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We are a nonprofit organization committed to advancing neurosurgery across the globe by collaborating with local partners through treatment & education.
Joined March 2017
Dr. Michael T. Lawtwon, President & CEO of @BarrowNeuro has been chosen as this year's recipient of the esteemed Cushing Award for Technical Excellence and Innovation in Neurosurgery, a recognition bestowed by the prestigious @AANSNeuro!.
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Mission:Mexico City 2022! Many thanks to our partners and students @medicasur and @anahuac for making us feel so welcome and for allowing us to change the world together!! @DoctorQMd @mtlawton #GlobalNeurosurgery #TreatEducateEmpower
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🎙️✨ Exciting Announcement! Introducing missionbrainpodcast 's "Women in Neurosurgery" series! 💪🧠 Join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking journeys of extraordinary women shaping the future of neurosurgery 💜 #WomenInNeurosurgery #MissionBrainPodcast #EmpoweringWomen 🌟
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Congratulations Dr. @RadziHamzah for being the recipient of the first Lisa Hannegan Humanitarian International Neuroscience Scholarship (LHHINS)! We thank you for all the work that you are currently doing to change the world! @DoctorQMd @mtlawton @keepark #GlobalNeurosurgery.
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Unveiling Mission Brains Global Neurosurgery Research Group brand-new logo! 🌟. Our research focuses on groundbreaking advancements in neurosurgery. Apply through the link in bio!
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Looking back on what we were able to do this year, we are astounded by your generosity & trust, & reminded that not only is generosity transformative to the giver & receiver but that the ripple effect goes far beyond what we even imagine. Happy holidays & all the best for 2019.
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We're proud to announce two new Lisa Hannegan Humanitarian International Neuroscience Scholarship 2023 recipients: Maria Punchak, MD and Megan Still, MD! . Learn more about them here:
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106 participants in 26 countries took part in mission:brain's Hackathon: Bridging Disparities and Advancing Global Neurosurgery. Thank you to everyone who participated in mission:brain's 1st Hackathon and to everyone involved to make it a success! .#missionbrainhack2022
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Check out CNS Neurosurgery to learn about the impact the international Hackathon has made in global neurosurgery! @doctorqmd @mtlawton #missionbrainhack24 @mtlawton @DoctorQMd @CNS_Update
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We are excited to welcome Dr. Barthélemy, our guest speaker for the Global Neurosurgery Panel at the 2024 Hackathon!
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We're happy to announce that April Sabangan has been appointed as mission:brain's new Chief Executive Officer. See @DoctorQMd's announcement here:
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DEADLINE TO APPLY TO JOIN OUR GLOBAL NEUROSURGERY RESEARCH GROUP IS TONIGHT! Don‘t wait to be a part of this elite, talented and motivated group. GNRG will be changing the world. Link to the application in our bio. 🧠 💡 @michael_t_lawton @aprilswrld @keepark @taimur.hassan4
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Thank you to all the judges who helped out throughout the weekend and gave insightful input to decide the winners!! We hope to see you again in future Hackathon and Mission:Brain events 🧠🧡 #missionbrainhack2024
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The Mission:BRAIN x Women in Neurosurgery scholarship will support travel, observership, training, research activities and other expenses related to their neurosurgical educational experience in the US. @DoctorQMd @mtlawton @CNS_Update @WINSneurosurge1
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Dr. @DoctorQMd , President of Mission:BRAIN, is inviting you to join an innovative opportunity to unlock the future of neurosurgery and technology. Don't miss out on this chance to shape tomorrow's breakthroughs! . Apply today to Hackathon 2024 -
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Exciting new Peer Mentorship Program debuts with renowned neurosurgeons Dr. Kee B. Park and Dr. Ron Baticulon! Elevate your expertise and connections in global neurosurgery. #Research #PeerMentorship #MissionBrain #Education #missionbrainorg #missionbrainfoundation #Neurosurgery
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Great time breaking bread with our volunteers and M:B chapter members during @CNS_Update in San Francisco! Thank you everyone for coming!! Let’s continue to change the world together!! #TreatEducateEmpower #GlobalNeurosurgery @DoctorQMd @mtlawton
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for The Lisa Hannegan Humanitarian International Neuroscience & Nursing Scholarship (LHHINNS). Four scholarships will be awarded. For more info & to apply, please visit
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Dr. Gbassara Koulagna Boris MD, Neurosurgery Resident, .“This victory was not possible without the support of the Cameroon government, instilling a spirit of perseverance, humanitarianism, teamwork, and compassion.”
