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Global Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
Traumatic Brain Injury
Nepal
Gender Gap In Neurosurgery
Mexico City
Stroke Care In Latin America
Aneurysm
Mission Brain
Next-Generation Flow-Diverting Technology
Somatic Mutations In Vascular Malformations
Acute Stroke Management
AI In Stroke Care
Women In Medicine
Diffuse Axonal Injury
Epidural Hematoma
Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Functional MRI
Financing
Neurovascular Surgery

The mission:brain Podcast is the official podcast of the mission:brain Foundation. This entirely student-led project aims at sharing the stories of doctors, patients, researchers and medical students from all around the globe to shed light upon the disparities in healthcare and gain insight into the fascinating realm of Global Neurosurgery and its growing community. YT: youtube.com/@missio... more

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Welcome back to NeuroNotes! In this episode, we explore traumatic brain injury beyond structural damage, understanding TBI as a disorder of disrupted brain networks. Learn how diffuse axonal injury, altered connectivity, and modern neuroimaging are r... more

In this episode of the Mission Brain Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Omar Choudhri to discuss how innovation in healthcare knows no borders. From pioneering advances in neurovascular care to the power of global collaboration, Dr. Choudhri shares how id... more

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In this episode, former WFNS President Dr. Franco Servadei shares his experience in neurotrauma, traumatic brain injury care, and the challenges of global neurosurgical education.

We discuss healthcare inequality, the importance of research in low-i... more

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Ep. 10 ft. Dr. Khadka

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Omar Choudhri
Board-certified cerebrovascular neurosurgeon
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Ep. 12 ft. Dr. Omar Choudhri
Franco Servadei
Professor, BASA Institute; former president of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
BASA Institute; WFNS
Episode: Ep. 11 ft. Dr. Franco Servadei
Namrata Khadka
Neurosurgeon, first woman neurosurgeon in government service in Nepal, visiting professor
Bir Hospital; Preseniate Calrion School of Medicine (US)
Episode: Ep. 10 ft. Dr. Namrata Khadka
Dr. Sophie de Herbimont
Board-certified endovascular neurosurgeon; founding partner at NeuroCare Clinic (Hospital Angles Universidad, Mexico City); stroke coordinator
NeuroCare Clinic, Hospital Angles Universidad
Episode: Ep. 9 ft. Dr. Sophie d'Herbemont
Dr. Silvia Vaca
Neurosurgeon with a focus on cerebrovascular care and global health
Stanford Neurosurgery, Global Neurosurgery initiatives
Episode: Ep. 8 ft. Dr. Silvia Vaca
Ernest Barthélemy
Neurosurgeon; President of the American Society of Black Neurosurgeons; Global Neurosurgery advocate
Sunny Down State and One Brooklyn Health; American Society of Black Neurosurgeons (ASBN)
Episode: Ep. 7 ft. Dr. Ernest J. Barthélemy
Santi Chumaceiro
Founder of We Love Foundation, We Love Gala, We Love Venezuela
We Love Foundation / We Love Gala / I Love Venezuela (Now We Love)
Episode: Ep. 6 ft. Santi Chumaceiro x Dr. Q
Sheila Sichani Tai
Guest on Missionbrain Podcast sharing her neurosurgery journey
Missionbrain Foundation
Episode: Ep. 5 ft. Sheila Sichani
Seunggu Jude Han
Clinical associate professor at Stanford University; neurosurgeon; chief of neurosurgery at Palo Alto VA Medical Center
Stanford University; Palo Alto VA Medical Center
Episode: Ep. 4 ft. Dr. Seunggu Jude Han

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Ali Azzan Ahmed
Host of Missionbrain Podcast; multiple appearances across episodes
Sumana
Host of Neuronotes; medical student

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Ep. 3 ft. Dr. Michael T Lawton
Q: When is an aneurysm better treated with clipping versus endovascular approaches?
He notes that decisions depend on aneurysm anatomy, patient demographics, and overall health, and that sometimes both endovascular and open approaches are viable; the choice hinges on achieving the best, most durable cure with the least morbidity, often after discussing options with family.
Ep. 3 ft. Dr. Michael T Lawton
Q: How did your journey with Missionbrain begin?
Lawton explains starting a 'giving back tour' with Alfredo Cagnones, traveling to Guadalajara and Mexico City, driven by a desire to help patients in need and to teach local colleagues, which eventually expanded into a broader, sustainable, teaching-focused Mission Brain with chapters and international outreach.
Ep. 2 ft. Dr. Kee Park
Q: What piece of advice would you give younger generations pursuing this work?
Keep hope alive and remember that you do not have to be a seasoned neurosurgeon to contribute; public health, storytelling, journalism, and policy work are also valuable paths that can advance global neurosurgery.
Ep. 2 ft. Dr. Kee Park
Q: What is something that excites you about the future of neurosurgery and technology?
The growing integration of global neurosurgery within the profession, the expansion of journals and meetings, and the rapid advancement in neurotech and AI, while maintaining a core identity of compassionate medical care in global health practice.
Ep. 2 ft. Dr. Kee Park
Q: What is the fastest or most impactful lever to cut neurosurgical mortality globally?
The most impactful lever now is financing and reimbursement; creating government-sponsored social health insurance to guarantee payment for neurotrauma care enables sustainable service delivery and scaling, rather than relying solely on device or training donations.

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The series centers on global neurosurgery, disparities in care, and capacity building through real-world stories from clinicians, medical students, and patients. Across episodes, guests discuss global health inequities, education and training across borders, endovascular and stroke care, gender barriers in neurosurgery, and patient perspectives within complex surgical journeys. Technology and innovation—ranging from AI-assisted prognosis to low-cost diagnostic solutions—are explored as enablers for better outcomes in low-resource settings. The show often foregrounds mentorship, collaboration between high- and LMIC institutions, and practical strategies for expanding access to advanced neurosurgical care while highlighting personal journeys ... more

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