Translational Science to Optimize Brain Function
Translational Science to Optimize Brain Function
Neurosurgery Events
The Neurosurgery department hosts several conferences and participates in a number of local events for the brain tumor community.
Neurosurgery Grand Rounds
In 2024, Neurosurgery began offering a monthly presentation series. Neurosurgery faculty share their work with residents, fellows, trainees, and other staff during our monthly Neurosurgery Grand Rounds meetings.
Watch recordings of the Grand Rounds to learn more about our faculty and research.
Neurosurgery Grand Rounds 2024-2025 Lecture Series
August 28, 2024: Biological Therapies for Brain Tumors
Frederick Lang, M.D., Professor and Chair
September 25, 2024: Translational Science to Optimize Brain Function
Sarah Prinsloo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
October 23, 2024: Shredding the Slopes: Evolution in Surgical Outcomes for Clival Malignancies
Shaan M. Raza, M.D., Professor
February 26, 2025: Combining Radiation Therapy with Genetically Engineered Macrophages for Glioblastoma
Chibawanye Ene, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Neurosurgery Grand Rounds Videos
MD Anderson Skull Base Course
The MD Anderson Skull Base Course highlights multidisciplinary surgical approaches in skull base surgery. As part of the Skull Base Tumor Program and in partnership with the Head and Neck Surgery department, Neurosurgery organizes this course regularly. It includes lectures and hands-on time in the lab.
In November 2023, Neurosurgery welcomed two distinguished guests to the MD Anderson Skull Base Course: Marc Rosen, M.D. and James J. Evans, M.D. of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
At the Neurosurgery departments Grand Rounds, Evans delivered the Annual Lectureship in Skull Base Surgery. His presentation was entitled "Reconstruction Techniques in Endonasal Surgery."
Rosen delivered remarks at the Head and Neck Surgery department Grand Rounds. His presentation was entitled "Extended Endoscopic Cranial Base Surgery: The Jefferson Perspective."
The course was attended by MD Anderson faculty, staff and our neurosurgical oncology fellows and residents. We thank the speakers for joining us and helping to train the next generation of neurosurgeons!
MD Anderson Skull Base Course
Marc Rosen, M.D., and James Evans, M.D. with residents and fellows after the Annual Lectureship in Skull Base Surgery.
Residents, fellows and faculty engage during Dr. Evans' lecture.
James Evans, M.D., delivers the Annual Lectureship in Skull Base Surgery.
Dr. Evans receives a certificate. From left: Franco DeMonte, M.D., James J. Evans, M.D., Shaan Raza, M.D. and Frederick Lang, M.D.
Drs. Lang, Gidley and DeMonte observe the Annual Lectureship in Skull Base Surgery.
Endovascular Surgical Neuro-Oncology
Neurosurgery at MD Anderson offers endovascular treatment for neuro-oncology patients. We provide tailored cerebrovascular care to cancer patients. We're also researching intra-artieral delivery of therapeutic agents to treat tumors of the nervous system.
In April, 2024, MD Anderson hosted the inaugural summit for the Society of Neuro-Interventional Surgery (SNIS).
Inaugural Summit for the Society of Neuro-Interventional Surgery, MD Anderson, 2024
Christopher C. Young, M.D., Ph.D., addresses the summit.
Frederick Lang, M.D., Neurosurgery chair at MD Anderson, and Peter Kan, M.D., Neurosurgery chair at UTMB.
Members conferring at the summit.
SNIS members at the inaugural summit, 2024
Other Events
Head for the Cure 5K
Head for the Cure Foundation raises awareness and funding to inspire hope for the community of brain cancer patients, their families, friends, caregivers and other supporters while celebrating their courage, spirit and energy.
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Each May, we come together for Brain Tumor Awareness Month — a month dedicated to supporting, empowering, and amplifying the voice of the brain tumor community. Social media support tagged for #GoGrayInMay and a roster of events is presented through MD Anderson Strategic Communications and department outreach.
Boot Walk to #EndCancer
Join us for MD Anderson's Boot Walk to End Cancer®. We hope you will participate in the annual Boot Walk to End Cancer in-person or virtually as we raise awareness of our mission to end cancer in Texas, across the nation and around the world.
This annual fundraiser provides support for patient programs, research, prevention and education at MD Anderson — and 100% of funds raised by participants directly support MD Anderson's mission to end cancer.