Joint Section of Cerebrovascular Surgery Holds First Meeting
The Joint Section of Cerebrovascular of The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons held its first “stand alone” Annual Meeting in conjunction with The American Heart Association Stroke Meeting in San Antonio January 23-25, 1996. The meeting was a major success, thanks to the outstanding efforts of Issam Awad, MD, and his meeting committee. The program featured a number of invited speakers, along with oral presentations and a large poster session selected from submitted abstracts.
The overwhelming response to the meeting has encouraged the Section’s Executive Council to proceed with plans for our 2nd Annual Meeting, which will again be held in conjunction with the Stroke Council meeting. In addition, we are looking into having a joint meeting with the American Society for Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology. This endeavor is prompted by the close, collaborative relationship that exists between neurosurgeons and interventional neuroradiologists nationwide. Next years’ Annual Meeting Chairperson is Linda Sternau, MD.
The Executive Council of the Cerebrovascular Section is working closely with Marc Mayberg, MD, Chairman of the Carotid Endarterectomy Task Force, to help neurosurgeons become more involved in the management of carotid artery stenosis. The Joint Council recently sponsored a refresher course in carotid endarterectomy under the direction of Julian Bailes, MD, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. The course was well attended and well received. Any neurosurgeon wishing to learn more about the Task Force efforts should contact Dr. Mayberg for further information.
Pharmacia-Upjohn, Inc. Fellowship
Pharmacia-Upjohn, Inc. has awarded the Joint Section of Cerebrovascular Surgery two resident research awards totaling $20,000. These stipends of $10,000 each will cover a research period of six to 12 months, beginning July 1, 1996. A research preceptor is required, and research should be directed in the general field of cerebrovascular disease or pathophysiology related to cerebral ischemia.
Qualified residents in North American training programs will be eligible for this stipend during a designated research component of their training. Applications should be requested from Marc Mayberg, MD, Department of Neurological Surgery, Box 356470, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195. The deadline for applying is May 1, 1996.
Membership in the Cerebrovascular Section continues to mushroom under the leadership of our Membership Chairman Issam Awad, MD, and his successor Chris Ogilvy, MD. Anyone with an interest in cerebrovascular disease is encouraged to join the Cerebrovascular Section by contacting Dr. Ogilvy at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.