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Peer Mentorship Program's second panel is with international medical graduate Dr. Anudeep Yekula! Elevate your expertise and connections to match into neurosurgery as an IMG.
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Exciting things coming from our new collaboration with @WINSneurosurge1 & @CNS_Update Foundation and we can’t wait to share it with you all! Stay tuned!! #GlobalNeurosurgery #WomenInNeurosurgery #MaryamRahmanMD #LauraSnyderMD #AprilSabangan @DoctorQMd @paosmeade
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🧠✨ Dive into the Fascinating World of Neuroscience with Mission Brain's Neuro Magazine! 📖💡. From mission:BRAIN Humanitas comes a magazine that delves deep into the wonders of the brain 🌟 . Stay tuned for our upcoming second issue! Can you guess the subject? 🤔🔍
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We're proud that our Lisa Hannegan Humanitarian International Neuroscience & Nursing Scholarship scholar Victur Lu, MD has published his 2nd paper in their series on the needs of pediatric neurosurgery in La Paz, Bolivia!. Read the paper here:
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We are excited to announce a collaborative TEAM RESEARCH AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM in advance of our first ever Mission:BRAIN Research Symposium this fall. JOIN A TEAM AS A MENTEE. JOINING AS A PEER MENTOR.
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Meet our mentors for the first @HmsBrain x Mission:Brain Neurosurgical Hackathon! Thank you for providing expert’s advice to our teams! @alexandragolby @BonsrahNancy @ShaneBurkett @MichaelDewanMD @paosmeade @garauvsingal @BrianNahed @NeuroChirGlobal @josephneimat
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We are very excited to participate on our 3rd Neurosurgical Symposium with @medica_sur hospital, “Compartiendo Experiencias” during our next mission trip in Mexico City! . This event is free of cost and open to the public! . JOIN US!
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Meet the amazing group of judges for the first @HmsBrain neurosurgical hackathon! Tune in to listen to the pitches! .#MissionBrainHack2022 @mtlawton @keepark @michaelivanmd @JohnHShinMD @Thango02 @ronibats
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Read the wonderful profile by Lesley McClurg on @KQED on our Co-Founder & President Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa (@doctorqmd). Read here:
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We're pleased to announce the 2024 Juan Beckmann Vidal (@funed_mx) Scholarship for Mexican Neurosurgeon recipients!. Congratulations to:. Dr. Karen Padilla.Dr. José Carlos Herrera.Dr. Luis Adrián Miranda García
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Congratulations to all accepted applicants! If you weren't selected for the 2024 Hackathon, please stay engaged with our future events. Your enthusiasm and efforts are appreciated, and we hope to accommodate more participants in upcoming activities. @DoctorQMd @mtlawton
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We are very excited to announce the first recipient of the Lisa Hannegan Humanitarian International Neuroscience Scholarship (LHHINS) at the closing ceremony of the @HmsBrain x @missionbrainorg Hackathon. Join us today via zoom at 5:00pm EST. #LHHINS #GlobalNeurosurgery
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We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the Lisa Hannegan Humanitarian International Neuroscience & Nursing Scholarship 2023! 🎉🎓. Congratulations to the following talented individuals who have been selected for this scholarship.
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Happy Thanksgiving from our Mission:BRAIN family to yours!
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In our last Town Hall on September 23, 2023, we witnessed an extraordinary gathering of minds from 23 diverse countries, uniting with a common purpose: to elevate the Mission Brain Foundation’s impact in the realms of treatment, education, and empowerment worldwide.
