The American Association of Neurological Surgeons is pleased to introduce AANS podcasts — a glimpse into the world of neurosurgery and the topics impacting the field today. Listen to neurosurgeon experts discuss varied subjects — from socioeconomic issues — to disease and injury prevention — to clinical innovations. These podcasts are created for the diverse audiences served by the association — neurosurgeons, the media, and the public. They are intended for educational, informational purposes only.

Podcasts are not intended to replace consultation with a qualified neurosurgical professional. Access to these podcasts is provided with the understanding that the information contained therein does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Guests who participate in these podcasts express their own opinions, experiences and conclusions. The AANS does not promote or endorse any opinion, idea or conclusion discussed in these podcasts.

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Available Podcasts are found below.

Cutting-Edge Research

Neurosurgical Focus Topic editor and contributor James T. Rutka, MD, PhD,
interviews co-author Michael D. Taylor, MD, on issues relating to their article
Genomics of medulloblastoma: from Giemsa-banding to next-generation
sequencing in 20 years.
 mp3 (13.0MB, 13 min.)

To read the article click here.

Personal Perspectives

Building a Successful Neurosurgery Career – Two Viewpoints
Chair Mitchel S. Berger, MD, FACS
  mp3 (7.0MB, 7 min.)

Resident Richard L. Lebow, MD
  mp3 (2.0MB, 5 min.)

Injury/Disease Prevention

Sports-related Head Trauma: Assessment, Treatment and Prevention presented by
Joseph C. Maroon, MD, and interviewer Gail L. Rosseau, MD
 mp3 (9.0MB, 15 min.)

Injury prevention PSA presented by 2008-2009 AANS President James R. Bean, MD
 mp3 (977KB, 1 min.)

Clinical Innovations  
Coming soon