Out of Office Spotlight: McKenna Killets
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Jun 15
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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UAB study on disparities in glioblastoma outcomes published in Cancer
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Jun 15
UAB Department of Neurosurgery Professor and James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery James Markert, M.D., MPH, and PGY-5 Neurosurgery Resident Dago Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., are among the authors of a recent study published in Cancer titled, “Racial and socioeconomic disparities in glioblastoma outcomes: A single-center, retrospective cohort study.”
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UAB Department of Neurosurgery Professor and James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery James Markert, M.D., MPH, and PGY-5 Neurosurgery Resident Dago Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., are among the authors of a recent study published in Cancer titled, “Racial and socioeconomic disparities in glioblastoma outcomes: A single-center, retrospective cohort study.”
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WHO adopts first neurosurgical-initiated resolution
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Jun 14
In a landmark development, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced its adoption of a resolution on “Accelerating efforts for preventing micronutrient deficiencies and their consequences, including spina bifida and other neural tube defects (NTDs), through safe and effective fortification,” marking a milestone for the spina bifida community globally.
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In a landmark development, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced its adoption of a resolution on “Accelerating efforts for preventing micronutrient deficiencies and their consequences, including spina bifida and other neural tube defects (NTDs), through safe and effective fortification,” marking a milestone for the spina bifida community globally.
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Markert receives $2.8 million R01 grant
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Jun 13
University of Alabama at Birmingham’s James Markert, M.D., MPH, James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery and Department of Neurosurgery professor, recently received a $2.8 million R01 grant from the National Cancer Institute for his project, “Utilization of Immuno-PET to detect response and guide novel oHSV-based therapy for glioma.”
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University of Alabama at Birmingham’s James Markert, M.D., MPH, James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery and Department of Neurosurgery professor, recently received a $2.8 million R01 grant from the National Cancer Institute for his project, “Utilization of Immuno-PET to detect response and guide novel oHSV-based therapy for glioma.”
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Systematic review of VR published in World Journal of Surgery
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Jun 13
UAB Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Jakub Godzik, M.D., MS, Professor James Johnston, M.D., MPH, and PGY-5 Neurosurgery Resident Nicholas Laskay, M.D., are among the authors of a recent paper published in World Journal of Surgery titled “Optimizing Surgical Performance Using Preoperative Virtual Reality Planning: A Systematic Review.”
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UAB Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Jakub Godzik, M.D., MS, Professor James Johnston, M.D., MPH, and PGY-5 Neurosurgery Resident Nicholas Laskay, M.D., are among the authors of a recent paper published in World Journal of Surgery titled “Optimizing Surgical Performance Using Preoperative Virtual Reality Planning: A Systematic Review.”
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From 2018: UAB Stroke Center joins NIH StrokeNet
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: May 26
In an effort to fill a gap in stroke care in the Deep South, UAB joined the National Institutes of Health StrokeNet under a $1 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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In an effort to fill a gap in stroke care in the Deep South, UAB joined the National Institutes of Health StrokeNet under a $1 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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Bailer completes UAB Healthcare Leadership Academy
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: May 26
UAB Department of Neurosurgery Executive Administrator Donna Bailer recently completed the UAB Healthcare Leadership Academy.
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UAB Department of Neurosurgery Executive Administrator Donna Bailer recently completed the UAB Healthcare Leadership Academy.
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Brain Tumor Research: Creating the Medical Pastries of the Future
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: May 22
In the race to find a cure for brain cancer, research scientists play a pivotal role in driving innovation and uncovering breakthroughs. While Brain Tumor Awareness Month is observed each May, scientists and neuro-oncology professionals worldwide continue to make strides in understanding and combating brain tumors.
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In the race to find a cure for brain cancer, research scientists play a pivotal role in driving innovation and uncovering breakthroughs. While Brain Tumor Awareness Month is observed each May, scientists and neuro-oncology professionals worldwide continue to make strides in understanding and combating brain tumors.
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Department welcomes Patel
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: May 12
Ruhi Patel joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a healthcare management intern.
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Ruhi Patel joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a healthcare management intern.
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Out of Office Spotlight: Lori Mehaffey
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: May 12
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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Hale awarded Robert J. Dempsey, M.D., Cerebrovascular Research Award
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: May 02
UAB Department of Neurosurgery PGY2 Resident Andrew T. Hale, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded the Robert J. Dempsey, M.D., Cerebrovascular Research Award by the AANS/CNS Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery.
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UAB Department of Neurosurgery PGY2 Resident Andrew T. Hale, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded the Robert J. Dempsey, M.D., Cerebrovascular Research Award by the AANS/CNS Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery.
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2017: Department of Neurosurgery makes history at COA
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: May 02
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery made history on Valentine’s Day 2017 when 19-year-old Robin Struble became the first patient at Children’s of Alabama to undergo thermal laser ablation surgery as an epilepsy treatment.
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The UAB Department of Neurosurgery Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery made history on Valentine’s Day 2017 when 19-year-old Robin Struble became the first patient at Children’s of Alabama to undergo thermal laser ablation surgery as an epilepsy treatment.
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Department welcomes Sheffield and Riggins
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 26
The UAB Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Lauryn Sheffield (left) and Renaldo “Rey” Riggins (right).
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The UAB Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Lauryn Sheffield (left) and Renaldo “Rey” Riggins (right).
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Department welcomes Rice
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 25
Justess Rice joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a clinical research regulatory coordinator I.
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Justess Rice joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a clinical research regulatory coordinator I.
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UAB Spina Bifida Program shines on a global stage
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 24
At the largest World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care (SBWC) in event history, representatives from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children’s of Alabama made up 17% of the total platform presentations, with 23 oral and 13 poster presentations.
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At the largest World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care (SBWC) in event history, representatives from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children’s of Alabama made up 17% of the total platform presentations, with 23 oral and 13 poster presentations.
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Out of Office Spotlight: Tori Caudill
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 11
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 Williams
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 11
Ernest Williams joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a financial officer III.
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Ernest Williams joins the UAB Department of Neurosurgery as a financial officer III.
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2017: UAB makes history in brain cancer treatment
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 11
The University of Alabama at Birmingham made history when its Department of Neurosurgery became the first in the U.S. to utilize HyperArc High-Definition Radiotherapy for the treatment of brain cancer.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham made history when its Department of Neurosurgery became the first in the U.S. to utilize HyperArc High-Definition Radiotherapy for the treatment of brain cancer.
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2017: UAB develops Spina Bifida Individualized Care Model
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Apr 11
The UAB Transitional Spina Bifida Clinic, supported by the Department of Neurosurgery and run in collaboration with Children’s of Alabama, developed the Individualized Care Model for Transitional Care in Spina Bifida to address the unique needs of spina bifida patients during their transition from pediatric to adult healthcare.
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The UAB Transitional Spina Bifida Clinic, supported by the Department of Neurosurgery and run in collaboration with Children’s of Alabama, developed the Individualized Care Model for Transitional Care in Spina Bifida to address the unique needs of spina bifida patients during their transition from pediatric to adult healthcare.
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Leavenworth honored with two prestigious research awards
By: Savanah Kirchner
Published Date: Mar 22
Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery of UAB Medicine has been honored with two prestigious awards for her impactful research efforts.
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Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery of UAB Medicine has been honored with two prestigious awards for her impactful research efforts.
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