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Neurosurgery Education

Recent Seminars

Neuropathology

Tom Roberton

Tom Robertson is a consultant neuropathologist at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. He is actively involved in clinical neuropathology and neuro-oncology research, with a focus on the molecular classification of central nervous system lesions. Here he provides a comprehensive, exam-orientated overview of neuropathology to assist neurosurgical trainees with their fellowship preparation.

Chordomas & Chrondrosarcomas

Matei Banu

Matei Banu is an Assistant Professor, neurosurgeon and researcher at Stanford University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Columbia University, New York Presbyterian hospital following medical training in Romania. He the pursued specialised skull base and neuro-oncology training with dedicated fellowships at MD Anderson Cancer centre in Houston, Texas and Stanford University. He is activity involved in research on techniques for resection and treatment of skull base pathology. Here he discusses his approach to chordomas and chondrosarcomas.

Vessel Wall Imaging

Alan Coulthard

Alan Coulthard is a neuroradiologist at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and professor of neuroradiology at the University of Queensland. He recently retired from interventional neuroradiology. Here he discusses recent advances in vessel wall imaging to assist in risk stratification of aneurysm treatment.

Upcoming events

  • Endoscopic Spine Surgery

    11th August, 0700

    Ralph Mobbs

    Prince of Wales Hospitals

  • Topic TBC

    8th September 0700

    Presenter TBC

  • Topic TBC

    14th October, 0700

    Presenter TBC

Queensland Seminar Series

The Queensland Neurosurgery Seminar Series was initiated in 2025 by current Queensland trainees to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and professional growth within our state.

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