University of Wisconsin–Madison

This Week in Neurosurgery

Microsurgery and Microvascular Anastomosis Course

September 19 | 8:00am - 3:30pm
School of Medicine and Public Health - Madison, WI
Scan the QR code for the course flyer and registration 

Ventricular Neuro-Endoscopy Course

Saturday, September 12, 2026 8:00am-3:30pm
School of Medicine and Public Health
Scan the QR code for the course flyer and registration 

PubMed: Basics to Advanced Workshop

Ebling Library is hosting a free, virtual workshop on PubMed on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at noon:
Topics include basic and advanced searching techniques, what to do with search results, the various
tools PubMed has to offer and more. Registration is required.

2026 Neurological Surgery Journal Club


Please Welcome John-Victor El Khoury, MD, MSc!

John-Victor El Khoury recently earned his MD from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, where he also completed a master's degree in Neuroscience. During medical school, he was actively involved in neuroscience research, contributing to both basic science and translational research projects.
John-Victor is joining the Dr. Bermans Iskandar Laboratory, where he looks forward to continuing his passion for neuroscience research and pursuing a career in academic neurosurgery.
Outside of medicine, John-Victor enjoys chess, soccer, table tennis, and cooking. He looks forward to contributing to the department while continuing to grow as a physician and researcher.

Badger Momentum Research Seminar Series

Registration is open for the Badger Momentum Research Seminar Series: Reignite your research with four sessions designed for associate professors on the tenure and CHS tracks looking to navigate the "mid-career pivot" and sustain their career or lab’s funding. The series is hosted by the Office for Faculty Affairs and Development and the Office of Basic Research, Biotechnology and Graduate Studies. Sessions are in person from 4-5 p.m.

Patient Stories - Rylan resumes normal childhood within days of brain surgery

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