Neurological Surgery News

New division chief devoted to building ‘pediatric neuroscience center of excellence’

When he’s not meeting with families in the clinic or performing life-changing procedures in the operating room, Charles Stevenson, MD, dedicates his efforts to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research.

November 04, 2025

Neurophysiologist's lab works to improve deep brain stimulation therapy for patients with severe neurological disorders

Sohail Noor, PhD, aims to make deep brain stimulation more precise and effective for patients experiencing debilitating mental health conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction.

October 23, 2025

IU study finds possible treatment route for common type of genetic hearing loss

A team co-led by an Indiana University School of Medicine researcher has identified electrical inner ear signals that damage hair cells, causing hearing loss. 

September 10, 2025

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