AANS/CNS Section
on Pediatric Neurological Surgery

Doug Cochrane 1950 – 2024 Dear Section Members, It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Doctor and Professor David Douglas Cochrane.  Doug, as he was widely known, leaves an enduring legacy of inspiration to the individuals fortunate to be influenced by him and the institutions that he served […]

Dr. Mark Stephen O’Brien passed away on October 20, 2023. Mark, the eldest son of Mark Peter and Hannah Dempsey O’Brien was born in New Jersey.  He graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School, South Orange, New Jersey. After attending Georgetown University, he spent the next three years in study for the Roman Catholic priesthood at […]

The Industry Relations and Research Committees are pleased to announce the opening of the first annual KLS Martin Innovations Challenge Award. The award amount is $20,000 and will be distributed in one allotment. The goal of this award is to support early work toward developing innovations that could one day be adopted by industry partners […]

We are saddened to convey that Dr. David Frim, former Section Chief and Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Chicago, passed away on August 22, 2023. Dr. Frim, a preeminent pediatric and congenital neurosurgeon, served as section chief of Neurosurgery for 13 years (2007 – 2020). In that time, he built a strong foundation […]

Dear Pediatric Neurosurgical Colleagues, On August 4 we all lost a wonderful friend and colleague with the passing of R. Michael Scott. We often talk about surgeons as legends or masters, but Dr. Scott truly was an unparalleled figure in pediatric neurosurgery. He was nationally and internationally respected as a leader in the field, and […]

The 2023 Annual Meeting NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 2, 2023 Omni Oklahoma City Hotel I Oklahoma City, OK. Schedule is now available. 2023 Annual Meeting Schedule

Request for Applications Meghan Rose Bradley Foundation Pediatric Brain Cancer Pilot Grant The Meghan Rose Bradley Foundation in partnership with the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Section on Pediatric Neurosurgery announces the 2023 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Pediatric Brain Cancer Pilot Grant. This grant program provides up to […]

I was deeply saddened late last week to hear of the passing of our fellow Section member, my friend and mentor, Dr. David Jimenez.  He was a kind, friendly and generous man.  His colleagues, patients and families admired and adored him.  As most of you already know, he was best known for introducing the novel […]

Inaugural recipient of the Sanjiv Bhatia Global Fellowship, Belinda Shao, with Dr. Bhatia’s wife Rita and son Shovan and International Relations Committee members Heather Spader and Ariana Barkley.  Dr. Shao will be spending her fellowship at the Philippine General Hospital in Manila Philippines under the mentorship of Dr. Ronnie E. Baticulon, Pediatric Neurosurgeon and Professor, […]

Happy to announce to 2024 Annual Meeting will be held in New York City, NY at the Sheraton Times Square “Better Together: The Power of Partnership” Thursday, December 12 – Sunday, December 15th 2024 More information to come!

Nominations being accepted for the following positions: President-Elect Vice President Secretary two Directors- at-Large two Members of the Nominating Committee. Click here Call for Nominations 2024 to learn more about qualifications and details for the position Nominations are due to the Section by June 1, 2023. Final nominations on behalf of the Section will be […]

ASPN 2023, 46th Annual Meeting January 29 – February 3, 2023. Condado Vanderbilt Hotel San Juan, Puerto Rico

Pediatric Neurological Surgery Section of the AANS/CNS and the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons joint statement on Gun Safety

Submit details about your Quality Improvement Project here today! Sincerely, the QI Subcommittee

Complete our Volunteer Form Express your interest in organized pediatric neurosurgery and we will do our best to get you involved in the right opportunities for you!

December 1st-4th 2022 in Washington, D.C Visit AANS website for our announcement!

