Michael Ivan, MD, MBS, FAANS

Improving lives through #neurosurgery/ Professor & Director of #Skullbasesurgery @UMiamiHealth @jacksonhealth /Director of Research SCCC-BTI/ CEO @TumorNet

[UM Neurosurgery @UMneurosurgery]

We’re excited to welcome Michael Lim, M.D., Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at Stanford Medicine, as The Andrew Connor Curtis Endowed Featured Speaker at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. 🧠🍊🌴
Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 7–9 AM
📍 Lois Pope Life Center.

[UM Neurosurgery @UMneurosurgery]

Neurosurgery Neuroanatomy Morning Learning Conference.
#Neurosurgery #Mededu

[Michael Ivan, MD, MBS, FAANS @michaelivanmd]

Today marks a milestone that I’m incredibly proud to be part of.

Our team at the University of Miami and UHealth is the first in the world to bring this new glasses-free 3D visualization technology into the neurosurgery clinic for patient care.

For the first time, patients can see and truly understand their own tumors and anatomy in interactive 3D—without wearing VR headsets or special glasses. Instead of trying to interpret traditional CT or MRI slices, they can explore a personalized 3D model of their own anatomy alongside their physician. That changes the conversation, improves understanding, reduces anxiety, and helps patients make more informed decisions about their care.

Innovation isn’t just about advancing technology in the operating room—it’s about transforming the patient experience in the clinic. This is exactly the kind of future we’ve been working toward.

A huge thank you to our incredible collaborators at Avatar Medical, Barco, Dell and the entire University of Miami/UHealth team for helping make this vision a reality.

#ProudMoment #Neurosurgery #Innovation #PatientCare #MedicalTechnology #UniversityOfMiami #UHealth #AvatarMedical #BrainTumor #3DImaging #HealthcareInnovation @AVATAR_MEDICAL @Dell @Barco @umiamimedicine @UMiamiHealth @UMneurosurgery

Article: https://t.co/BrUoaFwkir

[Avatar Medical @AVATAR_MEDICAL]

First in the clinic: UHealth deploys Eonis Vision - Avatar Medical Vision software + Barco's Eonis 3D display, turning CT and MRI scans into glasses-free 3D visualizations for patient consultations. https://t.co/ZCpReCyTnV

[Michael Ivan, MD, MBS, FAANS @michaelivanmd]

@d_bayik @umiamimedicine @SylvesterCancer @NatureCancer Amazing work! Congrats Dr. Bayik and team!

[Connectomics Circle @ConnectomCircle]

📹 Now live

Watch @michaelivanmd, @VratkoH, and @richadahake's presentation "Functional Alterations in Brain Surgery: A Connectomic Analysis for Vestibular Schwannomas, Gliomas & Epilepsy" from the Connectomics Circle Summit at #AANS2026.

Watch here 👇
https://t.co/gG80MWV6EC

[Ashish H. Shah @AshishHShah4]

Congrats to our newly matched brain tumor fellows for 2027–2028 and our new translational surgical neuro-oncology fellow! We’re thrilled to welcome these superstars: Randall, Umberto and Sabrina! @UMneurosurgery @UmbertoTosiMD @randalltreffy @MCWNeurosurgery

[The Yang Lab @TheYangLab1]

@AANSNeuro @spinesection social breakfast with @martinphammd @amsobns @univmiami , #DrPeeters @MethodistHosp, @michaelivanmd @umiamimedicine @UMneurosurgery @AANSDiversity @NSTumorSection #aans2026 #aans #Innovation #Collaboration #Transformation. @IsaacYangMD @UCLANsgy @UCLA_ENT @UCLAHealth @dgsomucla @HarborUCLA @HarborUCLASurg @HarborTrauma

[AANS @AANSNeuro]

Incorporation of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence into Cranial Neurosurgical Practice highlighted how emerging technologies are actively reshaping cranial workflows. From preoperative planning and intraoperative navigation to AI-driven documentation and coding, attendees explored real-world applications through expert-led sessions and hands-on learning stations.

A clear look at how VR and AI are moving from concept to clinical practice. #AANS2026

[S.E. Robinson, Jr. @SERobinsonJr]

NEURALINK: CJ suffered a spinal cord injury and is ventilator-dependent. A few months ago, he was selected for the Neuralink PRIME Study at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. He recently underwent N1 implant surgery. at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine, with Neuralink co-investigator Dr. Michael E. Ivan, UoM Associate Professor of at the Miller School of Medicine Neurological Surgery and The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.

Per CJ, "In addition to being a stellar neurosurgeon, Dr. Ivan is really quite hilarious. Totally put me at ease even knowing that I was about to get a hole put in my head and wake up a cyborg!"

Right after surgery in the hospital, Neuralink Software Engineer Natalie Cygan stopped by his room, set up the Neuralink laptop, showed the brain waves, and gave his wife her personal cell number for future questions.

Per CJ, "Shortly after my surgery, a Neuralink engineer stopped by my hospital room to show my wife my brain waves. For the purpose of future arguments, Sweetie, this proves once and for all that I do have a brain..."

