Kunal Patel, MD, of UCLA, received the 2023-24 NREF & Gladiator Project Young Clinician Investigator Award through the AANS/CNS Section on Tumors for his research focused on improving the visualization and targeting of infiltrating glioblastoma cells. Building on this work, Dr. Patel has now been awarded an NIH grant to advance the detection and treatment of glioblastoma: ow.ly/pm1g50ZbfnW Congratulations on this outstanding achievement and continued impact in neuro-oncology research! @UCLANsgy #Neurosurgery #Glioblastoma #NREF

So proud of @MayoClinic @MayoClinicNeuro #Neurosurgery team @NREFORG We have an amazing team

Let’s Go Monte! We’re back in it! @NREFORG #neurosurgerysoftballtourny

The @NREFORG neurosurgery softball tournament is always a blast, but a deep run for @PittNeurosurg to semifinals made this one extra special!

Our team had a great time representing Colorado at the NREF Softball Tournament in NYC this weekend! A fun weekend of competition, camaraderie, and connecting with colleagues from programs across the country. ⚾️🦬 #Neurosurgery #NeuroSoftballTourney

We had a great time this past weekend at the the 21st Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament catching up with friends and colleagues all while raising funds to support brain tumor research through @NREFORG's K12 Scholars Program! Thanks to @ColumbiaNeuro for hosting us.

There we were last team to go up against barrow - practice for #1 next year @NREFORG @ColumbiaNeuro Charity softball tournament @BarrowNeuro we @MayoClinic @MayoClinicNeuro will be back next year

Honored to have the tremendous Dr. Regis Haid back on the show, to discuss a transformational new technique for cervical instrumentation! @AANSNeuro @spinesection @AANSNeurosurg @CNS_Update @councilsns @NREFORG @neurosurgery youtube.com/watch?v=1rZ5Ka9c…

Thank you @NREFORG and the Academy of Neurological Surgeons for the support. I am grateful for the support and excited to continue our work on eloquent brain AVMs.

Stay tuned in the coming weeks for LIVE content from this year's NeuroCharity Softball Tournament in NYC! youtube.com/watch?v=6CVQAdxz… @AANSNeuro @AANSNeurosurg @neurosurgery @CNS_Update @NREFORG @ColumbiaNeuro @UMneurosurgery

The UConn Neurosurgery team enjoyed a great day of camaraderie and supporting brain tumor research. Thank you to the organizers for hosting a fantastic Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament in Central Park. #uconnneurosurgery #neurocharitysoftball #braintumorresearch

The nomination window for the NREF Neuroendovascular Surgery Techniques Course for Fellows closes this Friday, June 12. If you're interested in attending this year’s course, be sure to connect with your program director before the deadline. These courses are nomination-only, and a program director (or coordinator) must submit your nomination.

Our 21st Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament champions: @barrowneuro the trophy returns to Phoenix!! Thank you so much to all of our teams, donors, organizers, volunteers, umps, and families for coming out and making this incredible event happen! #NREF #SwingForACure #Neurocharity #NeurosurgerySoftballTourney @NeuroSoftball

Another great softball tournament! @NREFORG @UTHealthSA @MichaelGaub @MollyLafuente @UTHealthNeuro

The stage is set. Barrow and Mayo will battle for the championship at the 21st Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament, with every inning helping support the next generation of brain tumor research through the NREF K12 Scholars Program. #NeuroSoftballTourney #NREF #Neurosurgery #ChampionshipGame Check the live scores here: nrefsoftball.com @ColumbiaNeuro @NeuroSoftball @MayoClinicNeuro @BarrowNeuro @AANSNeuro @KatieOrrico

The Final Four has been decided at the 21st Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament, and the path to the championship is officially set. Who will rise to the moment and come out on top when it matters most?! Check the live scores here: nrefsoftball.com #NeurosurgerySoftballTourney @ColumbiaNeuro @NeuroSoftball @PittNeurosurg @MayoClinicNeuro @BarrowNeuro @WFNeurosurgery @AANSNeuro @KatieOrrico

Join us at 7 pm for the afterparty at M Social Hotel Times Square at 226 W 52nd St New York, NY!! 🎉 Wristbands will be distributed at the door. @AANSNeuro @NREFORG @ColumbiaNeuro #ANCST #NeuroCharity