Founded in 1931 as the Harvey Cushing Society, the AANS is a scientific and educational association with more than 12,000 members worldwide. The AANS is dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurological surgery in order to provide the highest quality of neurosurgical care to the public.
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Press Releases
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names E. Sander Connolly Jr., MD, FAANS, as President
Rolling Meadows, Ill. – May 28, 2025 – The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) proudly announces the election of E. Sander Connolly Jr., MD, FAANS, as its new President for the 2025-26 term. Dr. Connolly officially assumed the role during the 2025 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, held April 25-28 in Boston.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names E. Antonio Chiocca, MD, PhD, FAANS, as President-elect
Rolling Meadows, Ill. – May 28, 2025 – The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) proudly announces the election of E. Antonio Chiocca, MD, PhD, FAANS, as its new President-elect. Dr. Chiocca officially assumed the role during the 2025 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, held April 25-28 in Boston.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, MD, FAANS, as Vice President
Rolling Meadows, Ill. – May 28, 2025 – The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) proudly announces the election of Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, MD, FAANS, as its new Vice President. Dr. Amin-Hanjani officially assumed the role during the 2025 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, held April 25-28 in Boston.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Joseph S. Cheng, MD, FAANS, as Treasurer
Rolling Meadows, Ill. – May 28, 2025 – The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) proudly announces the election of Joseph S. Cheng, MD, FAANS, as its new Treasurer. Dr. Cheng officially assumed the role during the 2025 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, held April 25-28 in Boston.
AANS, EANS and NREF Announce 2025 Resident Course Exchange Program Awardees
February 4, 2025 – The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF), in partnership with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), are proud to announce the awardees of the 2025 AANS/EANS Resident Course Exchange Program. This prestigious program, which has fostered global neurosurgical collaboration since its inception in the 1970s, returns to offer residents unparalleled educational experiences.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Jacques Morcos, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s President
Chicago, IL – May 10, 2024 – The AANS proudly announces the appointment of Jacques Morcos, MD, FAANS, as its new president. Dr. Morcos, a distinguished figure in the field of neurosurgery, assumed this leadership role on May 6 and is poised to guide the organization to new heights of excellence and innovation. His stewardship promises to energize the neurosurgical community and advance patient care globally.
Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to neurosurgery, Dr. Morcos brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. As professor and chairman of neurosurgery at UT Health Houston and director of cerebrovascular and skull base surgery, he has demonstrated unparalleled skill and dedication in treating a wide array of neurological conditions. His areas of specialization include cerebrovascular lesions, complex brain tumors and minimally invasive endonasal endoscopic approaches, among others.
Under Dr. Morcos’s visionary guidance, the AANS Executive Committee for the 2024-25 term is poised to drive transformative change within and beyond the organization. Comprising esteemed neurosurgical leaders such as past-president Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS; president-elect E. Sander Connolly, MD, FAANS; vice president E. Antonio Chiocca, MD, PhD, FAANS; secretary Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, FAANS; and treasurer Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, MD, FAANS, the AANS is committed to advancing the highest standards of patient care, education and research in neurosurgery.
Chicago, IL – May 10, 2024 – The AANS proudly announces the appointment of E. Sander Connolly, MD, FAANS, as its president-elect. Dr. Connolly, a renowned figure in the field of neurosurgery, assumed this leadership role on May 6 and is poised to help guide the organization to new heights of excellence and innovation. Her stewardship promises to energize the neurosurgical community and advance patient care globally.
Dr. Connolly brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. His expertise extends to neurological critical care, neurosurgery, and revascularization, with special interests include brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, carotid stenosis, EC-IC bypass for athero-occlusive disease, Moya Moya and surgical management of acute cerebrovascular emergencies.
The AANS Executive Committee for the 2024-25 term is poised to drive transformative change within and beyond the organization. Comprising esteemed neurosurgical leaders such as president Jacques J. Morcos, MD, FAANS, past-president Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, treasurer Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, MD, FAANS, and secretary Aviva Abosch, MD, FAANS, the AANS is committed to advancing the highest standards of patient care, education and research in neurosurgery.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names E. Sander Connolly MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s President-Elect
Chicago, IL – May 29, 2024 – The AANS proudly announces the appointment of E. Sander Connolly, MD, FAANS, as its president-elect. Dr. Connolly, a renowned figure in the field of neurosurgery, assumed this leadership role on May 6 and is poised to help guide the organization to new heights of excellence and innovation. Her stewardship promises to energize the neurosurgical community and advance patient care globally.
