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Research Update in Neuroscience for Neurosurgeons (#RUNN;
@SNS_Neurosurg) course in @WHOI led by exemplar surgeon-scientists, Linda Liau (@UCLANsg @EAChiocca(@BWHNeurosurgery) and Gerry Grant (@Dukeneurosurg) reveals incredible #neurosurgery research opportunities.

Research Update in Neuroscience for Neurosurgeons (#RUNN; @SNS_Neurosurg) course in @WHOI led by exemplar surgeon-scientists, Linda Liau (@UCLANsgy), @EAChiocca (@BWHNeurosurgery) and Gerry Grant (@Dukeneurosurg) reveals incredible #neurosurgery research opportunities. pic.twitter.com/M1tsNzklfX

— Russell Lonser, M.D. (@RussellLonser) October 30, 2022

The Society of Neurological Surgeons
2022 Research Update in Neuroscience for Neurosurgeons (RUNN) Course
Marine Biology Laboratory | Woods Hole, MA | Saturday, October 29 - Saturday, November 5, 2022

Program
Friday November 4, 2022
3:30 PM 5:00 PM
Neurosurgeon Scientist Training Program (NSTP) Lillie Laboratory: Clapp Auditorium - Linda Liau
https://www.societyns.org/runn-course

SNS Neurosurgeon-Scientist Training Program (NSTP) Costas Hadjipanayis, MD and Linda Liau, MD

The development of neurosurgeon-scientists is vital to the continued advancement of neurosurgery. Research discoveries by neurosurgeons have led to new treatment paradigms and the development of new surgical technologies. The NINDS R25 is an institutional award designed to facilitate the research education and training of residents and fellows in neurosurgery and other clinical specialties. There are currently a limited number of established R25 programs supporting neurosurgeon trainees. The proposed SNS NeurosurgeonScientist Training Program (NSTP) would be established in parallel to the NIH R25 program. The NSTP will serve as a formal mentored research program for those residents beginning a protected research year. The primary goal of this new program is to provide participants with the skills, education and experience needed to successfully compete for individual research funding (e.g., NIH K award and R01 grants). Participants will be expected to continue their research through their residency and apply for K funding after residency. Formal training components for successful scientific practices will include experimental design, statistical methodology/data management, grant writing, presentation skills, and responsible conduct of research.

NSTP participants will conduct basic, clinical, or translational research in a well-funded (NIH or comparable) research laboratory and have one or more mentors with an outstanding track record in the training of future scientists. The NSTP will be conducted over 2 years during residency. During Year 1 of the NSTP, at least 80% protected research time will be designated by the Department Chair and Program Director for the resident participant. This should be funded by the institution or by other research funding mechanisms (R25, T32, F32, NREF, etc.). The SNS will provide travel support for Year 1, and actual grant support for Year 2 based on the resident’s research progress, research plan for Year 2, and their plan for a NIH K award application. The resident may resume their clinical responsibilities during Year 2 of the NSTP. Participants will, however, be required to continue their research during Year 2. Year 2 will simulate the future academic career of a neurosurgeon-scientist involved with clinical duties and running a laboratory. Residents will need to provide a feasible plan how they would continue their research while they resume clinical responsibilities (e.g., hiring of a laboratory technician, postdoctoral graduate student, etc.).

Rigorous selection of applicants will be performed by a study section comprised predominantly of neurosurgeonscientists, who will also serve as a national pool of mentors. The selection of applicants will be based on the proposed research plan, prior research accomplishments, mentorship, institutional commitment/support, and likelihood of future NIH K-award funding. Funding of the NSTP will consist of travel support for Year 1 to attend the AANS or CNS meetings and the NINDS R25 Workshop. Year 2 funding of research by the SNS will be determined after a resident interview during NINDS R25 Workshop in the Spring of Year 1. The interview will assess resident research progress, how the resident will propose to continue their research project in Year 2 and plans towards applying for an NIH K award upon completion of residency. Residents will exit the NSTP if they do not receive funding for Year 2. Participants in this new program will be offered mentorship by local and national leaders in neurosurgery research. The ultimate goal of this program is to create a culture and community of neurosurgeonscientists who will ultimately drive the future discoveries and advancements in our field.

https://www.societyns.org/newsletters-detail/june-2022-newsletter