In this episode, we explore the brain as the center of identity and the deeper meaning of neurosurgery: precision, responsibility, and purpose.We also address the gender gap in neurosurgery and the barriers women continue to face in this field.

Join Dr. Silvia Vaca, Stanford-trained neurosurgeon, as she shares her journey from Bogotá to the OR, building sustainable global neurosurgery programs, and lessons in tenacity from elite training to low-resource settings. Topics include cerebrovascular surgery, global health innovation, and practical advice for aspiring medical leaders.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ernest J. Barthélemy, neurosurgeon, global health scientist, and Chief of Neurosurgery at SUNY Downstate.

From advancing neurotrauma care to supporting global health initiatives, his work focuses on expanding access to critical neurological care around the world.

A conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of global brain health.

In this episode of Neuronotes Mission Brain, we examine a traumatic brain injury (TBI) case in a 79-year-old patient whose seemingly minor fall evolved into an acute epidural hematoma. A powerful reminder that TBI is never trivial, and when it comes to the brain, every second matters.

This episode of Mission Brain Podcast is a celebration of love, purpose, and the people behind We Love Foundation. Joined by Santi Chumaceiro, we explore the power of loving tremendously and turning love into action.

https://www.welove.foundation/

A brief scientific update on endothelial glycocalyx disruption and glymphatic dysfunction in traumatic brain injury, highlighting early microvascular damage, impaired brain clearance, and their role in secondary injury and neurodegeneration.

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Listen to Sheila’s story about learning to just let things go and not take everything so seriously.

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Today on Mission Brain: Dr. Han on equity vs. equality, mentorship, and shaping the next generation of global neurosurgery leaders.

Aneurysms, AVMs, and Artistry - A Conversation with Dr. Michael T Lawton