Neurosurgery at Brown
Advancing patient care, training future leaders, and shaping the field through research and innovation.
Neurosurgery at Brown
Advancing patient care, training future leaders, and shaping the field through research and innovation.
Training, Discovery, and Care
The Department of Neurosurgery at Brown unites clinical excellence, education, and discovery—providing advanced care for patients, fostering the development of future neurosurgeons, and expanding the boundaries of the field through research and innovation.
Patient Care
About the Department
As part of the Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute, the Department of Neurosurgery partners with departments across the Medical School and broader University to advance discovery and patient care. Within Brown University Health—the state’s largest multidisciplinary care network—it translates research breakthroughs into innovative treatments and delivers exceptional care to patients.
Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute
Collaborating across Brown University and partner institutions to drive innovation in neuroscience and translate discoveries into better care.
News and Impact
Explore the Department of Neurosurgery through key facts and figures, alongside the latest updates in research, patient care, and education.
4000
surgical procedures performed annually
10
Comprehensive care centers
$ 6M
Funded research in 2023
8
ACADEMIC DIVISIONS
Brown Neurosurgery In the News
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Preliminary results at the Cleveland Clinic have looked promising, and Brown University Health, the former Lifespan, is taking part in the next stage of the clinical trial, according to Dr. Wael F. Asaad, lead investigator for the study at Brown University Health… ‘You get useful function back,” Asaad said in an interview. “The preliminary results looked really strong…’