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Newswise: Neurosurgery Redefined: AANS Explores
Released: 9-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Neurosurgery Redefined: AANS Explores "What Matters" at 2024 Annual Meeting
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) proudly announces the highly anticipated 2024 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, slated for May 3-6 at the prestigious McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.

Newswise: 2024 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting Tailors Content for Health Care Executives
Released: 16-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
2024 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting Tailors Content for Health Care Executives
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) invites health care executive teams to attend the 2024 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center May 3-6, 2024.

Newswise: The AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves Presents the 2024 Spine Summit
Released: 12-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST
The AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves Presents the 2024 Spine Summit
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The 2024 Spine Summit, presented by the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, will pack in plenty of exciting educational opportunities, interesting networking events and spine-tingling entertainment over the four-day meeting at Caesars Palace, February 21-24.

Newswise: AANS Announces Departure of CEO Following 23 Years of Dedicated Service to the Organization
Released: 6-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
AANS Announces Departure of CEO Following 23 Years of Dedicated Service to the Organization
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has announced the upcoming departure of its CEO, Kathleen T. Craig, following 23 years of dedicated service — the last seven as CEO.

Newswise: American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s President
Released: 24-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, has been named president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). He will serve as the organization’s president through the 2024 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago next spring.

Newswise: American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names John Knightly, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s Vice President
Released: 24-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names John Knightly, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s Vice President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

John Knightly, MD, FAANS, has been named the vice president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). He will serve as the organization’s vice president through the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago next spring.

Released: 24-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Honors 2023 Award Winners
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) presented several major awards during the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles. These awards honor the lifetime contribution of members for their surgical, scientific and humanitarian accomplishments.

Newswise: American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Jacques Morcos, MD, FRCS, FAANS, as the Organization’s President-Elect
Released: 24-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Jacques Morcos, MD, FRCS, FAANS, as the Organization’s President-Elect
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Jacques Morcos, MD, FRCS, FAANS, has been named president-elect of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). He will take the reins as the AANS president for the 2024-25 term during the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago next spring.

17-Apr-2023 5:00 PM EDT
ENRICH Trial Findings Debuts at the 2023 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The latest science and trial results were unveiled during the 2023 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles. The late-breaking abstract “Efficacy and Safety of Early Minimally Invasive Removal of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ENRICH): a Multicenter Randomized Adaptive Trial,” was showcased Saturday, April 22.

Released: 17-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons to Showcase New Science at the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

New, never before presented research will be shared during the 2023 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles. The late-breaking abstract “Efficacy and Safety of Early Minimally Invasive Removal of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ENRICH): a Multicenter Randomized Adaptive Trial,” will be showcased during the Plenary Session l, Saturday, April 22, at 9:39 am- 9:49 am, PST.

Released: 13-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
The 2023 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting Features Never-Before-Presented Research
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Meeting will be the first ever to showcase the late-breaking abstract “Decompressive Craniectomy vs Craniotomy for Traumatic Acute Subdural Hematoma” Sunday, April 23, at 9:10 am-9:18 am, during Plenary Session ll.

Released: 11-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
2023 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting Highlights Latest Technology that Translates Thoughts Into Text at Record-Breaking Speeds
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Meeting is known for showcasing the latest research, science and technology, and this year is no exception in Los Angeles. The late-breaking abstract “An Intracortical Speech BCI for High-Performance Brain-to-Text Communication” will be shared during the Opening Session, Friday, April 21, at 5:30 pm-5:38 pm, PST.

   
Newswise: Roger Goodell, Commissioner, National Football League, Joins the American Association of Neurological Surgeons for a Fireside Chat at the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
Released: 7-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Roger Goodell, Commissioner, National Football League, Joins the American Association of Neurological Surgeons for a Fireside Chat at the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) announced that the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting will feature an exclusive Fireside Chat with Roger Goodell, Commissioner, National Football League.

Newswise: The AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves Presents the 2023 Spine Summit
Released: 8-Mar-2023 12:05 AM EST
The AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves Presents the 2023 Spine Summit
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The 2023 Spine Summit, presented by the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, will pack in plenty of intriguing educational opportunities, exciting networking events and thrilling entertainment over the four-day meeting at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, March 16-19. At the new Spine Summit, keynote speakers, presenters and entertainment will revolve around the theme of “Excellence Requires Change – MVP: Mastery, Vision, Purpose.”

Newswise: The American Association of Neurological Surgeons Announces JJ Abrams will Speak at the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
Released: 6-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EST
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons Announces JJ Abrams will Speak at the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) announced that the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting will feature remarks from JJ Abrams, founder and co-CEO of Bad Robot Productions and a renowned television and movie writer, director and producer.