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The Lisa Hannegan Humanitarian International Neuroscience & Nursing Scholarship (LHHINNS) aims to promote the advancement of neuroscience and neurosurgery worldwide. To see application criteria and to apply, please go to
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We are proud to announce the first International Fellowship Award recipient: Andres Ramos-Fresnedo, M.D. Hear more from himself here and on
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Student chapter members!!! .Let us know if you are planning to attend the @CNS_Update annual meeting this year!! We would love to meet you in person!. Please send a DM with chapter and contact info!. #Treat #Educate #Empower .@DoctorQMd @mtlawton.
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Join us for Dr. Park’s Keynote Talk on Sunday, June 30th at 12:15pm EST. #missionbrainhack24.
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Read our co-founder @DoctorQMd's inspiring story of determination and persistence in the face of the adversity. Purchase your rereleased @Mayoclinicpress copy at or Amazon
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RSVP for FREE to our 2nd webinar "Promoting Global Neurosurgical Partnerships and Health Equity" on November 13, 2021 7 a.m. PST
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Please fill out this peer mentee form application:.or see link in bio. Please fill out this peer mentor application:.or see link in bio. Deadline: February 25th, 11.59 PM EST
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If you're going to CNS 2023 this year in Washington DC, join us for our traditional #AnnualMeeting lunch to break bread and to know about our most recent global updates! . September 10th from 12:00-2:00pm EST.Oyamela Cocina Mexicano Restaurant. RSVP here:
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On behalf of @DoctorQMd, we would like to cordially invite you to join us this Friday morning at 7 AM EST to be part of the case records discussion at @MayoClinic Florida. Register here at:
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Congratulations to our outstanding team members on their CNS abstracts! . We're incredibly proud of their contributions to advancing global neurosurgery and fostering international collaboration. Kudos to Juan Pablo and Haan for their dedication and groundbreaking work! 👏
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We introduce to you the 2024 MB Hackathon Oversight Team! 🌎🧠
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The 2023 hackathon champions unveiled Selfie Screening, a pioneering machine learning tool for identifying cranial nerve disorders. You too can contribute your groundbreaking ideas in this global effort to change the world. Register now for the 2024 Hackathon!
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Thanks to all team members, partners, supporters, families, and patients who touch our hearts. Let's dream bigger, aiming for a world with equal healthcare access. Wishing you love, health, and faith in a better tomorrow this holiday season and always.
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In early June we were in Mexico City for our 3rd mission! As a team, we did a total of 9 complex cases in 3 hospitals: Hospital Juárez de México, Médica Sur & Instituto Nacional de Pediatria. Thanks to all volunteers & colleagues for making it a success! #advancingneurosurgery
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We are excited to introduce the newest additions to our leadership team! . Adrian, Aparna and Emiliano bring over their passion to fostering connections to reach further, and we are thrilled ton have them on board to help elevate our efforts!
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With 100 chapters worldwide, our mission grows stronger. Contact us today to join the movement and start a chapter in your area. #MissionBrain #Empowerment #JoinUs @aprilswrld @michael_t_lawton @doctorqmd
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On Epilepsy Day, let's shine a light on the many brain conditions that can lead to epilepsy. It's crucial to raise awareness and bridge the gap in healthcare access for those affected, ensuring support reaches every corner of the globe. Wear purple to show support!
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We introduce Jose Amich as a mentor for the 2024 Hackathon! .#missionbrainhack2024 @amich_jose
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I’m honor of our beloved Lisa Hannegan, we would like to support junior attendings, residents, nurses, and medical students on projects on global neurosurgery and neurosurgical education. Applications open until Jan 15th, 2023! Click on the link of our bio to apply.
