The clinical trial represents a major step forward in finding new solutions for people living with treatment-resistant depression. 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery is pleased to welcome Marlon Jeyapaul as a healthcare management intern.

As temperatures begin to drop, aches and pains often rise. This feeling may seem like a coincidence, but, according to an expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, there is a real reason why individuals living with neck and back pain may experience increased discomfort during this time of year.

Martina Gonzalez Gomez, M.D., MS, has been promoted to assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery. In her new role, Gonzalez Gomez will primarily support the department’s Global Neurosurgery Program.

Winter weather can transform sidewalks, parking decks and entryways into unexpected, and sometimes invisible, hazards. Preparation and awareness can go a long way in reducing the risk of injury in slick, icy conditions.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery has relaunched its Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Fellowship, providing an advanced training opportunity for trainees seeking specialized expertise in spine care.

UAB Medicine has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of “100 Great Neuro and Spine Programs,” which recognizes hospitals and health systems that demonstrate excellence in neuroscience and spine care.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery is pleased to welcome LaToya Turner (left) and Courtney McSlarrow (right).

As winter illnesses circulate, UAB experts warn about the impact of untreated sinus infections.

In this installment, Brandon Rocque, M.D., a professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, explores his research on the psychological and support needs of pediatric patients and families experiencing neurosurgical problems.

Richard Knott has joined the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery as a human resources partner generalist, bringing with him more than 34 years of distinguished active-duty service in the United States Army.

UAB Neurosurgery and Trauma experts discuss the importance of taking precautions when decorating this holiday season.

UAB Hospital has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield, a designation awarded to health care facilities that demonstrate high-quality care, specialized expertise and improved patient outcomes.

New research co-led by the UAB School of Public Health could reshape treatment guidelines for asymptomatic carotid stenosis, a condition caused by a buildup of plaque in arteries that carry blood to the brain.

More than two years ago, 19-year-old Grayson Pope was fleeing a pop-up storm while playing golf with friends when a large tree collapsed on his golf cart. He suffered hundreds of brain bleeds, brain stem damage and swelling on his brain.

Fall sports are in full swing, and it is important to prioritize the safety of young athletes by being informed on ways to minimize the risk of concussions and next steps if one occurs.

After a motorcycle accident, Kristen Davison had a traumatic brain injury that involved facial fractures and bleeding in and around the brain.

Mahmood Abdul Gahni, Danny Lee and Tim Walker are the first 2025 honorees in the UAB Shared Values in Action Program. Nominations for second-quarter honorees are open through April 16.

Fothergill at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under ArmourOn March 23, 2025, professional angler Easton Fothergill reeled in a record-breaking win at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour—just 19 months after undergoing emergency brain surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital.

Members of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, the Global Alliance for Prevention of Spina Bifida (GAPSBiF) and the UAB mission:brain chapter recently came together with March of Dimes to advocate for a bill that could address a significant health disparity in Alabama’s Hispanic community.

Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, recently graduated from the spring 2025 cohort of UAB Medicine’s Leading Advancing Developing (LEAD) program.

The twelfth annual Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K and Fun Run will be held on Saturday, May 17, at Railroad Park in Homewood, Alabama.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Neurosurgery Leadership Council (NLC) has elected new officers, with Jacquelyn “Jacque” Shaia, J.D., Ph.D., (pictured)  serving as president and Diane Fisher as secretary.

Danny Lee, clinical research administrator II in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, has been named a 2025 honoree for the UAB Values in Action Program (VIP).

Twenty employees in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery have been recognized for their dedication and commitment as part of the university’s annual Service Awards program.

Jianmei Leavenworth, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery and assistant program director at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, has reached a significant milestone with her 50th study published on PubMed.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery proudly celebrates Thank a Resident Day, recognizing the dedication, hard work and sacrifices of our neurosurgical residents.

Anil Mahavadi, M.D., MBA, a neurological surgery resident in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Neurosurgery, and Yifei Sun, a medical student at the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, presented at the Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerve.

UAB was among the first medical centers in the country to obtain a MEG, having done so originally in 2001; however, evolving technology has created a need for replacing the old technology with a new one.

UAB helps meet the needs of adults with spina bifida by providing care as one of the only adult spina bifida clinics in the Southeast.