Department Announcements

UW Medicine Announces Launch of Brain Aneurysm Center

Under the direction of Dr. Louis Kim, chief of neurological surgery at Harborview, the new Center is implementing a pilot program to improve access to UW Medicine’s internationally recognized brain aneurysm experts.

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Andrew L. Ko, MD named Roy and Maxine Johnson Endowed Professor in Epilepsy

Congratulations to Dr. Andrew L.

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Kate Carroll, MD selected to receive NIH R-25 Grant to study depression associated with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Congratulations to Dr. Carroll whose proposal “The role of CRHR1 genotype and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction in depression after aneurysm rupture” was selected to receive an NIH R-25 award totaling $95,139, beginning July 1, 2022.

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Christine Mac Donald, PhD is first woman appointed as Vice Chair of Research at the UW School of Medicine

In October 2021, the Department of Neurological Surgery appointed Dr.

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Jeffrey G. Ojemann, MD named SVP and Chief Medical Officer of Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey G.

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Maggie McGrath, MD selected to receive the Richard H. Adler Attorney at Law & Adler Giersch Law Firm Endowed Fund for Traumatic Brain Injury Research Award

Congratulations to Dr. McGrath whose proposal “Utility of routine surveillance head computed tomography (within 24 hours) after initiating therapeutic anticoagulation in patients with intracranial hemorrhage” was selected to receive the $7500 award.

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Andrew Ko, MD part of study to determine if tiny electrical implants are an effective way to treat rheumatoid arthritis

A large trial is currently underway testing an implant that is hoped to treat rheumatoid arthritis by delivering short bursts of electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve.

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Sam Browd MD, PhD Weighs in on Telemedicine and its Impact on Training

Dr. Browd is excited by the impact telecommunication tools could have on training surgeons and conducting operations.

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Christine Mac Donald, PhD to serve as Seattle PI for $10 million NIH funded grant to study concussions in schoolkids.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded a $10 million grant to the Four Corners Youth Consortium, a group researching concussions in children.

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David Pitkethly, MD becomes 66th President of the Western Neurosurgical Society

Dr. Pitkethy, New President of the Western Neurosurgical Society

Congratulations to Dr. David Pitkethly, Professor Emeritus of Neurological Surgery, on his new role as President of the Western Neurosurgical Society (WNS)!

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