2025 Annual Meeting Memphis, TN Dec 4th-7th 2025

Be part of the leading forum for pediatric neurosurgery—learn more by viewing the preliminary program of the 2025 Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting December 4-7, 2025, in Memphis, TN.

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2025 Official Program

 

Abstract submissions have ended. For any questions, please contact abstracts@cns.org.

The Peabody Memphis
149 Union Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 529-4000

Set against the backdrop of a city known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and legendary music scene, this meeting will bring together experts, innovators, and leaders in pediatric neurosurgery for cutting-edge scientific sessions, collaborative discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

2024 Annual Meeting Dec 12-15 in NYC: Registration and Abstract Center Open

For registration and abstract submissions please click on this link

Abstract submissions are due by August 15, 2024

Fellows Abstract Center will be open July 10, 2024

Hotel & Travel

The meeting will be held at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel 811 7th Ave New York, NY.

Stay at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel and be steps from Broadway and just a short walk from the dazzling lights of Times Square. This hotel places you in the heart of New York City, close to iconic attractions like Radio City Music Hall and Central Park.

2022 Annual Meeting

Thank you to everyone for a great 51st Annual Meeting of the Joint Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery in Washington, D.C. Meeting registration

New Virtual Meeting Registration Option

Our Annual Meeting will still be held in Salt Lake City December 7-10, but there is now an additional virtual option, with which you can livestream the general sessions! Click here to register for either the virtual or in-person option.

Invite your whole team! When you register for the virtual meeting, one link can be used by all members of your team to participate. Please note, only the registrant can obtain CME.

We encourage you to popularize this option to our international colleagues and partner societies, as they can attend virtually as well!

Showcase Your Research at #PedsNeuro2021

Submit an abstract to be part of the 2021 Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery Annual Meeting scientific program, Dec. 7-10 in Salt Lake City. Neurosurgeons, residents, medical students and advanced practitioners are encouraged to submit their work.

Visit www.aans.org/peds for more information.

Save the Date for #PedsNeuro2021

Save the date for the 2021 Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery Annual Meeting, taking place Dec. 7-10, 2021, at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. This year’s theme, Healing with Precision, highlights precision medicine and genomics.

Visit www.aans.org/peds for more information.

Save the Date for 2021

Save the date for the 2021 Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery Annual Meeting, taking place Dec. 7-10, 2021, at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City.

Watch the video below for a sneak peek of the 2021 Pediatric Section Annual Meeting from Douglas Brockmeyer, MD, FAANS.

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Thank You #PedsNeuro2020 Contributors

Thank you to the presenters, attendees, hosts and staff who made the virtual 2020 Pediatric Section Annual Meeting a great success! Click below to view our program book.

Online Program

2020 Award Winners

Hydrocephalus Association Award

Mohammed Alshareef, MD
Complement Activation Leads to Worse Cognitive Outcomes Following Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage in a Chronic Mouse Model

Kenneth Shulman Award

Michelle Kameda-Smith, MD
Integrative Multi-omic Analyses Of MSI1 Function In Brain Cancer Reveal Context-specific Downstream Targets For Drug Discovery

(NEW 2020)
Bobby Jones Chiari and Syringomyelia Foundation Award

Vijay Mysore Ravindra, MD
Multi-Center Validation of the Condylar-C2 Sagittal Vertical Alignment (C-C2SVA) in Chiari I Malformation: A Study Utilizing the Park-Reeves Syringomyelia Research Consortium

(New 2020)
Molly Hubbard Award

Jignesh Kishor Tailor, MD, PhD
A human stem cell approach to understanding medulloblastoma initiation and maintenance

American Academy of Pediatrics-Section on Neurosurgery Award

Randaline Barnett, MD
Implementation of Telemedicine in Pediatric Neurosurgical Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Does Virtual Care Perpetuate Health Care Disparities?

Thank You for Attending the 2019 Meeting

Thank you to all those involved in making the 48th Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery in Scottsdale a success!

Save the Date for the 2020 Pediatric Section Annual Meeting, Dec. 1-4, at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. Detailed information coming early 2020.

Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2019 Abstract and Poster Awards

Shulman Award

Whitney Parker, MD – Generating Patient-Based Models of Neurodevelopmental Epileptic Disorders

Hydrocephalus Award

Cameron Sadegh, MD – Intraventricular Hemorrhage Induces Rapid Intracellular Signaling in the Choroid Plexus and Chronic Changes in CSF Reabsorption

Top Clinical Research Poster

Albert Isaacs, MD – MR Diffusion Changes in the Perimeter of the Lateral Ventricles Demonstrate Periventricular Injury in Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus of Prematurity

Top Basic Science Poster

Elsa Olson – Proximal Catheter Occlusion Simulation Study and Design of a Shunt Tap Aspiration System

2018 Pediatric Section Annual Meeting

Many thanks to local host Jay Wellons and the entire Vanderbilt team for the most highly attended Pediatric Section Meeting ever!

  • View the 2018 Pediatric Section Annual Meeting Online Program Brochure
  • Congratulations to the following oral presentation and poster winners:
    • Best Basic Science Poster: Amy Katherine Bruzek, MD. CSF Circulating Tumor DNA Copy Number Quantifies Tumor Growth and In Vitro Treatment Response in Pediatric DIPG and High Grade Glioma
    • Best Clinical Poster: Brandon G Rocque, MD, MS, FAANS. Quality of Life and Mental Health after Pediatric CNS Tumor Treated with Surgery Only
    • Hydrocephalus Award: Elizabeth Naylor Kuhn, MD. Cross Sectional Evaluation of Transition Readiness in the Interdisciplinary Spina Bifida Clinic
    • Shulman Award: Jacob Richard Lepard, MD. Developing a de novo Stereotactic Electroencephalography (SEEG) Program: A Multi-Institutional Pediatric Experience

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