A Dozen Experts, One Vision: Advancing Neurosurgical Care at CNS, Featuring 12 UF Speakers
UF Health will be well-represented at this year's Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) meeting in Los Angeles. This year’s CNS program features 35+ accepted abstract presentations and special invited talks from 12 of our world-class UF and UF Health neurosurgery faculty.
UF Health is a proud sponsor of the CNS 75th Annual Meeting. We would like to recognize and congratulate our very own Daniel J. Hoh, MD, MBA, professor and division chief of spine in the Department of Neurosurgery at the UF College of Medicine and current CNS president, on his dedication to improving the quality of neurosurgical care for all patients.
In 2024, the Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery at UF earned $12.7 million in NIH funding, ranking No. 4 among all universities — public and private — according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research’s 2024 rankings. Several innovative projects continue to position UF and UF Health at the forefront of medicine.
One of these is the CAPTIVA trial, a $38 million, five-year grant that focuses on identifying the best antithrombotic treatment for patients with symptomatic intracranial arterial stenosis in hopes of reducing the risk of recurrent strokes. Another is an experimental mRNA vaccine with the potential to become a universal cancer vaccine. These are just two of the many leading-edge initiatives that demonstrate our health system’s ability to shape the future of patient care.
Be sure to check out the many ways we are advancing neurosurgery or listen to our latest podcast interviews. This year’s CNS program features 35+ accepted abstract presentations and special invited talks from 12 of our world-class UF and UF Health neurosurgery faculty. Don’t miss the chance to hear from our speakers and connect with leaders shaping the future of the field.
Speakers & Oral Presentations
OCT. 11, 8 A.M. to NOON
Jason Blatt, MD, FAANS, FAAP
Precision Neurosurgery for Epilepsy
OCT. 14, 7-8:30 A.M.
Nohra Chalouhi, MD
Sunrise Science Session – Cerebrovascular 2
OCT. 12, 8 A.M. to 4:15 p.m.
Julie Chan, MD, PhD
Swimming With the Sharks: Primer for a Successful Career in Neurosurgery
OCT. 12, 8 A.M. TO NOON
Kelly Foote, MD
Movement Disorder Surgery: Approaches and Techniques
OCT. 12, 8 A.M. TO 4:15 P.M.
William Friedman, MD
Swimming With the Sharks: Primer for a Successful Career in Neurosurgery
OCT. 12, 12:45-4:15 P.M.
Patrick Han, MD
Maximizing Neurosurgical Careers: Utilizing Expertise, Integrating APPs, and Advancing Career Opportunities
OCT. 13, 2:50-4:20 P.M.
Justin Hilliard, MD
Section on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery 1: Intervention for Cancer Pain: Practical Approaches Near End of Life
OCT. 12, 8 A.M. TO 4:15 P.M.
Brian Hoh, MD, MBA, FACS, FAHA, FAANS
Swimming With the Sharks: Primer for a Successful Career in Neurosurgery
OCT. 13, 11:05-11:33 A.M.
Daniel Hoh, MD, MBA, FCNS, FAANS
2025 CNS Presidential Address
OCT. 12, 8 A.M. TO 4:15 P.M.
Matthew Koch, MD
Orbital, Periorbital, and Other Minimally Invasive Approaches to the Skull Base, A Collaboration Between CNS and NASBS
OCT. 12, 8 A.M. to 4:15 p.m.
Greg Murad, MD
Swimming With the Sharks: Primer for a Successful Career in Neurosurgery
OCT. 12 (SEE TIMES BELOW)
Maryam Rahman, MD, MS
8 a.m. to noon – Brain Tumor Update – Management of Malignant Brain Tumors
10:20-11:02 a.m. – Tumor Biology, Immunotherapy & Precision Oncology
Oral Abstract Presenters
| DATE/TIME | PRESENTER | SESSION TITLE |
|---|---|---|
| OCT. 13, 7:06-7:12 a.m. | Brandon Lucke-Wold | Comparing Various Surgical Interventions Versus Conservative Medical Treatment In Spontaneous Supratentorial Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Network Meta-Analysis Of The Randomized Controlled Trials |
| OCT. 13, 7:12-7:18 a.m. | Zahra Hasanpour Segherlou | Comparative Predictive Performance Of Computed Tomography Scoring Systems In Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review, Bayesian Comparison, And Meta-Analysis |
| OCT. 14, 7:48-7:54 a.m. | Michael Okun | Real-World Outcomes In Patients Implanted With DBS Systems Capable Of Directionality And Multiple Independent Current Control |
| OCT. 14, 8-8:06 a.m. | Padmavathi Reddy | Applying Core Surgical Indicators To Neurosurgery In Mexico: A Focus On Geographic Access, Case Volume, And Perioperative Mortality (POMR) |
| OCT. 15, 7:48-7:54 a.m. | Grace Hey | Evaluating Intratumoral Carboplatin Concentrations Following LITT In Glioblastoma And The Impact Of Combined Therapy On Murine Overall Survival |
Mini Podium Presenters (Oct. 13)
| TIME | PRESENTER | SESSION TITLE |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45-4:48 p.m. | Zachary Sorrentino | Adropin Measurements In Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients And Postulated Protective Role |
| 5:15-5:18 p.m. | Gilberto Perez Rodriguez Garcia | Differential Impact Of Subthalamic Versus Globus Pallidus Internus Deep Brain Stimulation On Non-Motor Symptoms In Parkinson’s Disease |
| 5:33-5:36 p.m. | Grace Hey | Evaluation Of Motor Outcomes Following Subthalamic Nucleus Or Globus Pallidus Interna Deep Brain Stimulation In Early-Onset Parkinson’s Disease |
| 5:39-5:42 p.m. | Zahra Hasanpour Segherlou | Adropin Protects Against Vasospasm, Reduces Microthrombi, And Improves Neurobehavioral Outcomes In Murine Subarachnoid Hemorrhage |
| 5:57-6 p.m. | Brandon Lucke-Wold | Efficacy And Safety Of Endovascular Treatment Versus Best Medical Management For Isolated Posterior Cerebral Artery Occlusion: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis |
