Celebrating 75 Years of NINDS: Dr. Christopher Getch’s Enduring Impact on Neurosurgery and Service
Chris was born Dec 22, 1961, in Milton, MA. His family had a legacy of several generations attending the prominent Milton Academy, and Chris followed in those footsteps, as he was often proud to point out. He attended Princeton University, followed by medical school at Tufts. His career was shaped by his neurosurgical training at […]
Celebrating 75 Years of NINDS: The Legacy and Impact of the Surgical Neurology Branch
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a monumental milestone that offers an opportunity to reflect on its remarkable contributions to neurology and human neuroscience. Among the many significant components of NINDS, the Surgical Neurology Branch (SNB) stands out for its pioneering advancements and transformative impact […]
The Long Game: The CNS’ Investment in the NINDS/CNS Getch K12 Scholar Award
In 2012, the Neurosurgeon Research Career Development Program (NRCDP) set a goal to grow a diverse corps of neurosurgeon scientists at institutions across the United States. The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the CNS Foundation became early partners in this effort by establishing the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)/CNS Getch K12 Scholar […]
Distinguished Panel Throws Down the Concussion Gauntlet: AANS Opening Ceremonies
Guest post from Brent R. O’Neill, MD Pediatric Neurosurgeon University of Colorado, Children’s Hospital Colorado Aurora, CO A retired pro-linebacker, an army general, a cable news personality, and a neurosurgeon walk into a bar . . . Actually, on May 1, 2016, they walked into Chicago’s McCormick Place for the Opening Ceremonies of the 84th […]
Not so FAST…There is Another Stroke
Guest post from Christine J. Buckley Executive Director, Brain Aneurysm Foundation Aneurysm — a scary word, but most people think it can’t apply to them. Not so fast! Nearly one in 50 individuals in the Unites States has a brain aneurysm and every year 30,000 people will suffer a brain aneurysm rupture. This will lead […]