Press Releases

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has announced the upcoming departure of its CEO, Kathleen T. Craig, following 23 years of dedicated service -- the last seven as CEO.

The following statement is issued on behalf of the American Academy of Neurological Surgery, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Board of Neurological Surgery, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Society of Neurological Surgeons on behalf of our neurosurgical colleagues and the global society we are privileged to serve.

The Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF) is pleased to announce this year's recipients of the Foundation's Research Fellowship Grants and Young Clinician Investigator Awards.

Focused ultrasound technology holds promise for treating millions suffering from addiction.

Breakthrough platform opens new possibilities for treating neurological diseases, including paralysis.

Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend the Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2023 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser Proclaims Sept. 7-13, Pathway to Neurosurgery Week.

The Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the NREF Medical Student Summer Research Fellowships.

Today, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) joined 61 bipartisan senators and 233 members of the House of Representatives in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to swiftly finalize rules to increase transparency, streamline and standardize prior authorization (PA), including modifying the final rules to more closely align with the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act.

Launched this year, the SNS established this new program to increase the pool of neurosurgery residents conducting research and to enhance their success rate in becoming independent neurosurgeon-scientists.

The Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF) is pleased to announce the 2023-24 NREF Board of Directors.

Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, has been named president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). He will serve as the organization's president through the 2024 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago next spring.

John Knightly, MD, FAANS, has been named the vice president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). He will serve as the organization's vice president through the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago next spring.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) presented several major awards during the 2023 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles. These awards honor the lifetime contribution of members for their surgical, scientific and humanitarian accomplishments.

Jacques Morcos, MD, FRCS, FAANS, has been named president-elect of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). He will take the reins as the AANS president for the 2024-25 term during the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago next spring.

The latest science and trial results were unveiled during the 2023 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles. The late-breaking abstract "Efficacy and Safety of Early Minimally Invasive Removal of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ENRICH): a Multicenter Randomized Adaptive Trial," was showcased Saturday, April 22.

New, never before presented research will be shared during the 2023 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles. The late-breaking abstract "Efficacy and Safety of Early Minimally Invasive Removal of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ENRICH): a Multicenter Randomized Adaptive Trial," will be showcased during the Plenary Session l, Saturday, April 22, at 9:39 am- 9:49 am, PST.

NeuroPoint Alliance's (NPA) Registry for the Advancement of DBS in Parkinson's Disease (RAD-PD) has successfully completed its Pilot Phase by achieving all data collection goals established at the beginning of registry creation.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Meeting will be the first ever to showcase the late-breaking abstract "Decompressive Craniectomy vs Craniotomy for Traumatic Acute Subdural Hematoma" Sunday, April 23, at 9:10 am-9:18 am, during Plenary Session ll.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Meeting is known for showcasing the latest research, science and technology, and this year is no exception in Los Angeles. The late-breaking abstract "An Intracortical Speech BCI for High-Performance Brain-to-Text Communication" will be shared during the Opening Session, Friday, April 21, at 5:30 pm-5:38 pm, PST.