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.
Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Chris Daly
Chris Daly is a consultant neurosurgeon at the Gold Coast University Hospital and Gold Coast Private Hospital. He completed fellowship training in spine surgery in Vancouver, Canada. He holds a PhD from Monash University, investigating the use of adult stem cells in the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease. Here he discusses his approach to the management of lumbar spondylolisthesis.
Upcoming events
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Vessel Wall Imaging
14th July, 0700
Alan Coulthard
Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital
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Endoscopic Spine Surgery
11th August, 0700
Ralph Mobbs
Prince of Wales Hospitals
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Topic TBC
8th September 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.
