Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar | Neurosurgery | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Vafa  Rahimi-Movaghar |  Neurosurgery |  Best Researcher Award

Prof. of Neurosurgery at  Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Center, Tehran University Medical Sciences, Iran

Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar, MD is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) and serves as the Director of the National Spinal Cord Injury Registry in Iran. He is also the Director of Neurotrauma at the Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Center, affiliated with TUMS. Dr. Rahimi-Movaghar’s research primarily focuses on Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and global burden of diseases and injuries. He has extensive experience in neurosurgical operations and has authored numerous publications, including books and chapters on neurosurgical and public health topics. Dr. Rahimi-Movaghar is recognized internationally as an AOSpine Knowledge Forum Member of Spinal Cord Injury and has received several awards for his contributions to medical science.

Profile

Education:

  • Post-doctorate “Research Neurotrauma Fellowship,” University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre
  • Courses in Spinal Cord Injury Research, University of Irvine, USA

Accomplishments:

  • AOSpine Knowledge Forum Member of Spinal Cord Injury
  • Operative experience includes 3,128 neurosurgical operations

Research Focus: Neurosurgery

Vafa Rahimi-Movaghar, MD, focuses his neurosurgery research primarily on Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). His work includes extensive studies and initiatives related to SCI management, treatment strategies, outcomes assessment, and the establishment and management of the National Spinal Cord Injury Registry in Iran. His research also encompasses advancements in neurotrauma, neurosurgical techniques, and the epidemiology of spinal cord injuries, aiming to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes in this specialized field.

Citations:

  • All Time:
    • Citations: 117,289
    • h-index: 84
    • i10-index: 280
  • Since 2019:
    • Citations: 94,012
    • h-index: 78
    • i10-index: 233

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Brandon Santhumayor | Neurosurgery Award | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Brandon Santhumayor | Neurosurgery Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Brandon Santhumayor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, United States

🎓 Brandon Santhumayor is a medical student at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, expected to graduate in May 2025. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry with a Minor in Bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Brandon has conducted extensive research in neurosurgery and pharmacology, publishing in prominent journals. He has held leadership roles, including President of the AANS Chapter, and founded the Sports Medicine Interest Group. Brandon is dedicated to community service, mentoring aspiring medical students, and has received multiple awards for his contributions to neuroscience and medical research. 🧠📚

 

Publication profile

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🎓 Education

Brandon Santhumayor is pursuing a Medical Degree at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, expected to graduate in May 2025. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and a Minor in Bioethics in 2020.

🔬 Research Experience

He has contributed significantly to neurosurgical and pharmacological research, including roles as a Clinical Research Fellow at NYU Langone Health and Research Assistant at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

🏆 Awards

Brandon has received numerous awards, including Best Poster at the International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society Congress and scholarships for his research contributions.

 

Research Focus

Brandon Santhumayor’s research focuses primarily on neurosurgery and neurology, with a specific interest in advancing treatment modalities such as stereotactic radiosurgery and deep brain stimulation (DBS). His contributions span clinical trials investigating the termination factors of DBS trials, emphasizing patient outcomes and efficacy. Brandon’s work includes publications in prestigious journals, detailing the impact of cerebral revascularization on pial collateral flow and innovative strategies for device retrieval in neurointerventional procedures. His research aims to improve therapeutic approaches in neurology, marked by a commitment to understanding neurological diseases and enhancing treatment efficacy through innovative technologies. 🧠

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastasis from cholangiocarcinoma. J Neurosurg. 2024. 🧠
  • Improved outcomes for triple negative breast cancer brain metastases patients after stereotactic radiosurgery and new systemic approaches. J Neurooncol. 2024.
  • Why are clinical trials of deep brain stimulation terminated? An analysis of clinicaltrials.gov. World Neurosurg X. 2024.
  • Impact of Cerebral Revascularization on Pial Collateral Flow in Patients With Unilateral Moyamoya Disease Using Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Angiography. Neurosurgery. 2024.
  • Woven EndoBridge Device Migration and Microsnare Retrieval Strategy: Single Institutional Case Reports with Technical Video Demonstration. Neurointervention. 2023.
  • Response to Fulvio A. Scorza and colleagues. Child’s Nerv Syst. 2022.
  • Evaluating vagus nerve stimulation treatment with heart rate monitoring in pediatric patients with intractable epilepsy. Child’s Nerv Syst. 2022.