This Year's Theme

NEUROSURGERY

The 12th Annual Everything Neuroscience (ΣN) Conference brought together leading neurosurgeons, researchers, and students to discuss the latest advancements in neurosurgery. From groundbreaking surgical techniques to innovations in deep brain stimulation, the event highlighted the cutting edge of neurological research and practice.

EVERYTHING NEUROSCIENCE 2025: NEUROSURGERY – EVENT RECAP

📅 February 1, 2025 | 📍 William Doo Auditorium, University of Toronto

Speaker Sessions & Highlights

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Key Themes from ΣN 2025:

Epilepsy Surgery – New approaches using neuromodulation and optogenetics
Traumatic Brain Injury & Spine Surgery – Advances in surgical techniques & rehabilitation
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) & Neurotechnology – Innovations in movement disorder treatments
Stroke & Vascular Neurosurgery – Exploring cutting-edge endovascular approaches
Surgical Mentorship & Education – Training the next generation of neurosurgeons

🎉 A huge thank you to our speakers, attendees, and the NAUS organizing team for making this conference a success!

Speaker (AM)

Dr. Eric Massicotte

Dr. Massicotte discussed innovative models for spine surgery and concussion treatment, focusing on patient-centered care and education in neurosurgery.

Speaker (AM)

Dr. Hugo Andrade-Barazarte

Dr. Andrade-Barazarte explored cutting-edge treatments for stroke and vascular brain disorders, emphasizing novel surgical interventions and mentorship in neurovascular procedures.

Speaker (AM)

Dr. Christopher Lozano

Dr. Lozano shared insights from his research and clinical experience in spine injuries, discussing new approaches to neurosurgical education and patient recovery.

Speaker (PM)

Serge Sumarac

Srdjan’s research focuses on using DBS to treat Parkinson’s disease by analyzing movement-related and stimulation-evoked physiomarkers.

Speaker (PM)

Dr. Taufik Valiante

Dr. Valiante presented groundbreaking research on using optogenetics and neuromodulation for epilepsy treatment and improving Ontario’s regional epilepsy care model.

Speaker (PM)

Dr. Janiss Skulsampaopol

Dr. Skulsampaopol discussed the importance of mentorship in neurosurgical training, highlighting advancements in skull base surgery and increasing opportunities for women in the field.

Speaker (PM)

Dr. Michael Cusimano

With over 600 publications, Dr. Cusimano emphasized the importance of injury prevention, medical education, and innovative neurosurgical treatments.

Acknowledgments & Special Thanks

A huge thank you to:

🎤 Our incredible speakers for sharing their expertise
🎓 Our attendees for engaging discussions and making the event a success
🧠 The NAUS Executive Team for organizing this year’s ΣN Conference
💡 Our sponsors & partners for supporting neuroscience education and innovation

📸 And a special thank you to Lili for taking photos during the event
💜 See you next year at ΣN 2026!