Future African Neurosurgeons

Neurosurgery interest group for African medical students, general practitioners, and residents | Mentorship | Education | Research | Career development

[Future African Neurosurgeons @FutureAfroNS]

The recorded presentation of @FutureAfroNS's activities and accomplishments is available on our YouTube Channel: https://t.co/AhHxqFFwvL

[Kee Park @keepark]

An outstanding and heartwarming presentation by @LASebopelo @YvanZolo @ulricksidney of @FutureAfroNS at @HarvardPGSSC today. Their vision, leadership, education, mentoring, & research are amazing and give a huge boost to @GlobalNeuroSurg in #Africa. #Ubuntu

[Gabriel Zada, MD, MS @DoctorZada]

Excited to announce the June 2026 issue of Neurosurgical Focus @TheJNS : “Craniopharyngioma: Contemporary Management.”

This outstanding collection brings together leading global experts to explore advances in craniopharyngioma care, including molecular biology, surgery, radiation therapy, outcomes research, and emerging targeted therapies.

Congrats to our outstanding Topic Editors—Pamela Jones, Laura Dichtel, Tareq Juratli, Kyle Wu, Olabisi Sanusi, and Guillermo Aldave—for an exceptional issue.

I invite our neurosurgical, endocrinology, oncology, and skull base colleagues to explore this outstanding collection.

Read the full issue here:
https://t.co/lGI6lggRzY

#Neurosurgery #SkullBase #BrainTumor #Craniopharyngioma

[Women In Neurosurgery (WINS) @WomenInNSGY]

We’re honored to host Dr. Langston Holly, at the 2026 Collaborative Symposium! Be sure to tune in for his insights on resilience, mentorship, and the power of diverse perspectives in shaping the future of neurosurgery! REGISTER today!

[Segun Afolaranmi @OJAfolaranmi]

You can also read our blog post on the paper here https://t.co/YeatlOpfUw

Big thanks to coauthors @elisegarton @DadaOlaoluwaEz1 @SeharVirani, Dr Shour, Dr Onitilo…and to the reviewers!

[Segun Afolaranmi @OJAfolaranmi]

Glad to see this important work out in @CommsMedicine @NaturePortfolio

We provide a comprehensive overview of the cancer research funding landscape in Africa with critical calls to action, especially as global funding priorities change.

https://t.co/EeDpKJyDrE

@NabeelZafarMD

[Syed Nabeel Zafar @NabeelZafarMD]

Many congratulations Segun @OJAfolaranmi getting this important work out.
Funding for cancer research is everyone so important!!
@AORTIC_AFRICA @NCICancerCtrl @WiscSurgery @UWCarbone
#globalonc
@globaloncology

[Communications Medicine @CommsMedicine]

🚨 NEW RESEARCH! ⚕️ 🩺

Afolaranmi et al. report on the trends in cancer research funding in Africa over 20 years, highlighting the regional disparities.

https://t.co/Aj49LU7dO0
#HealthinAfrica #PublicHealth

[Gabriel Zada, MD, MS @DoctorZada]

Our new @uscbtc study published in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology @JNeurooncol

In a national dataset of >3.3M patients, we found:

• BSO alone → lower lifetime risk of meningioma
• HRT → increased risk
• BSO + HRT → highest risk, particularly in women with hormone-driven conditions (fibroids, endometriosis, gynecologic malignancy)

Interestingly, patients who developed meningiomas after BSO + HRT were less likely to undergo surgical resection, suggesting these tumors may be more indolent.

Important implications for hormonal exposure, risk stratification, and counseling after surgical menopause.

Great work by Will Zeng + our USC team.

Study:https://t.co/jB9LJu8SHm

#Neurosurgery #endocrinology #obgyn @NeurosurgeryUSC

[Women In Neurosurgery (WINS) @WomenInNSGY]

Join us for "Research On the Wards" as we hear from experienced researchers, sharing key guidance on how to stay involved in research amidst busy clerkship schedules! Learn about maintaining research productivity during medical school, and identifying opportunities for projects.

[Gabriel Zada, MD, MS @DoctorZada]

Thank you Dr. Bi for leading this timely issue- Looking forward to seeing the great contributions in this space!

#Neurosurgery #MedTwitter

[BMJ Global Health @GlobalHealthBMJ]

The data highlight a shift in disease outbreak patterns, with a decline in the number of countries reporting public health events of concern linked to COVID-19 and a rise in those reporting outbreaks of viral diseases transmitted by vectors.
Link: https://t.co/M72TTQFxGD
#bmj

[CNS @CNS_Update]

Submit your abstracts for #2026CNS today! Don't miss the opportunity to present your original science at the most exciting neurosurgical meeting of the year in front of your peers. Check out our list of award as well: https://t.co/eT1j9GFmtg
#CNSEvolution #neurosurgery #abstracts
@CNSResidents

[Sara Venturini @_SaraVenturini_]

New year new global study!

⚠️join the new #PLOTICH study
🌍🏥 any hospital worldwide

Info at https://t.co/RpCuhdODkf

@global_neuro #globalneurosurgery #braininjury #brainhaemorrhage

[PLOT-ICH Study @plotichstudy]

Want to join a new research project in global brain injury care?

The PLOT-ICH Study aims to understand global variation in patient care & pathways for non-traumatic intracranial haemorrhage.

Now OPEN for registration!

Head to https://t.co/amHbfPotci to find out more!

[PLOT-ICH Study @plotichstudy]

The @plotichstudy team are looking for collaborators worldwide to participate in this new study.

We aim to assess the global variation in patient characteristics, management and short-term outcomes of spontaneous intracranial haemorrhage.

👉https://t.co/GjQUngWulL

[PLOT-ICH Study @plotichstudy]

PLOT-ICH study has launched! Head to https://t.co/amHbfPnVmK for more info!

Aims:
- assess the global variation in spontaneous intracranial haemorrhage care,
- provide a global snapshot of mortality rates,
- variation in patient factors, resources available & delays to care

[POHER @POHER_NGO]

@POHER_NGO Annual Medical Research and Mentorship Symposium

Registration:
https://t.co/r3fzBU11MO

#mentalwellbeing

[Ignatius Esene MD,M.Sc, PhD, MPH. @ignatiusesene]

Congratulations @ghomsi5 . Well deserved!

[The G4 Alliance @theG4Alliance]

Chairman's Challenge donor feature: Dr. @ChadPerlyn, a global pediatric surgeon who serves as the G4 Alliance Fellowship Director.

#ChairmansChallenge #G4Alliance #GlobalSurgery #Donor #HolidaySeason

[NIHR GHRG on Acquired Brain & Spine Injury (ABSI) @global_neuro]

Join us online on the 26th November (14:00-16:00 GMT) for our Power of Partnership: Strengthening Acquired Brain and Spine Injury research through Community Engagement and Involvement webinar!

Register using the QR below or by visiting https://t.co/f6h4DVb3kW