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WashU Med Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery

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Training tomorrow's leaders in neurosurgery, discovering promising advances in neuroscience research and providing world-class patient care.

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Dr. Zack Ray appeared in the NASS Ask the Experts Video series, "How to Navigate the Trials and Tribulations of Your Career Start." In this video, he shares his insights and advice with young neurosurgeons embarking on their careers. Full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=p6HFW0…

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Congrats to Yang Li, PhD, on receiving the Career Development Award from the Rally Foundation for pediatric cancer research. This will support his work studying the changes in gene activity in aggressive pediatric brain tumors. We commend your hard work and dedication!

Congrats to Yang Li, PhD, on receiving the Career Development Award from the Rally Foundation for pediatric cancer research. This will support his work studying the changes in gene activity in aggressive pediatric brain tumors. We commend your hard work and dedication!
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Recently, Drs. Patel & Kim held an anterior skull base course, where local and regional trainees practiced open & endoscopic techniques. Honored to have Maria Peris Celda & Jake G. Eide from Mayo Clinic attend. Thanks to our sponsors. Excited for next year!

Recently, Drs. Patel & Kim held an anterior skull base course, where local and regional trainees practiced open & endoscopic techniques. Honored to have Maria Peris Celda & Jake G. Eide from Mayo Clinic attend. Thanks to our sponsors. Excited for next year!
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Join us on June 22nd for the 13th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - St. Louis! We're raising funds for brain tumor research and awareness. Watch this clip of Dr. Albert Kim discussing the event's importance with Founder Matt Anthony. See you there! Register: impact.headforthecure.org/event/head-for…

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The 13th Annual Head for the Cure - St. Louis 5K is three weeks away on Sunday, June 22nd at 8 a.m. in Forest Park. Come support Siteman Cancer Center's research and patient care, raise funds, and promote awareness for the STL brain tumor community. impact.headforthecure.org/event/head-for…

The 13th Annual Head for the Cure - St. Louis 5K is three weeks away on Sunday, June 22nd at 8 a.m. in Forest Park. Come support Siteman Cancer Center's research and patient care, raise funds, and promote awareness for the STL brain tumor community.

impact.headforthecure.org/event/head-for…
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Did you hear a familiar voice on the radio recently? Dr. Albert Kim, Director of The Brain Tumor Center, was featured on KMOX during #BrainTumorAwareness Month! Check out one of his segments here! #Neurosurgery #Research

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Thrilled to celebrate Dr. Brenton Pennicooke, who graduated with his Executive MBA from WashU's Olin School of Business and was honored as a Charles F. Knight Scholar for top academic achievement. Congratulations!

Thrilled to celebrate Dr. Brenton Pennicooke, who graduated with his Executive MBA from WashU's Olin School of Business and was honored as a Charles F. Knight Scholar for top academic achievement. 

Congratulations!
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St. Louis, we are less than two weeks away! Don’t forget to register for the 13th Annual Head for the Cure - St. Louis 5K to support research at Siteman Cancer Center! Register here: impact.headforthecure.org/event/head-for…

St. Louis, we are less than two weeks away! Don’t forget to register for the 13th Annual Head for the Cure - St. Louis 5K to support research at Siteman Cancer Center!

Register here:
impact.headforthecure.org/event/head-for…
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We hosted our annual Chiefs Party to honor our outstanding neurosurgery chief residents as they conclude their residency. This year's exceptional chiefs are: Diane Aum, MD Rowland Han, MD Ryan Cleary, MD We are so proud and wish them all the best in their future endeavors!

We hosted our annual Chiefs Party to honor our outstanding neurosurgery chief residents as they conclude their residency. This year's exceptional chiefs are:

Diane Aum, MD
Rowland Han, MD
Ryan Cleary, MD

We are so proud and wish them all the best in their future endeavors!
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We are 3 days away from the 13th Annual Head for the Cure - St. Louis 5K at 8 a.m. in Forest Park! We hope to see you there! Click below to register. impact.headforthecure.org/event/head-for…

We are 3 days away from the 13th Annual Head for the Cure - St. Louis 5K at 8 a.m. in Forest Park!

We hope to see you there!