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Join us for our 1st M:B Student Chapter Reunion @anahuac in Mexico City! We are very excited to meet you all! . Open to all students, No cost, RSVP today: #Treat #Educate #Empower @DoctorQMd @mtlawton @MariaPunchak89 @iyamah_abode @paosmeade
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Women in Neurosurgery, CNS Foundation, and Mission:BRAIN Foundation are excited to announce a newly established scholarship. For more info and to apply by March 29th, see
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Apply to be an Editor, Associate Editor, Content Editor, and/or Designer on our mission:brain Chapters Newsletter Team. 👉
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We are excited to welcome Dr. Victor Garcia Navarro, our guest speaker for the Global Neurosurgery Panel at the 2024 Hackathon! @DoctorQMd @mtlawton
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📢 Join Mission:Brain Unilorin for a World Brain Day webinar on July 22nd at 5:30 PM (GMT+1). Featuring Dr. Alaofin Wemimo Adetunji and Dr. Laz Ude discussing Brain Health, Prevention, and Innovation. Don't miss out! 🧠🌍🌟
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Our first ever Neurosurgical Hackathon starts today!! Thanks to the @HmsBrain team for going above and beyond with the organization of this event! We are looking forwards to see our mentors, judges and participants tonight!! #MissionBrainHack2022 @DoctorQMd @mtlawton
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Big congratulations to our incredible team members whose exceptional work has been accepted for presentation at @cns_update 2024! 🎉 . Proud of your dedication and achievements!.
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Team 11 from our Peer Mentorship Program is thrilled to have been brought together as a group with our superstar mentor Dr. Megan Still. Amazing job Team 11! . Special thanks to our peer mentorship program for all their support. Stay tuned for more updates!
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We are excited to announce that you can now submit your events to be featured on Mission:BRAIN's public calendar! Let's make our calendar vibrant and engaging together!. Submit your events now:
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We accepted the first batch of applicants! Limited spots available, apply now.
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Happening today @CNS_Update!! Our president @DoctorQMd talking about the most recent updates and future directions of Mission:BRAIN foundation at the Meeting of the Americas. #GlobalNeurosurgery #TreatEducateEmpower #MissionBrain #CNS2023
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The applications for the The Lisa Hannegan Humanitarian International Neuroscience & Nursing Scholarship are open until July 15, 2023 only. Don't miss out on this chance and submit your applications now by visiting
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We introduce to you the 2024 MB Hackathon Marketing and Recruitment Team!🌎🧠. #missionbrain #hackathon2024 #neurosurgeryinnovation #CountdownToImpact #HackForHope #MissionBrainFoundation #NeurosurgeryInnovation
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"Time's ticking!⏳ Only 57 days left to make your mark! Join our 2024 Hackathon to help revolutionize global neurosurgery and expand care to underserved regions. Apply now and be the spark of innovation!” 🧠🌍.#missionbrain #hackathon2024
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Thank you for your active participation in our World Brain Day Webinar. We appreciate your valuable insights on brain health and raising awareness of neurological disorders. Missed the webinar? Access the recording here: Passcode: ^^0r4mAt.
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Curious about the Hackathon? Luckily, the documentary team that's been following us can give you the inside scoop. See what they have captured so far! And most importantly, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to help change the world!.#missionbrain #hackathon2024
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All applications for the 2024 Hackathon are under review. Our team will send out decisions next week! @DoctorQMd @mtlawton
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Mission:BRAIN 2023 Year Recap 🌟 . As we bid adieu to 2023, let's take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've embarked upon together. Read the entire 2023 Year Recap here:
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🏃♀️Join us for our virtual run! . 🚴♀️We want to go around the world running and/or cycling. 🧠All kilometers will be donated to raise funds for neurological care for the people who need it the most. 🎟Register today:
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Happy Nurses’ Week to all the nurses we work with, those who work so hard in the background, take care of so many people valiantly under some of the most trying conditions and with so much grace and compassion! To all the #nurses all over the world, we thank you! #NursesWeek2019
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Many thanks to all #MissionBrainChapterMembers and to our Medical Board associates Dr. Han and Dr @oakinduroMD for attending our annual lunch and for your continuous support to Mission:BRAIN foundation!! We had a great time!! @DoctorQMd @mtlawton #TreatEducateEmpower
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The hackathon application deadline is May 10th. Compete with medical minds worldwide, innovating new ideas in neurosurgery. We are so excited to host again in 2024! Discover last year's champions from UNC, proposing a selfie tech detecting cranial neuropathies.
