Neurological Surgery News

Neuroscience experts collaborate to advance minimally invasive procedure to treat movement disorders

Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery specialists in the Department of Neurological Surgery and movement disorder specialists in the Department of Neurology have been performing the deep brain stimulation procedure since 1997, providing life-altering treatments for patients with neurological disorders.

July 31, 2025

End of an era: Neurological Surgery education director retires after 43 years of service

After more than four decades with IU School of Medicine, beloved Education Director Mary Gallagher will be saying farewell to the Department of Neurological Surgery.

July 28, 2025

IU neuroscientist studying potential drug targets for debilitating tumors that grow on nerves

Jignesh Tailor hopes his studies into the role of NF2 gene mutation in neural stem cell differentiation failure and tumorigenesis will lead to new therapeutics for children living with the rare genetic condition.

May 06, 2025

Celebrating 75 years of neurosurgery at the IU School of Medicine

With 75 years of world-class neurosurgery expertise, the Department of Neurological Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine continues to be at the forefront among national and international leaders in how it treats patients, investigates new therapeutics and trains the next generation of neurosurgeons.

April 15, 2025

Neurosurgery alum reflects on breadth of experience at IU School of Medicine

Over the course of his seven years at the IU School of Medicine, Mohamed Zaazoue, MD, MS, MBA, who graduated residency in 2024, was able to translate his “hands-on” approach to life into the operating room.

April 14, 2025

Mastering the art of surgery: Neurosurgeon launches microsurgical neuroanatomy laboratory

João Paulo Almeida, MD, PhD, serves as the director of skull base and pituitary surgery in the IU School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery and brings a vast track record in endoscopic skull base approaches, pituitary tumor resection, and complex cranial surgery.

April 10, 2025