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🗓️ Next Lecture this November

Mission:BRAIN Lecture Series

A global stage for knowledge-sharing — Mission:Brain’s Lecture Series connects neurosurgeons, residents, and students through conversations that spark innovation, strengthen collaboration, and move the field of neurosurgery forward.

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Registration Available until Nov 8

My Path to Neurosurgery

We’re proud to highlight Dr. Winny Costa Mapour, a 2024 WINS Scholarship recipient, as she leads her lecture series, My Path to Neurosurgery. Her journey reflects the heart of Mission:Brain — turning education and mentorship into lasting impact for the next generation of women in neurosurgery.
Winny Costa Mapour
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1:10 Hours
Registration Available until Nov 8

The Global Burden, Genetics, and Mechanisms of Hydrocephalus

A neurosurgery resident and Lisa Hannigan scholarship awardee, delivered a lecture on global neurosurgery, focusing on his research into hydrocephalus and the development of human-specific organoid models.
Dr. Andrew Hale
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56:16
Registration Available until Nov 8

Establishing Neurosurgical Need In Sierra Leone

Drawing from recent studies and firsthand assessments, Dr. Still shared how she’s helping define the country’s neurosurgical needs—addressing major barriers such as the lack of trained professionals, advanced imaging, and critical infrastructure.
Dr. Megan Still
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1:00.37
Registration Available until Nov 8

Building Neurosurgical Capacity in Sierra Leone

As the first neurosurgical trainee from a country of over 8 million people with no neurosurgeons, Dr. Bangura highlighted the urgent need for continued medical education, infrastructure development, and international collaboration.
Dr. Peter Bangura
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55:52