Development of videotaped interviews on a variety of subjects emphasizing patient involvement in health care decisions and treatment for patients, family members and healthcare staff. Brain Tumors: A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective, Pituitary Tumors: A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective 2003 NeuroGrant Recipient

A half-day clinic providing comprehensive, timely and practical tips for runners planning to train for the Chicago Marathon.

Advancing development of a sensory glove prototype with capabilities to assist neurosurgeons in monitoring their suturing techniques as well as providing a feed back on the state of the hand/surgical tools and conditions during surgery.

Support nursing education through promoting professional meeting attendance. 2005, 2006, 2007 NeuroGrant Recipient

A quarterly newsletter providing physicians with the latest information regarding leading edge technologies and treatments in the neurosciences.

A biannual newsletter providing patients with the latest information regarding leading edge technologies and treatments in the neurosciences.

Translation of pre- and post-surgery patient education materials from English to Spanish.

Three-day course designed to provide an advanced comprehensive study of all the aspects and components of the nervous system as well as the diseases and disorders associated with caring for the neuroscience patient. Anatomy, physiology and a variety of diagnosis and conditions highlighted.

Sponsor a three-month fellowship for an international neurosurgeon.

Sponsor a three-month fellowship for an international neurosurgeon.

Providing access to Foundations of Neuroscience Nursing – a comprehensive orientation program that provides a complete resource for educators training nurses new to neuroscience.

Donated two neurosurgical instrument sets for use by neurosurgeons in developing countries.

Development of a serene space for patients and their families

Donated an operating microscope and drill to Lady Reading Hospital, Pashawar, Pakistan

Research the use of a "dial-a-flow" tubing connector to prevent over-drainage of the cerebral spinal fluid in lumbar drain patients. 2007 NeuroGrant Recipient

Use of high resolution Diffusion Tensor Imaging at 3 Tesla to investigate the long term impact of closed head injury on the short-range cortical and subcortical white matter U-fibers in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. 2007 NeuroGrant Recipient

Funded a physician and clinical staff library and teaching facility.

Provided concussion assessment and management software to three high schools.