Department welcomes Guo as new faculty
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Jan 11
On Jan. 4, 2024, the University of Alabama at Birmingham welcomed Gao Guo, DDS., MSD, Ph.D., as an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery.
Johnston named to ACPNF Board of Directors
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Jan 08
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Professor James Johnston, M.D., MPH, was recently named to the Accreditation Council for Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowships’ (ACPNF) Board of Directors at the 2023 Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Professor James Johnston, M.D., MPH, was recently named to the Accreditation Council for Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowships’ (ACPNF) Board of Directors at the 2023 Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Rocque presents at Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Jan 08
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Professor Brandon Rocque, M.D., M.S., presented at the 2023 Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Professor Brandon Rocque, M.D., M.S., presented at the 2023 Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
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Estevez earns Ph.D. in neuroscience
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Jan 08
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery PGY-6 Neurosurgery Resident Dago Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., recently completed the UAB Graduate Biomedical Sciences program, earning his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in neuroscience.
Pediatric neurosurgery staff represents UAB globally
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Jan 08
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Clinical Research Manager Anastasia Smith, MPH, and Global Neurosurgery Program Manager Martina Gonzalez Gomez, M.D., MSc, recently represented the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at two organized neurosurgery meetings.
Feldman presents at Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Jan 08
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow Michael Feldman, M.D., presented at the 2023 Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow Michael Feldman, M.D., presented at the 2023 Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
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Blount and Johnston invited to 18th World Congress of Neurosurgery
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Jan 08
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Professor and Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery Director Jeffrey Blount, M.D., MPH, and Professor James Johnston, M.D., MPH, recently presented at the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies’ 18th World Congress of Neurosurgery as invited faculty lecturers.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Professor and Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery Director Jeffrey Blount, M.D., MPH, and Professor James Johnston, M.D., MPH, recently presented at the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies’ 18th World Congress of Neurosurgery as invited faculty lecturers.
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Holland and Becker receive ICAR Pilot Grant
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Dec 06
University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Marshall Holland, M.D., M.S., and Department of Medicine Assistant Professor Bryan Becker, Ph.D., recently obtained an Integrative Center for Aging Research (ICAR) Pilot Grant for their project, “CHORUS Study: Circadian Rhythms and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.”
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University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Marshall Holland, M.D., M.S., and Department of Medicine Assistant Professor Bryan Becker, Ph.D., recently obtained an Integrative Center for Aging Research (ICAR) Pilot Grant for their project, “CHORUS Study: Circadian Rhythms and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.”
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Hale presents at Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Dec 06
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery PGY3 Resident Andrew Hale, M.D., Ph.D., presented at the 2023 Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery PGY3 Resident Andrew Hale, M.D., Ph.D., presented at the 2023 Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
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Markert and Riley published in Neurosurgery
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Dec 01
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery James Markert, M.D., MPH, and Professor Kristen Riley, M.D., are among the authors of a recent multi-institutional study published in Neurosurgery.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery James Markert, M.D., MPH, and Professor Kristen Riley, M.D., are among the authors of a recent multi-institutional study published in Neurosurgery.
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Twelve neurosurgery providers honored as 2023 patient experience leaders
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Nov 28
The UAB Office of Patient Experience and Engagement recognizes 12 Department of Neurosurgery providers for exceptional patient care delivered in the 2023 fiscal year.
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The UAB Office of Patient Experience and Engagement recognizes 12 Department of Neurosurgery providers for exceptional patient care delivered in the 2023 fiscal year.
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Department celebrates 10-year anniversary with milestone publication
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Nov 27
The year 2023 marks a significant milestone in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery’s history – the ten-year anniversary of the department’s elevation from division to department.
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The year 2023 marks a significant milestone in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery’s history – the ten-year anniversary of the department’s elevation from division to department.
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Out of Office Spotlight: Eva Gilliam
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Nov 27
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery is spotlighting staff to focus on the importance of hobbies for stress relief, wellness and self-care.
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The UAB Department of Neurosurgery is spotlighting staff to focus on the importance of hobbies for stress relief, wellness and self-care.
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Department welcomes Teshchuk
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Nov 16
Viktoriia Teshchuk, Ph.D., joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a researcher III.
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Viktoriia Teshchuk, Ph.D., joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a researcher III.
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Walker named Deputy Vice Chair for Research in Neurosurgery
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Nov 16
Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery Harrison Walker, M.D., was recently appointed as the deputy vice chair for research in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery.
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Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery Harrison Walker, M.D., was recently appointed as the deputy vice chair for research in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery.
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Department holds 40th Annual J. Garber Galbraith, M.D., Scientific Session and Lecture
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Nov 16
In 1954, James Garber Galbraith, M.D., established the Division of Neurosurgery within the UAB Heersink School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery, where he laid the foundation for the now-Department of Neurosurgery’s culture of growth and compassionate care.
Read moreHadley elevated to University Professor
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Nov 08
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Charles A. and Patsy W. Collat Endowed Professor of Neurosurgery Mark Hadley, M.D., FACS, was recently awarded the esteemed distinction of University Professor.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Charles A. and Patsy W. Collat Endowed Professor of Neurosurgery Mark Hadley, M.D., FACS, was recently awarded the esteemed distinction of University Professor.
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Bentley promoted to associate professor
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Oct 26
University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Nicole Bentley, M.D., was recently promoted to associate professor and awarded tenure.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Nicole Bentley, M.D., was recently promoted to associate professor and awarded tenure.
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Leavenworth awarded tenure
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Oct 26
University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Associate Professor Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., was recently awarded tenure.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Associate Professor Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., was recently awarded tenure.
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Rocque promoted to tenured professor
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Oct 26
University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Associate Professor Brandon Rocque, M.D., M.S., was recently promoted to tenured professor.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Associate Professor Brandon Rocque, M.D., M.S., was recently promoted to tenured professor.
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