Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation

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NREF, the philanthropic arm of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, advances patient care by supporting neurosurgical research, education and innovation. The NREF is dedicated to providing education to neurosurgeons at all stages of their careers, as well as funding research into new and existing neurosurgical treatments, in order to identify links between best practices and improved

outcomes in patient care. Through voluntary public donations, corporate support, and donations from allied groups, the NREF supports endeavors that impact the lives of those suffering from epilepsy, stroke, brain tumors, spinal disorders, sports-related head injuries, lower back pain and Parkinson’s disease.

Heading to San Antonio for ? 🧠✈️ Be sure to visit the NREF team in the NEURO HUB!We’ll be there sharing all the excitin...
04/22/2026

Heading to San Antonio for ? 🧠✈️ Be sure to visit the NREF team in the NEURO HUB!

We’ll be there sharing all the exciting opportunities available through the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation — including our cutting-edge courses, grant programs, and prestigious fellowships designed to support the next generation of neurosurgical leaders.

Whether you're a resident, fellow, or practicing neurosurgeon, there's something for everyone looking to grow, learn, and advance in the field. Come say hello and find out how you can get involved with NREF!

The nomination window for the 2026 NREF Spinal Deformity Course is now open!Connect with your program director or coordi...
04/15/2026

The nomination window for the 2026 NREF Spinal Deformity Course is now open!
Connect with your program director or coordinator to be nominated, or contact info@nref.org for more information.

Heading to San Antonio for ? Visit NREF team in the NEURO HUB to learn more about our courses, grants and fellowship pr...
04/09/2026

Heading to San Antonio for ? Visit NREF team in the NEURO HUB to learn more about our courses, grants and fellowship programs!

Dr. Harvey Cushing - the father of modern neurosurgery - was born on this day in 1869. Celebrate his 157th birthday with...
04/08/2026

Dr. Harvey Cushing - the father of modern neurosurgery - was born on this day in 1869. Celebrate his 157th birthday with a gift to the NREF: https://ow.ly/cqbG50YFK0Y

The nomination window for the NREF MISS and Emerging Technologies Course closes this Friday, April 10.These courses are ...
04/06/2026

The nomination window for the NREF MISS and Emerging Technologies Course closes this Friday, April 10.

These courses are nomination-only, and a program director (or coordinator) must submit your nomination. If you're interested in attending this year’s MISS course, be sure to connect with your program director this week.

The nomination window for the 2026 Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) and Emerging Technologies Course is now open!...
03/20/2026

The nomination window for the 2026 Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) and Emerging Technologies Course is now open!
Connect with your program director or coordinator to be nominated, or contact info@nref.org for more information.

The NREF has invested over $30 million in the future of neurosurgery through its support of grants, fellowships, outcome...
03/19/2026

The NREF has invested over $30 million in the future of neurosurgery through its support of grants, fellowships, outcomes studies and education courses. With your support, we can accomplish even more! Make a gift to the NREF at https://ow.ly/LOXI50YvPUn

Congratulations to Dr. Collin Labak, recipient of the K***z Scholar Award at the 2026 Spine Summit, recognizing his outs...
03/18/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Collin Labak, recipient of the K***z Scholar Award at the 2026 Spine Summit, recognizing his outstanding abstract on research supported by an NREF grant. His work, “Implementation of Value-Based Spine Care Delivery at an Academic Health System: A Descriptive Analysis,” highlights how structured, multidisciplinary value-based care models can improve outcomes while reducing complications, readmissions, and unnecessary surgery.

NREF is proud to support research like Dr. Labak’s that advances innovative approaches to spine care and helps shape a more effective, patient-centered future for neurosurgery.

03/18/2026

Dr. Christopher Graffeo shares how the NREF serves as a powerful tool for supporting the next generation of neurosurgeons. 🧠

As a resource dedicated to advancing education, research and professional development, the NREF provides fellowship grants that open doors for early-career trainees to gain hands-on experience, explore cutting-edge innovations and build lasting mentorships.

Dr. Graffeo emphasizes the importance of internal support systems like the NREF in helping young neurosurgeons grow into confident, capable leaders in the field.

Learn more about our fellowship grant offerings and how you can support the future of neurosurgery at the link in our bio.

Congratulations to Laureen Hachem, MD, PhD, on the publication of her latest research in Nature Neuroscience. Supported ...
03/14/2026

Congratulations to Laureen Hachem, MD, PhD, on the publication of her latest research in Nature Neuroscience. Supported in part by funding from the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF), this important work advances our understanding of how the spinal cord responds to injury and identifies mechanisms that may help unlock the regenerative potential of neural stem and progenitor cells. By exploring ways to enhance cellular activation and migration after spinal cord injury, Dr. Hachem and her colleagues are helping move the field closer to therapies that could improve recovery and functional outcomes for patients.

Interested in attending an NREF course this year? Sign up to be notified when the nomination window opens for each cours...
03/13/2026

Interested in attending an NREF course this year? Sign up to be notified when the nomination window opens for each course: https://ow.ly/4WTX50YtM65

These education courses are nomination only, and a program director (or coordinator) must submit your nomination. Be sure to speak with your program director about nominating you. Explore the 2026 course offerings here: https://ow.ly/MN2150YtM68

The NREF has advanced careers and the specialty of neurosurgery, but there is still so much to learn. Help us continue d...
03/12/2026

The NREF has advanced careers and the specialty of neurosurgery, but there is still so much to learn. Help us continue driving innovation, training future leaders, and funding groundbreaking research. Show your support at: https://ow.ly/C22z50YsRys

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