The Section on Pediatric Neurosurgery is happy to provide complimentary podcasts cover the latest developments in pediatric neurosurgery. Podcasts are available on Apple and Spotify. Please click on the link below to bring you to our Podcast Podcast  

Dear Members: Like others around the world, we are following the war in Ukraine with profound sadness and concern. The devastation wrought by the military invasion is antithetical to the Congress of Neurological Surgeons’ mission to enhance health and improve lives. We cannot stay silent as Ukrainians suffer unimaginable loss of life, property, and security. […]

Attention all Pediatric Joint Section Members & friends: Are you creative? Are you artistic?  Do you want the fame and glory of designing the new Peds Section Logo?! We are looking for a more modern logo that represents the broad spectrum of pediatric neurosurgical patients and caregivers; something that is inclusive of all those we represent and serve. […]

AANS/CNS Pediatric Joint Section Survey Proposal Distribution of research surveys to health care professionals is an effective method to explore practice patterns, knowledge, etc. In order to distribute a survey to the Pediatric Joint Section membership, the survey must first be evaluated and selected by the Communications Committee. Please email a 1-2 page letter (Word […]

On behalf of the Education Committee of the Pediatric Section and Drs. Leonard and Niazi, we are excited to announce the next Educational Lecture on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 7 pm EST.  This educational curriculum for the pediatric section consists of an every-other-month virtual conference featuring a 30-minute educational talk followed by a 30-minute case presentation/Q&A […]

By Catherine A. Mazzola, MD, FAANS The Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF) has committed over 30 million dollars towards the support of 257 Young Clinician and Investigator Awards, 256 Medical student fellowships, 129 grants, and 88 resident and fellow educational courses. While the NREF has many ways to donate, one of the most meaningful […]

William R. “Bill” Cheek, M.D. 1927-2021 William R. Cheek, Jr., died peacefully on January 3, 2021 after an extended battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Bill Cheek was born on December 26, 1927 in Springfield, Missouri. He was an only child. Both of his parents were teachers. His father had a Ph.D. in Education. Bill graduated from […]

The Pediatric Section carries out its mission through the efforts of pediatric neurosurgeons like you! Please let us know your interests, skills, and any positions listed below in which you are interested. Most positions are 2 year terms. Volunteering does not guarantee assignment to a position and volunteers are expected to become members of the […]

It’s been a year since Tim George tragically left us. At this one-year anniversary, the Section Executive Committee would like to honor Tim’s memory by encouraging contributions to a fund in his name set up by his institution. Please see announcement here.

The passing of James T. Goodrich, MD, PhD on March 30, 2020, was a devastating blow — not only to the neurosurgical community, but to his many friends throughout the world. Jim was a kind and compassionate man who was revered by many. He was always willing to help others and traveled extensively to help […]

We are very saddened to announce the passing of Robin Humphreys on March 18, 2020. Robin was professor of neurosurgery at the University of Toronto and chief of pediatric neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children from 1996 until his retirement in 2003. He was a titan of pediatric neurosurgery and held the positions of […]

Molly Elisabeth Hubbard was 33 years old when she died this January in an avalanche, while skiing at the Silver Mountain resort in Kellog, Idaho. Dr. Hubbard was on a ski vacation from her work as the Campagna Fellow of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Oregon Health & Science University and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, where she had […]

We have lost yet another promising young pediatric neurosurgeon and another beautiful human being. First Sanjiv Bhatia, and now Tim George. It is time to step back and reflect. I can try to enumerate all the honors that Tim amassed in his lifetime. In neurosurgery, for example, he shone as a surgeon and physician and […]

Honor Your Pediatric Mentors through the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF) Honor Your Mentor fund. This is your opportunity to acknowledge those who have established the specialty by aiding those who will follow. To learn more about the honored pediatric mentors and the research they dedicate themselves to, please visit the Honor Your Mentor […]

The Fall 2018 ShortCuts Newsletter is now available. Click HERE to download.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Dr. Donald Reigel, one of the founding members of North American Pediatric Neurosurgery and the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery. Please read this important announcement from Jack Walker and Mark Proctor here.

As part of the AANS/CNS effort to promote international education and collaboration in pediatric neurosurgery, we would like to make you aware of InterSurgeon, a web platform developed by pediatric neurosurgeons to promote collaborations in global neurosurgery. Please visit the International efforts section of the website or the InterSurgeon website for additional information.

The 6th annual Advanced Practice Provider Pediatric Neurosurgery Conference is being hosted by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on May 2-3, 2019. For more information, visit HERE.