Mission

The Pediatric Section Research Committee is dedicated to advancing pediatric-focused neurosurgical research. The committee works to support investigators, foster collaboration, and build sustainable structures that promote high-quality research in both clinical and basic science domains.

Co-Chairs (2025-2027): Laila M. Mohammad, MD & Brandon Miller, MD, PhD

For any inquiries, please contact us at: PedsSectionResearch@gmail.com

Subcommittees

Grants Subcommittee

• Interfaces with research funding organizations to represent and promote pediatric neurosurgical interests

Co-Chairs (2025-2027): Afshin Salehi, MD & Winson Ho, MD

Clinical Research Subcommittee 

• Builds partnerships with established clinical research network, serves as a resource for investigators, and develop mentorship

Co-Chairs (2025-2027): Hassan Akbari, MD & Jonathan Pindrick, MD

NeuroPoint Alliance Chair: David Hersh, MD

Basic Science Research Subcommittee 

• Serves as a resource for investigators pursuing basic science and develop mentorship residents

Co-Chairs (2025-2027): Wes Phillips, MD & Jarod Roland, MD

History of Committee

Established in 2013

Previous Committee Chairs:

2023-2025: Amanda Saratsis & David Hersh

2021-2023: David Daniels & Todd Hankinson

2019-2021: Cormac Maher

2017-2019: Ed Smith

2015-2017: Ed Smith

2013-2015: Ed Smith