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Dr. Howard A. Fine
Dr. Fine is an internationally known neuro-oncologist who has previously served as chief of the neuro-oncology branch of the National Cancer Institute.
Dr. Susan C. Pannullo and Dr. Gabriella Wernicke
The Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center now offers frameless, non-invasive stereotactic radiosurgery using ExacTrac technology.
Donated intra-operative microscope is ready for use in Tanzania
Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Roger Härtl and the generosity of Leica and Zeiss, two surgical microscopes are now available for use by surgeons in Tanzania.

Russel Hugo Patterson, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S., has been named Professor Emeritus of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Patterson has been a pioneer in the field of neurosurgery and has a rich history at Weill Cornell, where he earned his medical degree, completed his neurosurgery residency, and in 1971 followed Dr. Bronson Ray as neurosurgeon-in-charge in the Department of Surgery.  His new appointment is reflective of the tremendous respect with which his colleagues...

Dr. Hartl Discusses Concussion, Depression, and Suicide
Following the suicide of Kosta Karageorge, Dr. Roger Härtl appeared on a panel to talk about concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in athletes.
Dr. Mark Souweidane

The Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center has announced a new medical student fellowship, starting in July 2015. The fellowship, made possible by a generous grant from the Rudin Foundation, will allow  one medical student per year to join the Children's Brain Tumor Project as a way to explore a research career in pediatric neuro-oncology. Dr. Mark M. Souweidane, Professor and Vice Chairman of the Weill Cornell Department of Neurosurgery and co-director of the Children's Brain Tumor Project,...

Dr. Hartl’s Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Book Published in China
Publication of the translated text was announced at the 2014 International Forum of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, held in Shanghai in October.
Dr. Stieg Talks About Women and Concussion
Neurosurgeon-in-Chief and Neurosurgery Department Chair Philip Stieg talks about the elevated risk of concussion in female athletes — including his own daughter, who took a bad fall during a polo match and suffered a concussion.
Dr. Theodore Schwartz
New position is the gift of David Barnes and his wife, Dr. Ursel Barnes, who made their donation in gratitude to Dr. Schwartz after he removed a brain tumor that was threatening Mr. Barnes’ senses.

Dr. Theodore Schwartz delivered two keynote addresses at the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Epilepsy Society of Australia on November 6, 2014, in Melbourne.

The Epilepsy Society of Australia is a professional organization of physicians and researchers who specialize in epilepsy; its annual scientific meeting focuses on different themes each year. Dr. Schwartz’s first keynote, “Optical Mapping of Seizure Initiation and Propagation,” introduced one of the three themes of this year...

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