Leading stereotactic radiosurgery center offering minimally invasive procedures to treat brain tumors, vascular malformations and other disorders.
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Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
Join us for the next installment of Latest Highlights in Neurosurgical Oncology featuring:
🎤 Dr. Franz Ricklefs
🏛️ University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
📅 June 24th, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM CST
🔗 Register now: aans-org.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
#Neurosurgery #NeuroOncology #Glioma
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
🧠 Few areas in neurosurgery are more demanding than the anterior skull base.
🔬 Complex anatomy
⚡ High-stakes decisions
🎯 Precision surgery
Join Dr. Shaan Raza (MD Anderson)
📅 May 20 | 3:30 PM CST
👇 Register
https://TumorSection
#Neurosurgery #SkullBase #BrainTumor #NeuroOnc
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
Join us for the Second Tumor Soirée hosted by the @NSTumorSection at AANS San Antonio. An evening of insightful case discussions, networking and fine dining. Limited spots are available, sign up now! #AANS2026 #TumorSoiree invite.social/tumorsoiree202…
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
Enjoyed having @AKarimAhmed4 from @HopkinsNsurg visit us as part of the @TumorSection Travelling Fellowship! Thank you to @o8tNeuro for supporting this fun initiative!
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
Examine the remarkable career of stereotactic radiosurgery pioneer L. Dade Lunsford—one of the most influential innovators in modern neurosurgery—in his memoir "Brain Surgeon Without a Scalpel." Pre-order now for $35 at mcfarlandbooks.com/product/B…. @UPMC @PittNeurosurg @PittTweet
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
.@Cambridge_Uni @FangChengYeh study reveals five big moments when your brain dramatically changes. The work helps explain changing abilities and risks at different points in life. sciencedaily.com/releases/20… @UPMC @PittTweet
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
Agenda, registration info and symposium details for the 6th Scientific Conference of the International Radiosurgery Research Foundation—set for Feb 20-26, 2026—are now available on the IRRF website at irr-f.org/orlando-2026.html @Elekta @jasonpsheehan @ISRSy @ClevelandClinic
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
*World Radiosurgery Day Webinar*
AANS–CNS Joint Section on Tumors
Join us for a special session with Prof. L. Dade Lunsford — one of the world’s leading pioneers and global ambassadors of Gamma Knife radiosurgery.
🗓 Date: [Add date/time]
🔗 Register: aans-org.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery demonstrated efficacy and safety in treating sporadic hemangioblastomas, achieving reasonable long-term local control rates with minimal complications. jns-journal.com/article/S002…
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
Thank you @WFNeurosurgery for a wonderful visit with the residents and faculty. Had a unique dinner experience that was so much fun!
Learn more about Dr. Hadjipanayis at neurosurgery.pitt.edu/people… and the Brain Tumor Nanotechnology Lab at neurosurgery.pitt.edu/resear….
SPOTLIGHT: Costas Hadjipanayis—director of the @PittTweet Brain Tumor Nanotechnology Lab—highlights some exciting new brain tumor research and treatment projects—such as photo dynamic therapy—underway at @UPMC and Pitt. @UPMCHillmanCC @PittHealthSci @hadjiMDPhD
Stereotactic radiosurgery in octogenarian patients with symptomatic intracranial meningiomas provides early tumor control and is associated with a low risk of transient radiosurgical morbidity. link.springer.com/article/10… @hadjiMDPhD @SuchetTaori @Obinalamer @UPMCPhysicianEd
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
Remember to SAVE THE DATE! for the 6th Scientific Conference of the International Radiosurgery Research Foundation, Feb 20-22, 2026 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Registration info will be available soon and available through the Cleveland Clinic. @ClevelandClinic @ISRSy @Elekta
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
Brain and Blade Session 8 was all about the Exoscope and Surgical Neuro-Oncology led by @hadjiMDPhD!!
Lots of learning happening here @PittNeurosurg @PittHealthSci for our MS2s!
@NitinAgarwalMD @dtfernandesc
@PittTweet @PittCIGNS
Stereotactic radiosurgery of failed SRS VS tumor progression is associated with better facial nerve preservation and similar tumor control rate compared with gross total/near-total resection, underscoring importance of conservative surgical strategies. journals.lww.com/neurosurger…
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
The next @PittTweet/@UPMC Principles and Practice of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Course is set for Nov 7-14. Course dates for 2026 are Jan 9-16, Mar 13-20, May 8-15, July 10-17, Sep 11-18 and Nov 13-20. Details at bit.ly/4neTlQ9 @Elekta @ISRSy @the_RSS @IntRRF @CNS_Update
Congratulations Martina!
Congratulations to @MartinaStippler—a 2009 @PittTweet neurosurgery residency program graduate—on her selection as president of the @CNS_Update for the 2025-26 term—the first woman to lead the 12,000-member organization. bit.ly/3KQJTVJ @WomenInNSGY @BIDMChealth @UPMC
Pitt Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery retweeted
Congrats to MS3 @SuchetTaori for receiving the @TumorSection 2025 Lunsford & Leksell Radiosurgery Award!! #CNS2025 @CNS_Update
@PittNeurosurg @hadjiMDPhD @PittCIGNS
@pitt_pstp @PittHealthSci @PittTweet