Newswise: The American Association of Neurological Surgeons Announces Featured Speaker Lineup for the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
Released: 27-Feb-2023 5:00 AM EST
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons Announces Featured Speaker Lineup for the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The AANS announced that the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting will feature remarks from Anima Anandkumar, Michael Annichine, Will Flanary, MD, Fredric B. Meyer, MD, FAANS and Margot Putukian, MD, FACSM, FAMSSM.

Newswise: NREF Funding Spurs Tremendous Impact, Study Finds
Released: 25-Jan-2023 5:30 PM EST
NREF Funding Spurs Tremendous Impact, Study Finds
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

In-training and early career neurosurgeons who were awarded Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF) funding have significant success in acquiring subsequent grant support, research productivity and achievements of academic rank, according to a study done by the NREF, which examined the impact of NREF grants from 2000-2015.

Released: 16-May-2022 5:00 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Honors 2022 Award Winners
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons presented several major awards during the 2022 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia. These awards honor the lifetime contribution of members for their surgical, scientific and humanitarian accomplishments.

   
Released: 3-May-2022 12:35 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Names Ann R. Stroink, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Ann R. Stroink, MD, FAANS, has been named president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Stroink is a board-board certified neurosurgeon based in Illinois and will serve as the organization's president for the next 12 months.

   
Released: 3-May-2022 12:35 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Names Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s President-elect
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Names Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, as the organization’s president-elect. The Charlotte-based neurosurgeon will serve as president-elect of the association for the next 12 months.

   
Released: 28-Apr-2021 4:20 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Ann R. Stroink, MD, FAANS, as Organization’s President-Elect
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Ann R. Stroink, MD, FAANS, has been named president-elect of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).

   
Released: 28-Apr-2021 4:10 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Jacques J. Morcos, MD, FAANS, as Organization’s Vice President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Jacques J. Morcos, MD, FAANS, a professor and co-chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has been named vice president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).

   
Released: 28-Apr-2021 4:10 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Regis W. Haid, Jr., MD, FAANS, as Organization’s President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Regis W. Haid, Jr., MD, FAANS, has been named president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).

   
Released: 28-Apr-2021 4:10 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names E. Antonio Chiocca, MD, PhD, FAANS, as Organization’s Secretary
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

E. Antonio ‘Nino’ Chiocca, MD, PhD, FAANS, has been named secretary of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

   
Released: 6-May-2020 11:45 AM EDT
John Wilson, MD, FAANS, Elected AANS President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Presidential appointment, Executive committee members, First virtual Board of Directors, Business meetings for Association.

   
Released: 9-Sep-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Announcing the American Spine Registry
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The American Spine Registry (ASR), which will be jointly owned and developed by AANS and AAOS, will transform the Quality Outcomes Database (QOD) Spine registry, currently the nation’s largest spine registry, into a more far-reaching program that facilitates the participation of all North American spine surgeons in a shared, quality data-collection platform.

   
Released: 1-Aug-2019 10:00 AM EDT
Neurosurgical Awareness Month 2019
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

In August 2019, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has turned the focus of Neurosurgical Awareness Month to the diseases and treatments of the spine. To share information, all of the association’s Patient Pages relating to conditions and treatments of the spine, which reside on www.aans.org, were updated by fellows of the association.

Released: 17-Apr-2019 4:30 PM EDT
Can Sonography Replace Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocity in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the AANS International Travel Scholarship, Ashraf A. El Badry, MD, IFAANS, presented his research, titled Can Sonography Replace Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocity in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?, during the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Released: 17-Apr-2019 3:00 PM EDT
Utility of a Near-Infrared Light Device (NIRD) in Detecting Subdural (SDH) and Epidural (EDH) Hematomas: An Effectiveness Trial Toward Using a NIRD for Neurosurgical Triaging in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the Young Neurosurgeons Medical Student Abstract Award, Robert M. Gramer, presented his research, titled Utility of a Near-Infrared Light Device (NIRD) in Detecting Subdural (SDH) and Epidural (EDH) Hematomas: An Effectiveness Trial Toward Using a NIRD for Neurosurgical Triaging in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), during the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Released: 17-Apr-2019 2:50 PM EDT
Liquid Biopsy for Detection of Histone H3 Mutations in Pediatric Diffuse Midline Gliomas
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the Columbia Softball Pediatric Award, Amanda Muhs Saratsis, MD, presented her research, titled Liquid Biopsy for Detection of Histone H3 Mutations in Pediatric Diffuse Midline Gliomas, during the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Released: 17-Apr-2019 2:00 PM EDT
New Care Pathway to Decrease the Length of Stay and Costs of Single Level Lumbar Fusion
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the Robert Florin Award, Samer Zammar, MD, presented his research, titled New Care Pathway to Decrease the Length of Stay and Costs of Single Level Lumbar Fusion, during the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Released: 17-Apr-2019 11:05 AM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Robert F. Heary, MD, FAANS, as Organization’s Vice President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Robert F. Heary, MD, FAANS, has been named vice president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). The association announced his appointment during the 87th AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego, April 13-17, 2019.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 8:30 PM EDT
Annual Meeting Involvement and Research Productivity of AANS Medical Student Chapters
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the Byron Cone Pevehouse Young Neurosurgeons Award, Debraj Mukherjee, MD, presented his research, titled Annual Meeting Involvement and Research Productivity of AANS Medical Student Chapters, during the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 7:05 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names John A. Wilson, MD, FAANS, as Organization’s President-Elect
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

