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Weill Cornell Medicine's Department of Neurological Surgery proudly announces that Dr. Mark Souweidane has been appointed the Michels Family Professor of Pediatric Neurological Surgery. This esteemed appointment recognizes Dr. Souweidane’s decades-long leadership and innovation in pediatric neurosurgery, particularly in treating pediatric brain tumors.

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Michelle M. Buontempo, senior nurse practitioner and pediatric neurosurgical craniofacial program coordinator at Weill Cornell Medicine’s Department of Neurological Surgery, has been appointed chair of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Committee for the Joint Section on Pediatric Neurosurgery of the...

At Weill Cornell Medicine, the Functional Neurosurgery Program has been at the forefront of treating complex movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia for over 25 years. With groundbreaking approaches and a commitment to innovation, the program continues to shape the future of neurological care.

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From March 23–29, 2025, the Open Medical Institute (OMI) hosted the Neurosurgery (Brain) seminar in Salzburg, Austria, in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine and the Medical University of Innsbruck. This intensive program brought together 34 fellows from 24 countries for a week of in-depth learning, interactive discussions, and case presentations led by some of the world’s foremost neurosurgeons.  

Neurosurgery is a rapidly advancing field that addresses...