University of Chicago - Department of Neurosurgery

06/26/2026

Mohamad Bydon, MD, Chair of Neurological Surgery at UChicago Medicine, is spotlighted in a Becker's Spine Review article exploring the evolving role of AI in spine care.

Speaking at the 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, Dr. Bydon made a compelling case that as AI grows more sophisticated, the ability to critically evaluate its outputs becomes more important — not less.

From data cleaning challenges to AI-generated research papers that fabricate references, he reminds us that technology is only as reliable as the judgment behind it.

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Healthcare leaders have spent the last two years asking what AI can do. Can it write notes? Analyze research? Predict outcomes? Improve efficiency? At Becker’s 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago, a panel of spine leaders suggested the more important ...

05/20/2026

05/07/2026

This Nurses Week, UChicago Medicine proudly recognizes and celebrates all nurses across our institution for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to patient care.

We are especially thankful for the outstanding nurses in the Department of Neurosurgery! Your hard work, teamwork, and support make a meaningful difference every day for our patients, families, and physicians.

Thank you for all that you do. Happy Nurses Week!

05/01/2026

This week the brightest minds in neurosurgery came together at Hyde Park Labs at the University of Chicago for a research retreat united by one mission: to solve brain and spine disease — including conditions that our field has considered incurable.

We mapped the frontier, challenged assumptions, and committed to doing the hard science that is fundamentally rewriting what’s possible for patients with the most complex diseases of the nervous system.

04/25/2026

Gift from Rika and Joe Mansueto launches a nearly $200 million initiative to recruit and retain leading scholars across disciplines

04/15/2026

Excited to see the launch of the third annual Neuro Innovate course at the University of Chicago this August 2026, in collaboration with the CNS Innovation Institute!
This course brings together clinical excellence with innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies—equipping participants to lead the future of neurosurgery.
Last year, 140 participants explored key areas of neurosurgical innovation, making it a dynamic and impactful experience.
Registration is now open—don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this growing community driving change in neuroscience.


https://web.cvent.com/event/f8998c61-6c70-43fd-9911-386c692f693c/summary

04/11/2026

A state-of-the-art intraoperative MRI (iMRI) has arrived at the University of Chicago Medicine, to significantly change how complex neurosurgeries are performed.

04/10/2026

Discoveries are not luck or random effect. The future of healthcare, AI, and technology is being crafted and transformed at a handful of universities.

From Nobel-winning discoveries to breakthroughs in science and medicine, these top research institutions are shaping what comes next.

Do you want to see the future? Follow the research.

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