Click below to register.
impact.headforthecure.org/event/head-for…
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Excited to share that Dr. Thompson published an article in Nature Cancer about a Phase I trial on a peptide vaccine targeting recurrent high-grade brain tumors. This research paves the way for future trials and offers hope for impactful treatment. #Research #BrainTumors

Excited to share that Dr. Thompson published an article in Nature Cancer about a Phase I trial on a peptide vaccine targeting recurrent high-grade brain tumors. This research paves the way for future trials and offers hope for impactful treatment.

#Research #BrainTumors
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Life-saving decisions, faster: The FDA has approved AI software from a startup founded by WashU Medicine researchers to help neurosurgeons map the brain in an hour instead of days. This groundbreaking tech will pinpoint the safest path for surgery.

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This year's Head for the Cure - St. Louis 5K was a total success! Thanks to all of you who came out to support the cause. Your participation and generosity are helping to support vital research and patient care at Siteman Cancer Center.

This year's Head for the Cure - St. Louis 5K was a total success!

Thanks to all of you who came out to support the cause. Your participation and generosity are helping to support vital research and patient care at Siteman Cancer Center.
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Congrats to Yang Li, PhD, for being awarded the New Investigator Grant from the Chad Tough Foundation! This grant supports his research on aggressive pediatric brain tumors, aiming to uncover new insights and treatments. We're proud of his dedication and groundbreaking work.

Congrats to Yang Li, PhD, for being awarded the New Investigator Grant from the Chad Tough Foundation! This grant supports his research on aggressive pediatric brain tumors, aiming to uncover new insights and treatments. We're proud of his dedication and groundbreaking work.
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Patients and families remember physicians who offer expertise and compassion. Watch Dr. Kim read a heartfelt letter highlighting the need for advancements in tumor treatment. Thanks to our donors for making amazing care and research possible. Full video: youtu.be/CF4fnj2Jv3M?si…

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Congratulations to our amazing 2024-2025 fellows as they conclude their training and embark on new journeys! Bernardo Assumpção de Monaco, MD, PhD Jonathan Garst, MD Panayiotis Pelargos, MD, MS Alex Lu, MD Darshan Shastri, MD Harjyot Toor, DO Excited for your future endeavors!

Congratulations to our amazing 2024-2025 fellows as they conclude their training and embark on new journeys!

Bernardo Assumpção de Monaco, MD, PhD
Jonathan Garst, MD
Panayiotis Pelargos, MD, MS
Alex Lu, MD
Darshan Shastri, MD
Harjyot Toor, DO

Excited for your future endeavors!
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Dr. Ray recently attended the 20th Annual State of Spine Surgery Summit, where he was a panelist in various case discussions. The summit united experts and spotlighted emerging technologies such as MIS, robotics, and biologics, helping to shape the future of spine care.

Dr. Ray recently attended the 20th Annual State of Spine Surgery Summit, where he was a panelist in various case discussions.

The summit united experts and spotlighted emerging technologies such as MIS, robotics, and biologics, helping to shape the future of spine care.
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Last week, Dr. Ralph Dacey, former chair of neurosurgery, joined us at case conference. He generously presented personalized letters and copies of his new book to each resident. Thank you, Dr. Dacey, for your continued mentorship and contributions! #Neurosurgery #Mentorship

Last week, Dr. Ralph Dacey, former chair of neurosurgery, joined us at case conference. He generously presented personalized letters and copies of his new book to each resident.

Thank you, Dr. Dacey, for your continued mentorship and contributions!

#Neurosurgery 
#Mentorship
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Despite suffering an injury months before the race, an 80-year-old STL woman completed the 2025 Boston Marathon. Her recovery was made possible by our very own Dr. Ogunlade, whose care enabled her to return to running and achieve this feat. Full video: youtu.be/00yAgusbO0U?si…

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It’s #WorldBrainDay! This year, we’re shining a light on Brain Health for All Ages—because brain health matters at every stage of life, from the very beginning through aging adulthood. Help us spread the word and share the importance of lifelong brain wellness. #WBD2025

It’s #WorldBrainDay!

This year, we’re shining a light on Brain Health for All Ages—because brain health matters at every stage of life, from the very beginning through aging adulthood.

Help us spread the word and share the importance of lifelong brain wellness.

#WBD2025