Brain-computer interfaces could change the world—but at what cost?
Dr. Andrew Ko and Dr.
Department Announcements
New blood test can detect ‘toxic’ protein years before Alzheimer’s symptoms emerge, study shows
Dr. Andrew Ko is part of a research team that has developed a test to measure levels of amyloid beta oligomers in blood samples. Oligomers are amyloid beta proteins that misfold and clump together potentially developing into Alzheimer’s.
Richard G. Ellenbogen, MD Recognized for Excellence in Medicine by Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation
Dr. Richard G.
Carolina Parada, PhD awarded $990K grant from the Wayne
Congratulations to Dr.
EVOLVE Study Shows Minor Head Injuries Can Have Lasting Effects
Dr. Christine Mac Donald’s long-running study of U.S. military service members (EVOLVE) shows that many who sustained mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) from combat-related explosions continue to feel adverse effects for years afterward.
Dr. Sekhar featured in Brain Aneurysm Foundation’s Global Day of Engagement
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF) hosted its first annual Global Day of Engagement, a 24-hour global celebration of philanthropy, advocacy, and education on September 15, 2022 in concert with the annual Research Grant Symposium. The Department’s own, Dr.
It’s time to meet the future of the OR: Collaborators
Dr. Sam Browd discusses how leveraging AI technology may lead to improving patient outcomes, making care more accessible and reducing costs across the board.
Dr. Ellenbogen to receive 2023 ACGME Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award
Nominated by Dr. Louis J. Kim, Dr. Richard G. Ellenbogen is among 10 recipients of The Parker J.
Resident Malia McAvoy Commissioned as Lieutenant in the Navy Reserve.
Neurological Surgery Resident Malia McAvoy, MD, was commissioned as a lieutenant in the US Navy Reserve on September 23, 2022. This event culminates a 10-year journey for Dr. McAvoy and continues a family tradition of service in the Navy and Marine Corps.
Dr. Sekhar featured in Conversation with Neurosurgery Leaders & Legends
Dr. Naren Ganesalingam, a pediatric neurosurgeon based in the UK, interviewed Dr.