Neurosurgery

Dr. Taylor Burch

Elite Neurosurgery Residency Thriving at UConn

Meet one of the future neurosurgeons training at UConn, Dr. Taylor Burch. As a Black woman, she’s a rarity in the neurosurgery field

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‘Turning Back Time’: UConn Researchers Developing Treatment to Reverse Brain Damage from Stroke

UConn neuroscientist and chemist receive NIH R01 grant to support their collaboration

Dr. Chris Conner talking to patient Bella and pointing to camera

Connecticut’s First Pediatric DBS for Epilepsy: A New Era in Care

Thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between Connecticut Children’s and UConn Health, Drs. Christopher Conner and David Hersh became the first in Connecticut to perform deep brain stimulation on a child with drug-resistant epilepsy—paving the way for others like Bella to benefit.

Dr. Michael Weber with patient in exam room

From Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery to Oncology

Dr. Michael Weber brings expertise in oncologic spine surgery to UConn Health

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UConn Health Neuromodulation Center of Excellence for Veterans

Connecticut Passes Law to Establish UConn Health Neuromodulation Center of Excellence to Provide Veterans with Access to Therapy for Stroke Recovery.

UConn Health patient Rafael Azevedo at Delta Air Lines headquarters in Atlanta celebrating after successfully landing a plane during his high-tech flight simulator training experience.

Against All Odds: Man Pursues Goal of Becoming a Pilot After Overcoming Rare ‘Suicide Disease’

From UConn to Delta Air Lines, Rafael Azevedo of Brazil Finds Help and Hope.

Coach Calhoun and attendees of his presenation

Coach Calhoun Brings Championship Leadership to UConn Health’s Department of Neurosurgery

Coach Jim Calhoun recently joined the Department of Neurosurgery to share his leadership principles and how they translate from the basketball court to our everyday work and life.

Dr. HIlary Onyiuke portrait

Dr. Hilary Onyiuke Among ‘Elite 8’ in Augmented Reality Spine Surgery

Appointed to National Technical Board for Augmedics xvision® Spine System

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UConn Health Expands Comprehensive Concussion Care

Dr. Brian Kelley brings specialized training in neurotrauma and neurocritical care

Dr. Ketan Bulsara

UConn Health Board of Directors Honor the Success of World-Renowned Neurosurgeon Dr. Ketan Bulsara

Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery will be recognized at Commencement with the 2025 Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Award.