Rocque delivers keynote address at the Margaret Hackett Family Program Symposium
Brandon Rocque, M.D., MS, professor in the University of Alabama Department of Neurosurgery, served as the keynote speaker at the Sixth Annual Margaret Hackett Family Program Symposium on May 24, 2024.
Harrigan discusses blunt cerebrovascular injury with the Seattle Science Foundation
Mark Harrigan, M.D., professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, recently collaborated with the Seattle Science Foundation to deliver a comprehensive lecture on blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI).
Neurosurgery addresses spina bifida prevention in Alabama’s Hispanic community
Michael Feldman, M.D., a pediatric neurosurgery fellow in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, is leading efforts to reduce spina bifida rates in Alabama's Hispanic community through folic acid fortification of corn masa flour.
Franks receives Jacob Baker NextGen Scholar Award
Michael Franks, MS, a graduate research assistant in the lab of University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Associate Professor Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., has received the 2024 Jacob Baker NextGen Scholar Award for his project, "Stem-like Memory NK cells Contribute to Improved Outcomes in Oncolytic Virotherapy of Glioblastoma."
Neurosurgery again ranked by U.S. News & World Report
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery has been recognized once again as one of the top neurosurgery providers in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings.
Leavenworth receives pre-R01 award through O’Neal Invests
Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery has been awarded a pre-R01 grant from the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her project, titled “Prognostic Biomarkers for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy in Cancer,” may have significant implications for the future of cancer immunotherapy.
Hadley headlines UConn Health’s annual symposium
Mark N. Hadley, M.D., FAANS, University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Charles A. and Patsy W. Collat Endowed Professor of Neurosurgery, was the distinguished guest lecturer at the Fourth Annual Advances and Innovations in the Management of Spine Disorders Symposium, hosted by the University of Connecticut UConn Health Department of Neurosurgery.
Neurosurgery residents attend SNS Intern Boot Camp Course
In a step towards accelerating their early clinical skills, Wilson Fisher, M.D., Tucker Oliver, M.D., and Jovanna Tracz, M.D., all first-year residents in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, recently participated in the Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS) Intern Boot Camp Course.
Department welcomes Shoemaker
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Cassandra “Cassie” Shoemaker as an administrative office specialist IV. Shoemaker joins the department with more than 17 years of clerical experience in various settings within the medical field.
Tracz elected to Women in Neurosurgery committee
Jovanna Tracz, M.D., a first-year neurosurgery resident in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, has been elected to the Women in Neurosurgery (WINS)Resident Executive Committee.
Department welcomes Lance
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Leslie Lance as an administrative project specialist. Lance will begin her new role on July 15.
Hale named Emerging Scholar Award winner for 2024-2025
Andrew T. Hale, M.D., Ph.D., a neurological surgery resident in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, has been recognized as a Civitan Emerging Scholar for 2024-2025 by the Civitan International Research Center for his pioneering work in the field of hydrocephalus.
11 Neurosurgery providers receive Medallia Combined My Score greater than 99% for last 12 months
Eleven providers in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery have achieved an impressive milestone, receiving a Medallia Combined My Score greater than 99% for the past 12 months, ending in May 2024.
Department hosts 2024 Chief Graduation Dinner
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery held its annual Chief Resident Graduation Dinner on Friday, June 21, 2024, at The Florentine, bringing together residents, their families and faculty members for a night of celebration, recognition and reflection.
Markert elected to American Board of Neurological Surgery Board of Directors
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s James Markert, M.D., MPH, James Garber Galbraith Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery and Department of Neurosurgery professor, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS).
Hello, goodbye 2024: Neurosurgery Residents
More than 1,200 interns, residents and fellows train in every medical specialty at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and at regional campuses in Montgomery, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Selma. Each year, a class of trainees graduate and a new class joins UAB, setting off on their trainee experience, whether it be a one-year fellowship program or a seven-year residency.
Read moreUAB CNBCI receives University-Wide Interdisciplinary Research Center designation
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for Neuroengineering and Brain-Computer Interfaces (CNBCI) has been selected as a University-Wide Interdisciplinary Research Center (UWIRC) for fiscal year 2025.
Gilliam receives 2024 UAB Medicine Excellence Award
Eva Gilliam, administrative assistant in the Department of Neurosurgery, has been awarded the 2024 UAB Medicine Excellence Award.
Department continues Professional Development for All series
As part of an ongoing commitment to invest in employee growth, the UAB Department of Neurosurgery continues its professional development series: Professional Development for All. This series, carefully crafted by administrative leaders in the department, provides valuable learning opportunities for faculty, advanced practice providers (APPs), staff and trainees.
DeGraffenried graduates from UAB Emerging Leaders Series program
University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Human Resources Generalist Cassandra DeGraffenried, MSHRM, recently graduated from the UAB Emerging Leaders Series (ELS) program.