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Madison researcher receives Thomas Willis Lecture AwardCongratulations to Raghu Vemuganti, Ph.D., the recipient of the Thomas Willis Lecture Award! Dr. Vemuganti is the endowed professor of cerebrovascular research and the vice chair for basic research of neurological surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health. His research focus is to decipher the molecular mechanisms of ischemic stroke and traumatic brain injury to find new therapies to improve neurological function. The Willis Award is named after the late Thomas Willis, a pioneer physician who provided the first detailed descriptions of the brainstem, cerebellum, ventricles and a hypothesis of their function. The award recognizes contributions to the investigation and management of stroke as they relate to basic science.
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Welcome to the website for the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurological Surgery. In this website you will learn about our department, which is dedicated to providing the very best clinical neurosurgical care for the many disorders of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system, as well as the blood vessels which support them. You will learn about our work on disorders such as:
- brain tumors
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- spinal cord injuries or degenerations of the spinal and peripheral nerve disorders
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- degenerative disorders of the brain and spine
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The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Wisconsin provides outstanding care and treatment for patients with brain, spine, and peripheral nerve diseases, disorders, and injuries; advances neuroscience knowledge through basic and clinical research; and trains students, residents, and fellows.
