E. Sander Connolly, Jr., MD, FAANS

The Exhibit Hall is officially closed! #AANS2026

Looking forward to FDA Commissioner Marty Makary giving this year's Charles L. Plante Lecture. Joined by Dr. Alexander Khalessi, this will be a fireside chat you won't want to miss!  #AANS2026 @AANSNeuro @CNS_Update @CouncilSNS @AANS_President @DrMakaryFDA @DrAlexKhalessi

Congratulations to E. Sander S. Connolly, Jr., MD, on a successful year as @AANS_President! Thank you for all your contributions to #neurosurgery and for your efforts to advocate for policies that improve patient care. #AANS2026 @AANSNeuro @AANS_President

AANS Presidential Address underway at #AANS2026. Standing room only. @AANSNeuro @AANS_President @ColumbiaNeuro

A packed room and a powerful start to the day for Plenary I. Plenary I brought together key updates, emerging science and leadership perspectives, highlighted by the AANS Presidential Address from @AANS_President, E. Sander Connolly Jr. From new data on migraine treatment to innovations in ICP monitoring, the session delivered a wide-ranging look at where the field is heading. A true must-see moment of #AANS2026

Make sure you review the Know Before You Go details for #AANS2026—everything from registration and housing to session planning, exhibitor info and key logistics to help you navigate the meeting with ease. With four days of cutting-edge science, hands-on learning and nonstop networking, a little prep goes a long way. Get ready, get organized and make the most of your time in San Antonio: ow.ly/6mQP50YSAe1 #AANS2026

I'm honored to serve as Lead Editor for @theJNS Neurosurgical Focus: “Advancing Neurosurgery Through Advocacy & Policy.” We welcome papers on access, innovation, public health, global care & quality to show how #neurosurgeons are advancing the field & improving patient lives!

Happening on Sunday, May 3 at #AANS2026, non-CME abstracts take center stage, bringing the best innovation and science to the main stage. You’ll want to grab a seat for Navigated, Trans-Muscular Cervical Pedicle and Pedicle Inlet Screws With an Accessory Mayfield Stabilizer: Cadaveric Accuracy Study Presenter: Martin Pham, MD, FAANS Discussant: Paul Park, MD, FAANS Company: @Medtronic

🚨 FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, will deliver the Charles L. Plante Lecture at #AANS2026. The AANS/CNS Washington Committee secured his participation as part of its ongoing work to bring national leaders to neurosurgery’s premier forums and advance the shared mission of @AANSNeuro and @CNS_Update. He will be joined in conversation by Washington Committee Chair Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA. Don't miss out. Join us on Friday, May 1, in San Antonio!

Just announced: FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, is the 2026 Charles L. Plante Lecture at #AANS2026, happening during the Opening Session on Friday, May 1, from 4:30 – 5 pm. Commissioner Makary brings a surgeon’s perspective to one of the most influential regulatory roles in medicine, with a strong focus on transparency and patient safety. Join us at #AANS2026, where Commissioner Makary will join Washington Committee Chair Alex Khalessi, MD, FAANS, for a timely conversation on science, medicine and regulation. annualmeeting.aans.org/featured-speak…

Heading to San Antonio for #AANS2026? Let people know you’re going and start the conversation early. Access the #AANS2026 Social Toolkit to share with your own network and amplify your presence before you arrive. From ready-to-use graphics to key messaging, everything you need is at your fingertips. Join us in San Antonio from May 1–4 and be part of an unforgettable meeting. ow.ly/MtmY50YKE7P

Designed to integrate cutting-edge technology into cranial workflows, this clinic highlights how virtual reality and artificial intelligence are reshaping modern neurosurgical practice. Faculty showcase VR tools for immersive preoperative planning and patient counseling, alongside AI platforms that enhance intraoperative navigation, precision and decision support. Sessions also address practical applications in documentation, coding and billing to streamline clinical operations. Engage in hands-on demonstrations with expert guidance and walk away with actionable strategies to elevate efficiency, accuracy and patient care. Learn more: #PC103" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">annualmeeting.aans.org/practical-clin…

In 1987, an intraoperative observation led to deep brain stimulation. Alim Louis Benabid, MD, PhD, Lasker & Breakthrough Prize laureate will give Van Wagenen Lecture at #AANS2026. May 1-4, in San Antonio, TX. Register at ow.ly/zXhY50YHb96 #DBS #DeepBrainStimulation #Parkinsons

Examine how VR and AI tools are reshaping operative planning, intraoperative execution and practice efficiency. Topics include VR-based patient education and preoperative simulation, AI platforms for predictive analytics and patient selection, navigation and screw placement technologies, and decision-support tools including robotics. Additional discussion addresses workflow optimization, documentation and billing efficiency. Hands-on stations provide practical exposure to spine-focused platforms, allowing attendees to evaluate how these technologies integrate into real-world practice. Learn more: #PC106" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">annualmeeting.aans.org/practical-clin…

The 2026 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting offers more than scientific programming. This year’s experiences include a hat bar and curated lifestyle vendors, a build-your-own BBQ rub station, Career Fair and a book signing with Alan R. Cohen, MD, FAANS, for his new memoir Comfort Always. Access the #AANS2026 Social Toolkit to share with your own network. Join us in San Antonio from May 1-4 for an unforgettable meeting! ow.ly/ohYj50YGKJ5

If you’re integrating brain mapping into your practice, you won’t want to miss this. Join global leaders at the AANS International Brain Mapping Program, May 1 in San Antonio, and gain practical approaches to intraoperative mapping and decision-making. annualmeeting.aans.org/aans-internati… Register for the AANS International Brain Mapping Program when you register for #AANS2026. Already registered for the meeting? Add it to your meeting registration at any time.

Teams comprised of medical students, residents and fellows compete head-to-head during Tumor Wars II:. Featuring a case-based Jeopardy-style game show with the @NSTumorSection, you won’t want to miss this at #AANS2026. Check out the full program here: ow.ly/yhqa50YAIvo

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