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These are challenging times for so many of us, but we continue to press on. Behind the scenes, we've been hard at work. e remain committed to treat, educate, and empower. Good things are coming! 🧠
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Empowering Change in Guadalajara! . The UAG-HU 2023 Mission Trip was a joint endeavor from Sept 16-24 in Guadalajara, Mexico, with a special focus on ophthalmology, neurology, internal medicine, and nutrition. 🤝. Read their impact here:
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We are thrilled to announce that our foundation has been awarded the prestigious Candid Gold Seal of Transparency on GuideStar! 🏅This recognition reflects our commitment to openness, accountability, and making a positive impact in the world. 💙🧡.Thank you everyone! 🧠💪🏽
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We are fortunate to have world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeons like Dr. George Jallo on our team to provide neurosurgical care for kids with brain cancer in our recent trip to Monterrey, Mexico. Help us on future missions by becoming a donor today:.
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Every Saturday, members of the Chapter at the Benemérita Universidad de Puebla, México, attend to a hospital in the neurology service to learn about patients, diagnoses and treatments of neurological diseases.
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Applications to the Lisa Hannegan Humanitarian International Neuroscience Scholarship is now open until September 30, 2021.!. For more information including criteria and how to apply, please see here:
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As more people come on board to push forward our goals to treat, educate and empower, the more we are inspired and convinced that we are on the right track and that it is absolutely possible to change the world when we all come together for the common good.
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We're proud to announce the Mission:BRAIN Newsletter team, a group of talented individuals dedicated to bringing you the latest updates and insights on Mission:BRAIN. Read the January edition:
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From practice to precision: the Suturing Bootcamp hosted by mission:BRAIN Complutense this week was a stitch of success! 🎉 Our members are the architects of their own success, crafting innovative projects to propel their surgical careers forward 🔪🧠✨ #SurgicalSkills 🧡
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Most importantly - the ability to change the world 🌍 Don’t miss our May 10th deadline to apply!
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We are hosting a night to celebrate and support our work and the legacy of Jaime Escalante on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Cantina Frida in Beverly Hills 6-10pm. Purchase your tickets at
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We are excited to welcome Dr. Tadele, our guest speaker for the global neurosurgery panel at the 2024 Hackathon!. #missionbrain #hackathon2024 #neurosurgeryinnovation #CountdownToImpact #HackForHope #MissionBrainFoundation #NeurosurgeryInnovation
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🎉 Congratulations, Chiara! 🎉. We are excited to announce that Chiara Zancanella has been appointed as the new Research Chair for Mission:BRAIN Europe 🌟. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved achievement and wishing her success! 🎊. #Empower #StudentLeadership #Inspiration
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We would like to thank the Coop at Harvard for sponsoring the 2024 Hackathon. Please email missionbrainhms@gmail.com if you would like to sponsor the Hackathon!
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🧠 Today's topic brought to you by Mission:BRAIN Complutense: Diabetic Neuropathy. This prevalent microvascular complication of diabetes surpasses nephropathy and retinopathy in frequency. Let's get into it! 🤓💡 . #MissionBRAINComplutense #DiabeticNeuropathy #HealthAwareness
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🌟 Join @missionbrain_complutense in their transformative Learn-by-Doing Research Course from July 13th to August 24th! 🧬🔬. 👉 Sign up using the QR code or with the link in bio. 🚀. #OnlineCourse #ScientificResearch #LearnByDoing #MissionBrain #GlobalLearning.
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Join the Mission:Brain UPCH Journal Club where important concepts related to global neurosurgery can be explored! 🧠 🌍
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Amazing team work right here! .Thanks Dr. Nahed 🙏🏽 @BrianNahed.
JUDGE WEEK(S)! At #missionbrainhack2023, you will connect with not only peers globally but also our OUTSTANDING panel of judges. We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Brian Nahed, an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital. @BrianNahed
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We introduce to you the 2024 MB Hackathon Programming Team! 🌎🧠. #missionbrain #hackathon2024 #neurosurgeryinnovation #CountdownToImpact #HackForHope #MissionBrainFoundation #NeurosurgeryInnovation
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Here's a sneak peek at what's in store for MB EU's First Empowerment Talk 👀 . 🌟 Join us as we delve into this crucial topic with insights from renowed Prof. Franco Servadei. #MissionBrain #Neurosurgery 🧠🧡
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