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The Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford is strongly committed to cross-disciplinary research that

The Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford is strongly committed to cross-disciplinary research that brings current medical developments into clinical practice.

02/14/2026

Yesterday, our team welcomed Dr. Daniel Sciubba who presented his talk "Integrating clinical and research innovations to provide care for the spinal tumor patient." Dr. Sciubba is the co-director of the Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Northwell Health and the chair of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

02/12/2026

Get ready for a meaningful weekend of education, connection, and community at the 2026 National Conference, the nation’s largest patient-focused brain tumor conference.

September 18–20, 2026

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and online

We are proud to share that Michael Lim, MD, Professor and Chair of Stanford Neurosurgery, and Akanksha Sharma, MD, Director of Neuro-Oncology at Sutter Health California Pacific Medical Center, will serve as National Conference Co-Chairs, helping shape a dynamic and impactful experience.

Registration opens in early spring.

Stay tuned for updates: https://bit.ly/ABTA2026NC

02/04/2026

🧠 This World Cancer Day, we stand with patients, families, and researchers in the fight against brain tumors and all forms of cancer.

At Stanford Neurosurgery, our team is committed to advancing innovative treatments and surgical techniques to improve outcomes for patients with brain and spinal cord tumors. From cutting-edge research to compassionate care, we're dedicated to making a difference.

02/02/2026

The Stanford Brain Tumor Center is teaming with Stanford Medicine Children’s Health again to participate in the Northern California Brain Tumor Walk & Race to raise awareness and to provide support to patients and their families.

Date & Location:
Saturday June 13, 2026 at the San Francisco Zoo

We invite you, your family, and friends (all are welcome) to come and join the brain tumor community!

Scan the QR or follow the link for more info:
https://secure.braintumor.org/site/TR/TeamraiserEvents/BayAreaBrainTumorWalk?pg=personal&px=3959889&fr_id=4105

01/27/2026

We encourage you to apply to the 2026-2027 Harris Internship! This is an exciting internship opportunity for high school students interested in neuroscience and neurosurgery.

Interns will have access to weekly Stanford Neurology Grand Rounds, monthly attendance at our High School Neuroscience Journal Club Meetings, and more. The application deadline is February 15th, 2026.

Learn more:
https://med.stanford.edu/neurosurgery/education/JClub/HarrisInternship.html

01/22/2026

Get to know Dr. Michael Jensen, our new Director of Endoscopic Spine Surgery! With over 2,000 minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Jensen is pioneering motion-preserving techniques that get patients back to what they love—faster.

From his passion for precision medicine to his love of glaciers 🏔️, get to know Dr. Jensen in our latest Q&A:
https://med.stanford.edu/neurosurgery/news/2025/jensen.html

01/13/2026

Calling all high school students: Apply to participate in our High School Neuroscience Virtual Forum on April 18th, 2026!

Applications are due by February 8th.

If selected, you can present your work related to neuroscience, psychology, and mental health to a national audience. This could be research, a topic or project you learned about in school, or something you've researched for fun.

Maybe you designed an app, created a curriculum, or wrote a paper focusing on neuroscience. This forum will allow you to enhance your presentation skills and gain exposure to a myriad of topics in the neuroscience field.

Follow the link for more info:
https://med.stanford.edu/neurosurgery/education/JClub/high-school-forum.html

01/12/2026

🧠✨ Calling all future neurosurgeons! Stanford Neurosurgery Sub-Internship pre-approval applications are NOW OPEN! This is an opportunity to rotate with Stanford Neurosurgery’s world-renowned faculty and experience a leading academic program firsthand. Review the two application dates and requirements carefully and get your materials ready to apply!

01/10/2026

Yesterday, our team welcomed Dr. Julie Pilitsis who presented her talk: "Neuromodulation: On the Cutting Edge of Research." Dr. Pilitsis is the chair of the neurosurgery department at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

01/09/2026

Congratulations to Julia Kaltschmidt, PhD, on her promotion to Professor of Neurosurgery! Dr. Kaltschmidt!

Learn more about the research from Dr. Kaltschmidt and her team:
https://med.stanford.edu/kaltschmidt-lab.html

01/08/2026

Today, we are highlighting Toni Qian Cao, MD, who is a neuro-oncologist at Stanford’s Brain and Spine Tumor in San Jose. Dr. Cao specializes in caring for brain and spine tumors, including glioma and glioblastoma.

Learn more about Dr. Cao and how our Brain and Spine Tumor team is committed to taking care of the patients in the South Bay and beyond:
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-clinics/brain-spine-tumor-center-san-jose.html

01/06/2026

Join us for the Neurosurgery Masterclass from Stanford Medicine - a premier educational event designed to advance clinical expertise. Please join us for our second CME Webinar with Chair and Professor of Neurosurgery, Dr. Michael Lim.

Date/Time: Jan. 29, 2025, 12pm-1pm
Register here: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=53867

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