University of Wisconsin - Department of Neurological Surgery

🧠 We are proud to share that Dr. Mustafa K. Baskaya recently served as an Honorary Guest at the 14th Istanbul Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Course at Yeditepe University in Istanbul, Turkey.

The internationally recognized course brought together neurosurgeons, researchers, fellows, residents, and trainees from around the world for advanced education in microneurosurgery. The program featured hands-on training, expert lectures, live surgeries, and discussions focused on advancing neurosurgical practice and patient care.

We are honored to see Dr. Baskaya representing the Department of Neurological Surgery and contributing to global neurosurgical education and collaboration.

Dr. Amgad Hanna served as Course Director for the Third St. Louis Nerve Course, an advanced hands-on training program focused on nerve anatomy, surgical techniques, and innovation in nerve surgery, alongside co-directors Drs. Justin Brown and Jorge Clifton. The course provides surgeons with opportunities to refine skills, learn emerging approaches, and collaborate with experts in the field. There were 28 attendees from Mexico, Chile, Japan, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ecuador, Spain, Florida, and Louisiana. Faculty were from France (2), Mexico (3), Argentina, Wisconsin, and Boston.

We are proud of Dr. Hanna's dedication to lifelong learning and advancing patient care through continued surgical education.

Please join us in welcoming Priyanka Ramesh, PhD, to the Department of Neurological Surgery as a Bioinformatics Scientist.

The Wendell Lake, MD / Aaron Suminski, PhD lab was well represented at the 2026 Biennial Meeting of the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Cleveland, Ohio.

The group contributed four research presentations, including a podium presentation by Dr. Cuong Luu. His work demonstrated widespread changes in brain structure associated with long-term medical therapy for Parkinson's disease, helping researchers better understand how to minimize treatment-related side effects.

Jordan Ranum, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and Aayush Goud, a postbaccalaureate researcher, presented research examining how deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead placement influences treatment outcomes in both subthalamic nucleus (STN) and ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) DBS procedures.

The meeting also featured recently published work by Dr. Jennifer Perrault exploring a non-invasive trigeminal nerve stimulation technique with potential applications in rehabilitation following stroke and traumatic brain injury.

We are proud of the team's contributions and their continued efforts to advance research in functional neurosurgery.

Missed the 6th Annual Wisconsin Primary CNS Malignancy Symposium, Transforming Brain Tumor Care with AI? The full symposium recording is now available on YouTube. Scan the QR code or watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFuohuAyJBw

Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Multidisciplinary CNS Metastases Update on October 9, 2026, from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CT. Scan the QR code or register online at: go.wisc.edu/b33v6p

Dr. Laura McGuire joined the neurosurgery delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) Annual Meeting last week.

The AMA meeting brings together physicians from across the country to discuss policies and initiatives that shape the future of healthcare, medical education, patient advocacy, and physician practice. Through her participation, Dr. McGuire helped ensure that the perspectives of neurosurgeons are represented in national conversations affecting patients and the medical profession.

We are proud to see our faculty engaged in leadership and advocacy efforts that advance the field of neurosurgery and strengthen healthcare nationwide.

Don't miss this week's Neurosurgery Grand Rounds featuring Drs. Garret Greeneway and Sarah Larson! Details on the flyer below.

🗓️ June 17 @ 7:30 AM CT via WebEx or in-person
🔗 Click to Register: go.wisc.edu/wgj631

Please join us in welcoming Marco Failla Mulone, MD, to the Department of Neurological Surgery as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Dominic Siler, MD Lab.

Dr. Mustafa Baskaya represented our Department of Neurological Surgery at the 2026 AANS Annual Meeting, contributing to discussions on complex aneurysms, vascular complications, skull base approaches, and intraoperative decision-making in high-risk neurosurgical cases.

Meetings such as AANS provide valuable opportunities to share expertise, refine surgical strategies, and advance patient care through collaboration and education.

Don't miss this week's Neurosurgery Grand Rounds featuring Dr. Kelsey Bowman! Details on the flyer below.

🗓️ June 10 @ 7:30 AM CT via WebEx or in-person
🔗 Click to Register: go.wisc.edu/wgj631