Columbia Neurosurgeons Remember Dr. Joao ‘John’ Antunes

Columbia Neurosurgeons Remember Dr. Joao ‘John’ Antunes

We are saddened to learn of the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, neurosurgeon Dr. Joao “John” Antunes. Dr. Antunes was originally from Portugal. He came to the United States to complete his residency in neurosurgery, then joined the Columbia...
Looking for a Neurosurgeon? Ask About Specialization

Looking for a Neurosurgeon? Ask About Specialization

Patients fare better when their surgeons are specialized. So says a new study published in the BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal) and picked up by The Wall Street Journal. We couldn’t agree more! In fact, the neurosurgeons at Columbia University Medical...
Join the Brain Awareness Week Celebration

Join the Brain Awareness Week Celebration

March 14–20, 2016, is Brain Awareness Week, and this year we are not only raising awareness about how crucial brain research is, we’re also celebrating something big: The BRAIN Initiative® boosted funding for brain research from $200 million last year to $300 million...
Specialization Matters Whether it’s Time to Fix your Ferrari 458 Italia or your Brain

Specialization Matters Whether it’s Time to Fix your Ferrari 458 Italia or your Brain

Consider the Ferrari 458 Italia. Its V8 engine offers 125 horsepower for every one of its 4.5 liters. It’s more than a car – it’s a feat of engineering. Imagine you are one of the few tosis own this, or any, Ferrari (or maybe you don’t have to imagine – lucky you). Do...
Columbia Neurosurgeons Attend 2014 SUN Conference in Seattle

Columbia Neurosurgeons Attend 2014 SUN Conference in Seattle

This summer, several senior members of the Columbia Neurosurgery group took part once again in the annual SUN conference. SUN, or the Society of University Neurosurgeons, was established in 1965 and includes program directors, department chairs, and academic leaders...