U of T Neurosurgery

Read Dr. Sunit Das’ newly published article “One-carbon-mediated purine synthesis underlies temozolomide resistance in glioblastoma”:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41419-024-07170-y

Register now for our annual Virtual Open House on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:00–7:00 PM EST!

This is a great opportunity for medical students from any level of training to learn about our neurosurgery residency program, as well as to interact with current faculty and residents.

Register here to receive the meeting link: https://forms.gle/fwUWepH3CAo6uKvF8

The Neurosurgery bunnies (and their carrot) hard at work on Halloween! 🎃

Don’t miss the final two virtual electives for medical students, being held tomorrow and next week!

These sessions, led by our neurosurgery residents, are designed to provide a high-level overview of neurosurgical subspecialties practiced in Toronto, and interaction with our residents.

Register here: https://forms.gle/U6g9b51MChehbss47

What are the labor market consequences of traumatic brain injury for tax-filing Canadian survivors in the 3 years following injury?

Read the recent study led by Drs. Armaan Malhotra and Christopher Witiw:

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-abstract/2824629

Read newly published research from Dr. Fehlings on “Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and Neural Precursor Cell (NPC) Transplantation Synergistically Promote Anatomical and Functional Recovery in a Hypoxic-Ischemic Mouse Model”:

https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/17/9403

Who Gets Better After Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy?

Read the responder analysis in The Spine Journal:

https://www.thespinejournalonline.com/article/S1529-9430(24)01058-1/abstract

Read the newly released chordoma cohort study for Ontario by some of our residents and faculty in the JNS!

https://thejns.org/view/journals/j-neurosurg/aop/article-10.3171-2024.6.JNS24426/article-10.3171-2024.6.JNS24426.xml?tab_body=abstract

Congratulations to Yosef Ellenbogen and Alexander Landry on being selected as recipients of the Cancer Research Society 2024 Doctoral Research Awards! 👏👏

Get to know our wonderful PGY1, Dr. Pranjan Gandhi!

Hometown: Mississauga

Best experience in residency thus far: There are too many to choose from! Finally realizing my dreams and hearing Dr. Gandhi for the first time; Learning from mentors to operate and perform life saving surgeries; Sitting at a patient's bedside and learning about them and their families; Singing TikTok trends in the morning while rounding; And many more!

Favourite Hobbies: Collecting watches, playing hockey and volleyball, chess, and travelling

Reason why I chose UofT Neurosurgery: 1) Diverse training experience - Toronto uniquely offers the ability to learn from world renowned experts at 4 different sites that allows residents to learn a plethora of surgical techniques and be exposed to all aspects of neurosurgery; 2) People - I felt incredibly supported and welcomed as part of the team during my medical school elective at Toronto. This feeling of being supported, even in the middle of the night while on call, has been instrumental as a new physician

Favourite Place in Toronto: My apartment - specifically my bed where I can catch up on sleep

At UofT Neurosurgery, we are thankful for our amazing faculty, residents, fellows, support staff, and everyone whose research, dedication, and commitment helps make our world better, each and every day.

Meet our new PGY1, Dr. Arshia Kazerouni!

Hometown: Corner Brook, Newfoundland

Best experience you’ve had so far in residency: Operating, being on service, and drinking lots of coffee with my co-residents!

Favourite Hobbies: Soccer, running, lifting

Reason you chose UofT Neurosurgery: Unparalleled operative exposure and amazing research opportunities in a world class city!

Favourite Place in Toronto: Kensington