A day or two later at home, Neuralink's Sehej Bindra visited to assist with the N1 implant setup and training. CJ reached 6.23 BPS on WebGrid according to Sehej and they celebrated the success. Sehej is the the brainchild behind SimpleCell, a platform to integrate and streamline the bioinformatics research.

Per CJ, "Sehej is awesome. Came to my house three days straight to train me on my N1 and still meets with me virtually."

At his 1-month post-op visit, Dr. Ivan confirmed the surgery healed and the N1 implant was in the right place. The CT scan above shows how the implant looks in his skull. CJ called the clinical trial very encouraging because participants recovered tremendous respiratory function and the work of weaning from the ventilator helps keep motor neurons alive.

@SCI_Borg24, @michaelivanmd

[AANS @AANSNeuro]

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: https://t.co/qfZJO31B3S

[Michael Ivan, MD, MBS, FAANS @michaelivanmd]

Congrats to our amazing incoming class of neurosurgery residents! Welcome to the U… #neurosurgeryfamily The future is bright! #futureneurosurgeons #matchday 🙌🙌🙌

[Allan Levi, MD, PhD @AllanLeviMD]

So excited about our incoming 2026 class representing some of the best and brightest in the country 🎉🧠✨

Congratulations 👏

Dr. David Gomez — USC
Dr. Sarah Rivas — Thomas Jefferson
Dr. Max Saint-Germain — Johns Hopkins
Dr. Michael Tawil — UCSF
#ResidencyMatch

[Michael Ivan, MD, MBS, FAANS @michaelivanmd]

@DavidGomezMD @DoctorZada Congrats David!! Welcome to Miami!!

[Ashish H. Shah @AshishHShah4]

Just published! Neurosurgical leadership in Neuro-oncology clinical trials. Congrats team! @CKRamsoomair @ManuelaAB99 @NathanShlobin @michaelivanmd https://t.co/1Ay12lNrJd

[Michael Ivan, MD, MBS, FAANS @michaelivanmd]

Incredible showing from the University of Miami Skull Base Team at this year’s North American Skull Base Society Meeting in San Diego. So proud of our team for presenting outstanding work and helping lead the field in managing these complex disorders. Huge congratulations to our own Dr. Zoukaa Sargi, the incoming President!

#WeareNASBS #SkullBaseSurgery #SkullBase #Neurosurgery #ENT #Otolaryngology #AcademicMedicine #MedicalEducation #SurgicalInnovation #UniversityOfMiami #UMiamiHealth #TeamScience #MedConference @umiamimedicine @UMneurosurgery @umiamient @NASBSorg

[Salomon Cohen Cohen, M.D @DrCohenCohen]

Grateful for these two incredible mentors. Thank you for all the guidance along the way!!! Last #NASBS2026 as a resident!!
@michaelivanmd @JamieVanGompel

[Michael Ivan, MD, MBS, FAANS @michaelivanmd]

Collaboration is powerful. Whether it’s advancing research, raising funds, or advocating for a cause that matters, real impact happens when people come together.
This week I had the opportunity to support @StacheStrong in their mission to raise funds for brain tumor research. Through their collaboration with @SylvesterCancer Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Dolphins Cancer Challenge @TackleCancer — and partnerships with industry leaders like @Medtronic — we’re helping bring greater awareness to glioblastoma and the urgent need for better treatments and ultimately a cure.
Moments like this remind me how meaningful it is when organizations, researchers, advocates, and industry unite around a shared purpose. Together, we create the momentum needed to change lives.
To support in this mission. Donate now: https://t.co/4JvUhaFUV0
And Medtronic employees — remember you can double your impact through matching! 🙌
#StacheStrong #DolphinsCancerChallenge #BrainTumorResearch #GlioblastomaAwareness #Collaboration #CancerResearch #StrongerTogether

[The Yang Lab @TheYangLab1]

@NASBSorg bringing great minds together.
With @jacquesmorcosmd @UTHealthHouston , @michaelivanmd @umiamimedicine @UMiamiHealth , and @StephenTMagill @NUFeinbergMed @IsaacYangMD @UCLANsgy @UCLA_ENT @UCLAHealth @HarborUCLA @HarborUCLASurg @HarborTrauma @dgsomucla @uclacaltechmstp #nasbs #nasbs2026 #wearenasbs #anythingispossible

[NASBS @NASBSorg]

We are thrilled to announce the second installment of the One World Skull Base Webinar Series focused on Open vs. Endoscopic vs. Combined Approaches in Skull Base Surgery: When and Why? featuring expert teams from Canada & the U.S. Register Today! #nasbs
https://t.co/z2erwGHu8y

[International Consortium on Meningiomas (ICOM) @ICOMeningioma]

Thank you to the organizers of our upcoming NASBS/ICOM #Meningioma Education Day, @gelarehzadeh @FarshadNassiri @ap_landry @michaelivanmd and Paul Gardner.

You can learn more about the agenda or register as part of the @NASBSorg 2026 Meeting here: https://t.co/i27ub7VmQZ