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Ukachukwu Research Team

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Research Foci

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

Current Team Members

Alvan Ukawchukwu, MD, MSc.

Principal Investigator

Alvan Ukawchukwu, MD, MSc.

Assistant Professor, Duke Health Department of Neurosurgery

Nikki M. Barrington

Student Leadership

Nikki M. Barrington

Rosalind Franklin University

Louisa Smitherman

Student Researcher

Louisa Smitherman

Student Researcher

Marcelo Costa

Recent Publications

Manuscript

Innovations in Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review of Current Integrative Technologies

Bcharah G, Gupta N, Panico N, Winspear S, Bagley A, Turnow M, D'Amico R, Ukachukwu AK

December 2023

Manuscript

Management and outcomes of pediatric traumatic brain injury in Africa: a systematic review

Gupta N, Kasula V, Waguia Kouam R, Seas A, Esene I, Malomo AO, Shokunbi MT, Haglund MM, Fuller AT, Ukachukwu AK

December 2023

Manuscript

Increased resources are needed in sub-Saharan Africa for epilepsy in older populations but also to prevent and treat epilepsy in the younger age groups

Gupta N, Singh R, Seas A, Antwi P, Kaddumukasa MN, Kakooza Mwesige A, Kaddumukasa M, Haglund MM, Fuller AT, Koltai DC, Ukachukwu AK

October 2023

Manuscript

Epilepsy among the older population of sub-Saharan Africa: Analysis of the global burden of disease database

Gupta N, Singh R, Seas A, Antwi P, Kaddumukasa MN, Kakooza Mwesige A, Kaddumukasa M, Haglund MM, Fuller AT, Koltai DC, Ukachukwu AK

September 2023

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