Staff

Sweater Weather

December 19, 2019

Team members from the department recently had some fashionable holiday fun coordinating a cozy sweater soiree. Everyone looks so festive!


Neuro Elf climbs a Christmas tree. He's so close to the top!

Elfisode 5: Cutehanger

December 19, 2019

Is he climbing the tree or…just giving it a really big hug? We’re not sure, but his enthusiasm is infectious! Go, Neuro-Elf! Go!



Elfisode 4: Trophy Life

December 17, 2019

For all his unrepentant mischief-making, the Neuro-Elf still holds the #1 spot in our hearts this holiday season.


The neuro-elf swings by a ribbon.

Elfisode 3: Mission Imp-Possible

December 16, 2019

Looks like the Neuro-Elf is at it again with hi(gh)jinks. Such a troublemaker! At least he’s practicing good safety habits with that helmet.



An elf sits in front of a diagram depicting the skeleton of a reindeer.

Elfisode 2: Class Act

December 11, 2019

Our resident elf was recently found hard at work in the reindeer anatomy lab. Good for you, Neuro-Elf! Way to rack up those Continuing Medical Education credit hours.



Enter the Neuro-Elf

December 10, 2019

It looks like our resident elf has been busy making mischief at the Department of Neurosurgery this holiday season… Maybe you can find a better spot to blow your hair dry next time, Neuro-Elf?


Society for Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting and Education Day (2019)

November 25, 2019

Dr. Sandeep Burma (Neurosurgery and Biochemistry & Structural Biology) received the “Award for Excellence in Adult Basic Science” at the Society for NeuroOnclogy (SNO) Annual Meeting in Phoenix. The award, sponsored by the National Brain Tumor Society, was given for his laboratory’s research on the role of senescent astrocytes in promoting brain tumor development which […]


Employee Service Award Reception

November 22, 2019

Staff from the Department of Neurosurgery recently attended a UT award reception celebrating employee service anniversaries. Several individuals from our department were recognized for the contributions they have made to the university, including: Lori DePriest (5 years), David Garza (5 years), Lydia Boyd (10 years), Lee Birnbaum, M.D. (10 years), Viktor Bartanusz, M.D., Ph.D. (10 […]


United Way Campaign Lunch

November 14, 2019

We wanted to share some pictures from the city-wide 2019 United Way Campaign Kick-Off Lunch that took place on October 24th. Joan Seyle, our department’s SECC coordinator, was invited to attend as a representative of UT Health and the Long School of Medicine. UT Health San Antonio exceeded the limit set at $360,000.00 and raised […]


Staff members from the Department of Neurosurgery dressed up a Shane Sprague for Halloween!

Happy Halloween (2019)

October 31, 2019

Staff from the Department of Neurosurgery dressed up as team member Shane Sprague for Halloween this year! If you look closely, you can see that they also made name tags. Nice touch!