Faculty
Jim Brookshier Becomes AAOP Fellow
September 21, 2022
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce that faculty member Jim P. Brookshier, MPO, CLPO, FAAOP, recently achieved Fellow status through the American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics (AAOP). The AAOP is an elite group of professionals who have completed extensive educational requirements and contributed to the advancement of their respective fields through published […]
Dr. Mesfin Accepts Appointment to CME Committee of NASS
September 7, 2022
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce that Fassil Mesfin, MD, has accepted an appointment to become a member of the Continuing Medical Education Committee of the North American Spine Society (NASS). As a member, he will be responsible for assessing educational needs and developing CME activities to enhance the capabilities of spine professionals. […]
New Article Published in Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
August 3, 2022
Faculty and residents from the Department of Neurosurgery recently published an article in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience demonstrating that most ruptured aneurysms are small and have low rupture risk scores. The article’s co-authors include Lee Birnbaum, MD, Justin Mascitelli, MD, Pavel Rodriguez, MD, Victoria Fischer, MD, and Matthew Webb, MD. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35878541/
Justin Mascitelli, MD, Voted Neurosurgery Member-at-Large for SNIS
July 29, 2022
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce that Justin Mascitelli, MD, was recently voted the 2022-2023 Neurosurgery Member-at-Large for the Board of Directors of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery (SNIS). We believe Dr. Mascitelli is well-suited to this position and the SNIS will greatly benefit from his guidance and leadership in this new role.
SNIS 2022 – Dr. Mascitelli Presents Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization Complications.
July 25, 2022
The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) is currently holding their 19th annual meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from July 25-28. The hybrid-style gathering was planned so that attendees would be able to access the meeting’s resources both virtually and in person. Today, Justin Mascitelli, MD, will be giving a presentation on “Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization […]
Dr. Burma Interviewed about Research Concerning Glioblastoma and Senolytic Drugs
June 30, 2022
Ivanhoe Broadcast News recently published a story about the difficulties physicians face when treating glioblastoma. They interviewed Sandeep Burma, PhD, to learn more about the research his team is doing concerning the use of senolytic drugs to prevent the premature aging of healthy brain cells caused by radiation therapy. You can read the story and […]
Dr. Burma Interviewed about Research Involving Space Radiation and Glioblastoma
June 28, 2022
Sandeep Burma, PhD, was interviewed by Ivanhoe Broadcast News to discuss the research his team is conducting at UT Health concerning the role space radiation might play in the development of cancer, specifically glioblastoma, among astronauts. You can watch Dr. Burma’s interview and read the accompanying story by visiting the link below. The Effects of […]
Dr. Mascitelli Interviewed for UT Health Story Concerning Local Stroke Survivor Patient
May 31, 2022
Justin Mascitelli, MD, FAANS, was recently featured in an article published by UT Health describing patient Sandra Barnes’ experience as a stroke survivor. You can read about Sandra’s story and review some of the warning signs and risk factors for stroke by visiting the link below: http://www.uthscsa.edu/patient-care/physicians/news-item/Know-the-warning-signs-local-stroke-survivor-shares-her-story
Justin Mascitelli, MD, Co-Directs Introductory Course in Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
April 5, 2022
On April 29th, Justin Mascitelli, MD, will be co-directing an introductory course in cerebrovascular neurosurgery for residents and medical students. You can attend this full-day didactic course with hands-on sessions at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons in Philadelphia. Attendees are not charged any additional fees to join and are provided […]
Dr. Tarasiewicz Presents 2022 Neurosurgery Senior Student Award
April 4, 2022
Izabela Tarasiewicz, MD, Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, recently presented the Neurosurgery Senior Student Award to Jacob Bethel at the 2022 MS4 Award Ceremony. This award is given to the individual who rotated with our department during the past academic year and was unanimously voted as the best, most knowledgeable medical student. Dr. Tarasiewicz and […]