Neurosurgery Department: News Archive
Dr. Erin Dunbar, and other health care faculty and students at UF, met with US Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz recently. Read Gainesville Sun article
- We have a NEW video with information on brain tumors, "When There's Something On Your Mind: Important Things To Know If You Have A Brain Tumor", by Dr. William Friedman. View Dr. Friedmans' Brain Tumor Video.
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Dr. Albert Rhoton received the Golden Neuron Award of the World Academy of Neurological Surgeons. It is their highest award and has been awarded only one time before.
The Academy is made up of neurosurgical chairman and academic leaders from leading medical centers in the world.
Their 2009 meeting was held in September at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Our Team: Recognized pioneers in discovery and innovation! Read about our recent award recipients
- Drs. Burdick, Okun and Foote have had a chapter titled "Deep Brain Stimulation for Tremor" published in the European edition of Neuromodulation.
Pam Ritter, ARNP, Drs. Friedman and Bhasin co-authored an article "The Surgical Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia: Overview and Experience at the University of Florida" that was published in the August 2009 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing.
- Larry Cretul, (left) speaker of the Florida House of Representatives,
was recognized for his efforts in the fight against brain disease recently. Rep. Cretul is helping researchers from Florida and throughout the nation to develop treatments and cures for devastating brain tumors. Here, McKnight Brain Institute Executive Director Dennis Steindler, Ph.D., (center) and William Friedman, M.D., chair of the department of neurosurgery, thank Cretul for his support of the Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research at UF's McKnight Brain Institute. Read full story
- Brent Reynolds, PhD - MBI scientist lauded by international foundation
- 2010 Resident Applicant Interview Dates Announced
- The New York Yankees and Brain Surgeons hitting it out of the park for Pediatric Brian Tumor Research.
- Dystonia:
"Fight for cure of little-known disorder",
Dr. Kelly Foote and Dr. Michael Okun, featured on CNN. Learn more about Movement Disorders
- Dr. Steve Roper attends 2009 Epilepsy Symposia as Invited Faculty. Epilepsy Symposia brochure
(PDF file)
- Dr. Matt Lawson wins CSNS Fellowship. Details in our June 1 newsletter: "Neuro Notes" (PDF file)
- The Department of Neurosurgery extends a warm welcome to our New PGY1 Residents
- Dr. Gwen Lombard has been named Associate Program Director of Resident Education in the College of Medicine. Read about Dr. Lombards' "Resident as Teacher Program".
- Dr. Erin Dunbar recognized as 2009 Outstanding Young Alumni
- UF surgeons first in state to implant diaphragm pacing system in spine-injured patient. Read "The Insider" article
- Dr. Gwen Lombard joins faculty. Dr. Lombard will be responsible for providing educational leadership and expertise to the Neurosurgery Residency Program. "Meet" Dr. Lombard.
- Dr. Brent Reynolds Neural Stem Cell Research Lab facilitates high school student's research. Go to "The Insider" for the full story.
- UF & Shands HealthCare opened a new, 30-bed Shands at UF Neuro Intensive Care Unit for critically ill patients with brain disease and injuries. Visit Shands Healthcare website..
- How technology is used in Neurosurgery was showcased at the eighth annual Mini Medical School at UF. Read Gainesville Sun article.
- Dr. Erin Dunbar and Dr. Amy Smith spoke at the Florida Brain Tumor Association Annual Conference in January. Audio recording is available at FBTA website.
- Welcome! J Mocco, MD joins Faculty as an Assistant Professor specializing in Endovascular Neurosurgery.
- Pioneer stem cell researcher joins College of Medicine. Read the "Insider" article.
- Brent Reynolds, director of the Adult Stem Cell Engineering and Therapeutic Core, McKnight Brain Center, University of Florida, Gainesville. Read the story published in "Nature", July 23, 2008.
