UT Southwestern Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery

We had the privilege of hosting visiting professor Dr. Daniel Curry from TX Children's and Baylor. His insights on minimally invasive epilepsy treatment were thoughtful, direct, and based on experience. He pushed us to think harder about how we balance innovation with judgement.

Exciting news! @chocchildrens is our presenting sponsor for our 40th Anniversary Gala. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 40 years of impact and community support. Get your tickets now! benefit.hydroassoc.org

BREAKING NEWS The 2023 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.

@SilleroDr and his collaborators recently published management of particular types of #stroke in #children. Making life better for children @childrens jnis.bmj.com/content/early/…

Wonderful addition to #neurosurgery and #spine literature by our adult partner!

Our Department Chair, @BobTimmermanMD, speaking at the Invited GE Luncheon on the topic, "New Frontiers in Radiotherapy," at the #ASTRO2023 meeting.

@HydroAssoc Medical Advisory Board Meeting being held @childrens and @UTSWNews discussing making life better for people affected by #hydrocephalus

Children's fellows Francisco Spessatto Pesente, M.D., (neurosurgery), and Milena Sampaio, M.D., (neurology), not only collaborate at work to make life better for children, but also support each other at home, as they happen to be married!

Improving #surgicaloutcomes and #quality through #innovation and communication @childrens childrens.com/research-innov…

Dr Price, our epilepsy surgeon, received a gift

Congratulations to @childrens as Children’s Medical Center Dallas was named as one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals and the Best Children's Hospital in North Texas by U.S. News & World Report. They are the only children’s hospital in North Texas to be ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties. Thank you for providing world-class care to our community on a daily basis!

We are really proud of our 4 chiefs who are completing 7 years of training @UTSWNeurosurg. They were always available, affable, and able. The world will be a better place with their care!

Excellent work by our colleagues in plastic surgery @childrens and @UTSW_Plastics

@DrDavidHarter @NYUneurosurgery @debaratibhanja @NathanShlobin @RansohoffProf Wow! Smart people!

We are fortunate to serve with incredible #healthcareprofessionals @childrens to make life better for children through #Neurosurgery

Dr Swift as @WillieNelson after a long call week (3 brain tumors, a spine fracture and fusion, 1 spine tumor, 3 shunt malfunctions, 2 tethered cords, epidural abscess, and a #chiarimalformation). Making life better for children @childrens

@UTSWPedsNeuro @RanaSaidMD @MichelleMachie What an amazing group of friends and partners!!

First day of the Dr. Iannaccone #UTSWChildNeuroResearch days concluded with the judges final review in a very tiny closet! 😂 All worth it to determine who will win the 💵 prizes after day 2 tomorrow!!

Strokes are often associated with adults but they also occur in children. Learn the symptoms of stroke in babies, children and teens from our experts: bit.ly/3ME9dLB. #StrokeAwarenessMonth

We are so fortunate to partner with #rockstars @childrens and @utswpediatrics to make life better for #neonatal patients! youtu.be/Kab9WyxrIa4

A true gentleman and a very fine #surgeon. We are proud to have participated in his training and education. We know he will help many!