Ruth Lau

🔍 The upcoming Super Bowl will feature the NE Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks, a revisit of their prior matchup in 2015. When teams run it back years later, they’re not just relying on memory alone… they’re obsessing over film, poring over every snap from their last matchup: what worked, what didn’t, and what’s changed in the lineup. 🩺🎥🏅 If every surgery had “game film,” what would be the #1 value? (Let us know in the comments) a. Spotting steps linked to higher complication risk b. Comparing technique across surgeons / institutions c. Tracking improvement over time (skill trajectory) d. Creating coaching moments for trainees e. Faster onboarding and skill-building for junior surgeons f. Building a global library of best practices g. All of the above

@parnian_habibi @iantmark Congratulations!!

You’re looking at a sellar/suprasellar mass with calcification and think, it must be craniopharyngioma. But it’s time to pause. Our @iantmark study found that 22% of pathology-proven giant pituitary macroadenomas showed peripheral calcifications on CT. ajnr.org/content/early/…

✍️ Inside the SDSC Fellows’ Research Community Newsletter At SDSC, collaboration drives innovation. The SDSC Fellows’ Research Community was founded on one simple belief: that the future of surgery will be shaped by the partnerships we build today. We created the SDSC Fellows’ Research Community Newsletter because collaboration doesn’t just drive research, it sustains a movement. Each edition brings together: 🧠 New perspectives on advancing surgical research 📅 Updates on upcoming events like our Data Science Roundtable 🔬 Highlights from members’ ongoing research and publications 📢 Announcements about research funding opportunities and grants 🌍 Spotlights on groundbreaking projects that embody the spirit of our community The newsletter exists to celebrate collaboration, amplify innovation, and connect our community—because together, we can transform surgical research and care. 👉 Learn more about our Fellows' Research Community and join here: surgicalvideo.io/research 🌟 We're honored to have been selected as Finalists for Best Use of AI under Product, Innovation, or Service (Health) by The Anthem Awards! Until October 30th you can also vote to help us win the Anthem Community Voice Award: lnkd.in/e94hZW53 #SurgicalInnovation #AIinResearch #HealthcareInnovation #GlobalHealth #AnthemAwards

@gelarehzadeh @theABTA She is starting soon!

Her 1st poster session ⁦@theABTA⁩ Absolutely grateful for ⁦@theABTA⁩ supporting my early years of #Research #Science when I was a #PhD student & ongoing #partnership to advance outcomes for #braintumor zadeh lab.com thanks #ABTA 🙏🏻 ⁦

Vote here for the beautiful work of @parnian_habibi and her artistic representation of CSF leak! The RSNA Art Contest returns for RSNA 2025, giving medical imaging specialists a chance to share their artistic ... wshe.es/E9vn7TbR

This new article reviews wide-ranging conditions that can mimic primary #PituitaryTumors and outlines a suggested approach to rational decision-making. Read now: bit.ly/46Vr9xn

Read “Beyond the #sella: Expanded #endoscopic #endonasal approaches for pituitary tumors” in our new supplement on #PituitaryTumors now: bit.ly/4flsteO

Have you read our new supplement on #PituitaryTumors yet? Here are the great articles you can find in the new issue! bit.ly/4feTb8W

@EditorNeuro @RuthLauMD @ap_landry The legacy of #FredGentili was beyond care of patients - he was the pillar that kept the culture positive @UofTSurgery @uoftmedicine @UHN @PMResearch_UHN Honor your Hero @AANSNeuro @NASBSorg @TumorSection @NREFORG

Dr. Gentili inspired generations of neurosurgeons with his exceptional skills and compassionate nature. Honoring his memory is a true privilege.

@parnian_habibi Congratulations!!!