John A. Wilson, MD, FAANS, will serve as the 2019-2020 president-elect of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the organization announced during the 2019 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, in San Diego, April 13-17, 2019.

   
Released: 15-Apr-2019 7:00 PM EDT
Modulation of Temozolomide Dose Differentially Affects T cell Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibition
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the Preuss Research Award, Maryam Rahman, MD, FAANS, presented her research, titled Modulation of Temozolomide Dose Differentially Affects T cell Response to Immune Checkpoint Inhibition, during the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 6:30 PM EDT
Use of Artificial Intelligence to Improve Surgical Referrals in Degenerative Lumbar Spine Conditions
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the Sanford J. Larson, MD, PhD Award, Nathan Xie, presented his research, titled Use of Artificial Intelligence to Improve Surgical Referrals in Degenerative Lumbar Spine Conditions, during the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 6:30 PM EDT
Anti-PD-L1 Immunotherapy Enhances Radiation-induced Abscopal Response in Glioblastoma
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the Ronald L. Bittner Award on Brain Tumor Research, Chibawanye Ene, MD, PhD, presented his research, titled Anti-PD-L1 Immunotherapy Enhances Radiation-induced Abscopal Response in Glioblastoma, during the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 6:30 PM EDT
Enhanced Documentation and Accurate Coding with the Introduction of a Standardized Neurosurgery History and Physical Template
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the Louise Eisenhardt Travel Scholarship, Laila Malani Mohammad, MD, presented her research, titled Enhanced Documentation and Accurate Coding with the Introduction of a Standardized Neurosurgery History and Physical Template, during the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 5:30 PM EDT
Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Pediatric versus Adult Brain Arteriovenous Malformations: A Multicenter Study
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the Cerebrovascular Section Best Clinical Scientific Paper, Ching-Jen Chen, MD, presented his research, titled Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Pediatric versus Adult Brain Arteriovenous Malformations: A Multicenter Study, during the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 5:30 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS,as Organization’s Past President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS, has been named Past President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). The association announced her appointment during the 87th AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, held in San Diego, April 13-17, 2019.

   
Released: 15-Apr-2019 5:30 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD, FAANS, as Organization’s President
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Christopher I. Shaffrey, MD, FAANS, has been named president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). The association announced his appointment during the 87th AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, held in San Diego, April 13-17, 2019.

   
Released: 15-Apr-2019 5:30 PM EDT
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, as Organization’s Treasurer
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, has been named treasurer of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). The association announced his appointment during the 87th AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, held in San Diego, April 13-17, 2019.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 5:30 PM EDT
Surgically Targeted Radiation Therapy: A Prospective Trial in 79 Recurrent, Previously Irradiated Intracranial Neoplasms
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Winner of the Mahaley Clinical Research Award, Peter Nakaji, MD, FAANS, presented his research titled Surgically Targeted Radiation Therapy: A Prospective Trial in 79 Recurrent, Previously Irradiated Intracranial Neoplasms, during the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 5:05 PM EDT
Chuck Noll Foundation sponsors first annual “Chuck Noll Foundation Lecture on Sports Related Trauma” in partnership with the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

The Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research today announced that it will sponsor its first annual lectureship Chuck Noll Foundation Lecture on Sports Related Trauma —- during this year’s AANS/CNS Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care which will be held at the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting on April 13-17, 2019, in San Diego.

Released: 20-Nov-2018 4:05 PM EST
NeuroPoint Alliance Welcomes New Participants to QOD
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

NeuroPoint Alliance welcomes Martin Health System of Stuart, Fla., UC Health Yampa Valley Medical Center of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Stormont Vail Medical Center of Topeka, Kan., to the Quality Outcomes Database (QOD) Spine and Neurovascular programs.

Released: 17-Jul-2018 9:05 AM EDT
NeuroPoint Alliance Welcomes Mayfield Brain & Spine to QOD
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

Mayfield Brain & Spine joins over 100 existing QOD participating centers.



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