Dr. Connolly brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. His expertise extends to neurological critical care, neurosurgery, and revascularization, with special interests include brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, carotid stenosis, EC-IC bypass for athero-occlusive disease, Moya Moya and surgical management of acute cerebrovascular emergencies.
The AANS Executive Committee for the 2024-25 term is poised to drive transformative change within and beyond the organization. Comprising esteemed neurosurgical leaders such as president Jacques J. Morcos, MD, FAANS, past-president Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, treasurer Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, MD, FAANS, and secretary Aviva Abosch, MD, FAANS, the AANS is committed to advancing the highest standards of patient care, education and research in neurosurgery.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names E. Antonio Chiocca, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s Vice President
Chicago, IL – May 10, 2024 – The AANS proudly announces the appointment of E. Antonio Chiocca, MD, FAANS, as its vice president. Dr. Chiocca, a prominent figure in the field of neurosurgery, assumed this leadership role on May 6 and is poised to help guide the organization to new heights of excellence and innovation. His stewardship promises to energize the neurosurgical community and advance patient care globally.
Dr. Chiocca brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. He is renowned for his clinical and scientific expertise revolving around the treatment of human brain tumors and understanding their biology and applying novel therapeutics to their treatment. His research laboratory focuses on the development and clinical application of oncolytic viruses for the treatment of brain tumors. He has been the Principal Investigator of multiple gene-based and oncolytic virus clinical trials for Glioblastoma.
The AANS Executive Committee for the 2024-25 term is poised to drive transformative change within and beyond the organization. Comprising esteemed neurosurgical leaders such as president Jacques J. Morcos, MD, FAANS, past-president Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, president-elect E. Sander Connolly, MD, FAANS, secretary Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, FAANS, and treasurer Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, MD, FAANS, the AANS is committed to advancing the highest standards of patient care, education and research in neurosurgery.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Aviva Abosch, MD, FAANS, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s Secretary
Chicago, IL – May 10, 2024 – The AANS proudly announces the appointment of Aviva Abosch, MD, FAANS, as its secretary. Dr. Abosch, a distinguished figure in the field of neurosurgery, assumed this leadership role on May 6 and is poised to help guide the organization to new heights of excellence and innovation. Her stewardship promises to energize the neurosurgical community and advance patient care globally.
Dr. Abosch brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. An accomplished neurosurgeon and researcher, her research is funded by the NIH and s includes novel indications for neuromodulation, electrophysiological correlates of epilepsy, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric disorders. She serves on the editorial board of Neurosurgery, and she mentors medical students, residents, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty around the globe. She is a past president of the American Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and past chair of the AANS/CNS Joint Section for Women in Neurosurgery.
The AANS Executive Committee for the 2024-25 term is poised to drive transformative change within and beyond the organization. Comprising esteemed neurosurgical leaders such as president Jacques J. Morcos, MD, FAANS, past-president Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, president-elect E. Sander Connolly, MD, FAANS, vice president E. Antonio Chiocca, and treasurer Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, MD, FAANS, the AANS is committed to advancing the highest standards of patient care, education and research in neurosurgery.
About the AANS: Established in 1931 under the moniker of the Harvey Cushing Society, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has evolved into a premier scientific and educational entity boasting a global membership exceeding 13,000 esteemed professionals. At its core, the AANS is dedicated to championing the highest standards of patient care while propelling the field of neurological surgery forward through continuous innovation and education. Recognized Fellows of the AANS are meticulously vetted and board-certified by esteemed bodies such as the American Board of Neurological Surgery, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Mexican Council of Neurological Surgery, A.C. Neurosurgery, as a medical discipline, encompasses a broad spectrum of endeavors, encompassing the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders impacting the spinal column, spinal cord, brain, nervous system and peripheral nerves, underscoring the AANS’s commitment to comprehensive patient well-being.
