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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery welcomes Kara Parikh, M.D., as an assistant professor.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Associate Professor Marshall Holland, M.D., MS, has been selected for UAB’s Clinical Trialist Development Program (CTDP) for the 2026-27 cohort.

Fourteen Heersink School of Medicine faculty were recognized for their appointment to endowed chairs and professorships during the Fall 2026 Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Associate Professor Satoru Osuka, M.D., Ph.D., has been awarded $470,000 in research funding from Children with Cancer UK.

UAB spine surgeon Jakub Godzik, M.D., shares expert tips for safely lifting pumpkins this fall, helping families prevent back strain, reduce the risk of spinal injury and enjoy pumpkin patch visits pain-free.

Children’s of Alabama has been recognized as one of the nation’s best pediatric hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR).

Meg Crew, CRNP, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery has received an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Champion Award from UAB Medicine's APP Executive Council and APP Central Office.

Fall is officially here, and with it comes a treasured seasonal tradition: going to the pumpkin patch. Learning how to correctly lift pumpkins for your next visit can help you protect your spine this season.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Marshall Holland, M.D., MS, has been promoted to associate professor.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery Assistant Professor Satoru Osuka, M.D., Ph.D, has been promoted to associate professor.

UAB’s new Clinical Trialist Development Program (CTDP) has selected 24 Heersink applicants for its 2026-2027 cohort. The program will provide these candidates with training, mentorship, and salary support to lead industry-sponsored clinical trials. It will also supply them with a 20% protected time allowance, allowing them to dedicate more time to research.

UAB startup NuVasc is advancing precision medicine for brain arteriovenous malformations with a novel liquid biopsy that identifies genetic mutations driving AVMs, paving the way for targeted therapies and improved patient outcomes.

New clinical services and specialty programs are expanding access to high-quality care in Birmingham and throughout Alabama.

Jacob Smith is continuing his recovery two years after a car fell on his head while he was working on it, causing a severe traumatic brain injury, and he is making steady progress in rehabilitation with support from his family and the UAB medical team.

As summer begins, a UAB neurosurgeon warns families about the dangers of diving in shallow water.

New clinical services and specialty programs are expanding access to high-quality care in Birmingham and throughout Alabama.

UAB expert Elizabeth Liptrap, M.D., provides information on concussion safety and prevention while playing basketball. 

The clinical trial represents a major step forward in finding new solutions for people living with treatment-resistant depression. 

As winter illnesses circulate, UAB experts warn about the impact of untreated sinus infections.

UAB Neurosurgery and Trauma experts discuss the importance of taking precautions when decorating this holiday season.

Mahmood Abdul Gahni, Danny Lee and Tim Walker are the first 2025 honorees in the UAB Shared Values in Action Program. Nominations for second-quarter honorees are open through April 16.

Fothergill at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under ArmourOn March 23, 2025, professional angler Easton Fothergill reeled in a record-breaking win at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour—just 19 months after undergoing emergency brain surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital.

Members of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, the Global Alliance for Prevention of Spina Bifida (GAPSBiF) and the UAB mission:brain chapter recently came together with March of Dimes to advocate for a bill that could address a significant health disparity in Alabama’s Hispanic community.

Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, recently graduated from the spring 2025 cohort of UAB Medicine’s Leading Advancing Developing (LEAD) program.

The twelfth annual Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K and Fun Run will be held on Saturday, May 17, at Railroad Park in Homewood, Alabama.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Neurosurgery Leadership Council (NLC) has elected new officers, with Jacquelyn “Jacque” Shaia, J.D., Ph.D., (pictured)  serving as president and Diane Fisher as secretary.

Danny Lee, clinical research administrator II in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, has been named a 2025 honoree for the UAB Values in Action Program (VIP).

Twenty employees in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery have been recognized for their dedication and commitment as part of the university’s annual Service Awards program.

Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery and assistant program director at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, has reached a significant milestone with her 50th study published on PubMed.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery proudly celebrates Thank a Resident Day, recognizing the dedication, hard work and sacrifices of our neurosurgical residents.