Poster Presentations
| PRESENTER | SESSION TITLE |
|---|---|
| Vyshak Chandra | Connectomics Of Deep Brain Stimulation In Dystonia: The Pathway To Early Response |
| Ulas Cikla | High-Grade Dural AVF In The Context Of Giant Parietal Foramina: Management Strategies For A Rare Association |
| Ulas Cikla | Endoscopic Endonasal Extraction Of A Penetrating Skull Base Nail: Clinical And Technical Perspectives |
| Abeer Dagra | Mechanical Thrombectomy For Pediatric Acute Ischemic Stroke With Large Vessel Occlusion: A Single-Institution Case Series And Technical Recommendations |
| Chloe DeYoung | Fueling CAR T-Cell Function: Overcoming Glucose Competition In GBM |
| Daryl Fields | Cerebrospinal Fluid Serotonin Prognosticates Clinical Recovery For Humans With Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries |
| Gilberto Perez Rodriguez Garcia | Current Use Of NSAIDs In The Management Of Pain In The Perioperative Period For Cranial Surgery: A Systematic Review Of Comparative Studies On Efficacy And Safety |
| Gilberto Perez Rodriguez Garcia | Dynamic Versus Fixed Craniotomy In Traumatic Brain Injury: Application Of Reversibly Expandable Bone Flap Fixation – A Propensity Score Matched Study |
| Gilberto Perez Rodriguez Garcia | Early Versus Late-Onset Decompression Failure In Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Clinical And Radiological Predictors |
| Gilberto Perez Rodriguez Garcia | Factors Predicting Response To Spinal Cord Stimulation In Spinal Cord Injury Patients With Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis |
| Gilberto Perez Rodriguez Garcia | Risk Analysis Index–Measured Frailty Predicts Outcomes Following Initial Shunt Surgery For Non-NPH Hydrocephalus: A Nationwide Study |
| Gilberto Perez Rodriguez Garcia | The Biomaterial Dilemma: Examining Fusion Outcomes In Lumbar Spine Surgery. A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Cage Materials |
| Gilberto Perez Rodriguez Garcia | Which Cage Biomaterial Optimizes Outcomes In Lumbar Spinal Fusion? A Systematic Review And Network Meta-Analysis |
| Grace Hey | A Comprehensive Analysis Of Neurosurgeon Demographics And Billing Trends Using Data From The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Database |
| Grace Hey | Identifying Risk Factors For Delayed Craniosynostosis Diagnosis And Barriers In Access To Care: A Retrospective Analysis At The University Of Florida |
| Hunter Hutchinson | Hourly Neurological Exams After Acute Brain Injury Are Associated With Increased Delirium And Low Diagnostic Yield |
| Brandon Lucke-Wold | Brain-computer Interface Training For Multimodal Functional Recovery In Patients With Brain Injury: A Case Series |
| Brandon Lucke-Wold | Comparing Radial Versus Femoral Access For Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization In Patients With Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis |
Poster Presentations (continued)
| PRESENTER | SESSION TITLE |
|---|---|
| Brandon Lucke-Wold | Comparing The Effects Of Mannitol And Hypertonic Saline In Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Patients With Elevated Intracranial Pressure: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis |
| Brandon Lucke-Wold | Diagnostic Accuracy Of S100B In Predicting Intracranial Abnormalities On CT Imaging Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis |
| Brandon Lucke-Wold | Effects Of Preinjury Oral Anticoagulants On The Outcomes Of Traumatic Brain Injury In Elderly Patients: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis |
| Brandon Lucke-Wold | Incidence Of Intracranial Bleeding In Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Taking Oral Anticoagulants: A Systematic Review And Meta‑analysis |
| Brandon Lucke-Wold | Risk Of Stroke After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis |
| Brandon Lucke-Wold | Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy Versus Microdiscectomy For Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis |
| Brandon Lucke-Wold | Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy Versus Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy For Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis |
| Michelot Michel | Preliminary Evaluation Of A Neuronavigation-Integrated Suction Device For Intracranial Infiltrative High-Grade Glioma Resection: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis |
| Serban Negoita | Spinal Cord Evoked Potentials As A Biomarker For Spinal Cord Ischemia |
| Arnold Obungu | Management Of Pulmonary Embolus After Craniotomy: A Single Institution Experience |
| Luke Pearson | Manual Traction For Cervical Facet Dislocations: Efficacy, Safety, And Institutional Outcomes With ACDF |
| Luke Pearson | Modern Surgical Treatment Of Richard III’s Scoliosis And Its Potential Impact On Historical Perception |
| Padmavathi Reddy | Assessing Access To Surgical Treatment For Spina Bifida In Mexico |
| Padmavathi Reddy | Boston Declaration 2025 – Analysis Of Pledges And Commitments |
| Padmavathi Reddy | Mapping The Surge: Global Neurosurgery Research Trends From 2004-2024 |
| Zahra Hasanpour Segherlou | Harnessing Artificial Intelligence In Traumatic Brain Injury: A Comprehensive Umbrella Review Of Systematic Reviews |
| Megan Still | Establishing The Burden Of Neurosurgical Disease In Sierra Leone |
| Megan Still | Predictive Factors For Outcomes Of Adult TBI In Sierra Leone |
Podcasts
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