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 I'll be presenting at RSNA 2025! Ready to see you in Chicago! #RSNA25 invt.io/1txbx0nwzn0

When my grandmother passed away, my grandfather was left alone in his house. Whenever I went to visit him, he was always by himself and didn't want anyone to move in with him. So, I came up with the idea of giving him a little dog that I had rescued from the street. When he received it, he named it 'Chirulin'. They do everything together: sunbathe, eat, go for walks, watch TV, etc. A few days ago, my grandfather fell ill and during those days he wrote me a letter on how to treat and take care of 'Chirulin', in case he didn't make it out of the hospital. He also wrote me the recipe for the soup he prepares for 'Chirulin'. And I could only think of asking him to also write me the recipe for living without him, without my grandfather. He entrusted 'Chirulin' to the whole family. Yesterday he was discharged and of course, we brought 'Chirulin' to him. He hugged him and whispered: "We need to hurry and do all those things we have left to do together, there's not much time," and he started laughing... Yes, my grandfather made a list of things he wants to do in the company of 'Chirulin', his faithful friend. Just seeing how 'Chirulin' looks at him, you can understand how much they love each other. And to those who say it's just a dog, I say: "animals are a gift for the soul, a gym to learn tolerance, respect, love. Love, the true kind, that doesn't divide but unites. Loving teaches us to love." Guendalina Middei ♥️❤️❤️❤️

🎉 @NASBSorg 2025 Annual Meeting was a milestone for SDSC! Two years after our first attendance, it was inspiring to see our Surgical Video Platform (SVP) grow from an idea to a platform enabling researchers to publish & present their work. #NASBS holds a special place in our hearts! ❤️ ✅ Our Director of ML, Margaux Masson-Forsythe delivered a standout talk on #AI in surgical research & care. ✅ SVP workshops with Dr. @RuthLauMD & Dr. @jo_chainey sparked collaboration & feedback to shape the platform’s future. ✅We received 50+ skull base neurosurgery case videos from @drjfm_stanford and @michaelthechang at @StanfordNsurg and @StanfordOHNS and 13 additional cases from two other key contributors, enriching our datasets and research resources. Thank you to everyone who supports our mission! Let’s keep building the future together. 🙌

Reflecting on an amazing @SAGES_Updates 2025 SDTS meeting! 🎉 Read all about it here: tinyurl.com/bddr8r5n Thrilled to have our Director of ML, Margaux Masson-Forsythe, showcase 'Enhancing Task Assessment Using Video Analytics' and moderate 'Agents for Efficiency & Simulation Improvement.' 💡 Thanks to all who made this possible, and to those who came to say hi in person!

🔧 Plus, join us for two interactive SVP workshop sessions, open to the surgical community, and supported by SDSC partners @RuthLauMD & @jo_chainey! Help shape the future of our Surgical Video Platform: 🗓️Friday & Saturday, Feb 14-15, 10am & 2pm each day 📍Endymion Room, 8th floor, Sheraton, New Orleans Your ideas matter—let’s build the future together! 🙌

🚀 Excited to share that our Director of ML, Margaux Masson-Forsythe, will be speaking at @NASBSorg 2025 Annual Meeting in #NOLA as a faculty member! Don’t miss her insightful talk on "A User's Guide to Currently Available AI Systems for Surgical Research and Care" on Feb 13 at 2:35 PM. 🎤

Today marks 3 years since the passing of Fred Gentili, a true giant in neurosurgery and my mentor. Fred’s dedication, brilliance, and humility shaped the field of skull base and pituitary surgery. Grateful to carry forward his lessons every day. #Neurosurgery #SkullBaseSurgery #PituitarySurgery #Legacy #FredGentili @UofTNeuroSurge @UofTSurgery

A welcome card from my new admin ⁦@MayoClinic⁩

Recently, @MayoClinic's Dr. Spinner introduced Dr. Zadeh as the new Chair of Neurosurgery for Rochester, MN. Learn more about how Dr. Zadeh's expertise supports the needs of our patients. bit.ly/4gK4VjH #Neurosurgery

Honored to be part of the @SurgicalDSC community and grateful for their support!