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Our mission is to engage collaborative teams with common passions to investigate and improve brain and spine health, wellness, and disease while simultaneously developing students into the research leaders of tomorrow.

University of Washington Department of Neurological Surgery

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OHSU School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery

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Johns Hopkins Medicine Neurology and Neurosurgery

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Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital Neurosurgery

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University of Louisville Department of Neurosurgery

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Rutgers Health Department of Neurosurgery

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Lillian S. Well Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine

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Medical University of South Carlolina College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery

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Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery

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MedStar Health—Georgetown University Neurosurgery

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Thomas Jefferson University Department of Neurological Surgery

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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Neurological Surgery

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University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery

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Washington University Medicine Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery

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George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences Department of Neurosurgery

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West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery

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Boston Children’s Hospital Department of Neurosurgery

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UNM School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery

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Emory University School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery

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Vanderbilt University Department of Neurological Surgery

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Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine

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University at Buffalo Department of Neurological Surgery

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Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery

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Weill Cornell Medicine Medical Student Executive Committee

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Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation

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Mayfield Education & Research Foundation

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Our Research Teams

Lai Team

Ukachukwu Team

D’Amico Team

Radwanski & Pannullo Team

Lai Team

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

Clinical research focused on understanding vascular diseases of the brain
Endovascular Neurosurgery

Developing cutting-edge, minimally invasive imaging and techniques for the treatment of vascular disease of the brain
Sex differences in cerebrovascular disease

Understanding why vascular disease in the brain affects women differently than men

Ukachukwu Team

Global Neurosurgery

Population health research focused on improving treatment for neurosurgical conditions around the globe
Community & Public Health

Exploring how neurosurgeons can contribute to solving brain and spine related public health issues
Accessibility and Equity in Neurosurgical Care

Improving neurosurgical care by identifying underserved populations

D’Amico Team

Neurosurgical Oncology

Clinical research focused on improving neurosurgical treatments for brain tumors.
Augmented Reality in the Operating Room

Utilizing technology to enhance neurosurgeons' capabilities in the operating room.
Innovative Technology in Neurosurgery (LLMs, AI)

Improving neurosurgical care through conscientious implementation of novel technologies.

Radwanski & Pannullo Team

Education Methodology

Improving how healthcare providers are educated
General Neurosurgery & Neurotrauma

Core clinical research focused on the foundational aspects of brain & spine care
NeuroPrimary Care

Improving long-term primary care for individuals with neurological and cognitive deficits.

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Community Impact

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"As a MD/PhD student without a home residency program in neurosurgery, being involved with BSG and NERVE has been an excellent opportunity to form connections in the neurosurgical community and take part in clinical neurosurgery research while completing my PhD. The students, residents, and faculty I have met through BSG and NERVE have all been welcoming, hard-working, and passionate about providing students from diverse backgrounds opportunities to get involved in this incredible field, and working with this community has been the highlight of my medical student experience."

Nikki M. Barrington

Rosalind Franklin University

"BSG has been an essential part of my journey in neurosurgical research and education. By connecting with the nationwide community that the organization provides, I’ve gained access to invaluable resources, including data, educational materials, and a supportive network of faculty and experienced peers. Over the past two years, BSG has provided a platform for growth and collaboration in the field, playing a key role in shaping my projects and helping me explore new ideas."

Megan Malueg

Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

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Data Catalog

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Research Metrics

Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Metrics

76

Student Researchers

4

Faculty-Led Research Teams

100.2 Million

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