The Department of Neurosurgery offers extensive research and education programs that are among the best in the world. We are an international leader in neurological research, generating new insight into brain-related diseases and disorders and developing new procedures and medications for their treatment. Our physicians and scientists examine the causes and workings of specific neurological disorders as they aim to find more effective treatments for these conditions.

Research in our laboratories includes the investigation of novel methods of combating central nervous system tumors. In the area of neurovascular research, we are studying several subjects, including methods of enhancing existing endovascular and other minimally invasive techniques to treat neurovascular disorders. We also have a lab investigating spinal cord injury and spinal instrumentation.

Some of our ongoing research projects include molecular biology in neuro-oncology and neural trauma, and studies of cerebral blood flow and metabolism in stroke models.

Our Laboratories

Brain Tumor Program

Clinically-related neuro-oncology laboratory

Functional, stereotactic and epilepsy laboratory

Molecular neurosurgery and biotechnology laboratory

Pediatric brain tumor research laboratory

Laboratory of molecular neuro-oncology (LMN)

Neurorestoration: Gene Therapy and Stem Cell Transplants