Stanford Neurosurgery

09/04/2025

One of our senior residents Dr. John Choi (PGY-6) won the 40th annual Young Investigator award for the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer. He is invited to give a talk on his research for leveraging the immune system to develop a novel cure for glioblastoma in Washington DC. Congratulations!👏

09/03/2025

🎉 A big thank you to Dr. Gordon Li for his insightful presentation on “Incidental Brain Findings in MRI” at the California Academy of Family Physicians Santa Clara Chapter dinner on August 28th! 🧠✨ Over 30 physicians joined us for an engaging evening. Huge shoutout to the SHC staff for making this event a success! 🙌

08/28/2025

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Cancer Data Science (CDS) Shared Resources Core, co-directed by Associate Professor of Neurosurgery Dr. Summer Han and Dr. Allison Kurian! This initiative provides researchers with specialized cancer databases and tools that simplify data analysis and enhance research collaboration.

From Dr. Han, “We’re focused on improving how researchers access this data and making it easier for them to find what they need.”

Learn more:

Two Stanford professors have joined forces to lead a new initiative called the Cancer Data Science (CDS) Shared Resources Core, which provides researchers with access to specialized cancer databases and tools designed to simplify data analysis.

08/23/2025

Yesterday, our team welcomed Dr. Miki Fujimura who presented his talk: Basic pathology and surgical management of Moyamoya disease: Impact of RNF213 susceptibility gene. Dr. Fujimura is a Professor and Chairman for the Department of Neurosurgery at Hokkaido University.

08/22/2025

Join us for the Neurosurgery Masterclass from Stanford Medicine - a premier educational event designed to advance clinical expertise. Please join us for our first CME Webinar with Dr. Thomas J. Wilson.

Date/Time: Sept. 24, 2025, 12pm-1pm

Register here:
https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=53743

08/19/2025

Stanford Neurosurgery is proud to highlight the groundbreaking work of our own Dr. Seunggu Han and Dr. Silvia Vaca who recently traveled to Sierra Leone to support Dr. Alieu Kamara, the country's first and only neurosurgeon. Together with Mission Brain, they helped perform the nation's first-ever spine surgery, giving mobility back to a patient who had been paralyzed from the neck down. This collaborative effort demonstrates the global impact of neurosurgical training and the power of medical partnerships.

Read more about this inspiring story in NPR's latest feature:

Alieu Kamara is the first and only neurosurgeon in Sierra Leone. "Before Dr. Kamara, there was no hope," said professor Kehinde Oluwadiya of the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospital Complex.

08/18/2025

Last Friday, our team welcomed visiting professor Dr. David Adelson who presented his talk: Innovations in the Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Epilepsy. Dr. Adelson is a professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery, vice chair of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and executive director of the WVU Medicine Children’s Neuroscience Center of Excellence.

08/16/2025

Last week, Skull Base Surgeons presented an Advanced Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery Hands-On Course. The course is directed by Drs. Juan Fernandez-Miranda, Peter Hwang, Jayakar Nayak, and Zara Patel and aims to increase knowledge surrounding the applications, challenges, and advantages of the endoscopic endonasal approach to the skull base.

Speakers included Stanford Drs. Noel Ayoub, Matei Banu, Michael Chang, and Robert Dodd, as well as University of Pittsburgh Drs. Paul A. Gardner, Carl H. Snyderman, and Eric. W. Wang.

It was an amazing experience with hands-on dissection using state-of-the-art endoscopic equipment, high-quality injected specimens, 3D surgical anatomy lectures, live surgery, and interactive breakout sessions.

08/15/2025

Stanford researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that can translate inner speech into text. Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery Frank Willett, PhD, and his team are helping people with paralysis communicate again through innovative BCI technology that respects privacy with password protection.

This breakthrough could restore rapid, fluent communication for those who cannot speak due to paralysis, giving them back their voice and independence.

Read more about this exciting advancement:
https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/08/brain-computer-interface.html

Stanford Medicine scientists have developed a brain-computer interface that “reads” thoughts from speech-impaired patients — but only on their command — potentially restoring rapid communication.

08/07/2025

Exciting news! Our chair, Michael Lim, MD, will be presenting at the American Brain Tumor Association 2025 National Conference! Join virtually or in-person on September 14th

Discover how personalized medicine like molecular profiling, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy are reshaping treatment for brain tumor patients and what it means for the future of care.

Featuring Dr. Michael Lim, Chair of Neurosurgery at Stanford University, Join us virtually or in-person for a powerful session at the upcoming ABTA 2025 National Conference:

Transforming Brain Tumor Care with Personalized Medicine and Immunotherapy
📅 Sunday, September 14
🕤 9:30 – 10:15 AM CST

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/ABTA2025NC

08/06/2025

Congratulations to Adela Wu, MD, on her appointment to Clinical Assistant Professor! Dr. Wu recently completed her residency with Stanford Neurosurgery and we excited to have her continue her work with us.

08/01/2025

Congratulations to our faculty members on their well-deserved promotions! Their exceptional contributions to patient care, groundbreaking research, and dedication to mentoring the next generation of neurosurgeons continue to advance our field. We're proud to have such talented individuals as part of the Stanford Neurosurgery family.

🎉Congratulations to Dr. TJ Wilson on his promotion to Clinical Professor!

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Laura Prolo on her promotion to Associate Professor!

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Matei Banu on his promotion to Clinical Assistant Professor!

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Brad Zuchero on his promotion to Associate Professor!