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Dedicated to excellence in comprehensive, minimally-invasive care of patients with stroke, brain aneurysms, and other diseases in the head, neck and spine.
You may know Jenny Tsai, MD as a colleague and leader within #SNIS, but do you know her outside of work? In her spare time, she says nothing beats hanging with her dogs, tending to her vegetable garden or unwinding at her pool table at the end of a long week.
November 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The next #SNISInsights webinar “Management of Pediatric Vascular Malformations” is 11/20 at 4PM ET. Panelists Ali Shaibani, MD, Johanna Fifi, MD, Alfred See, MD will sit down with moderators Todd Abruzzo, MD, FSNIS, Steven Hetts, MD and SNIS Education Chair Jenny Tsai, MD.
November 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Welcome JNIS Advances Editor-in-Chief Michael Levitt, MD! As a member of the BOD, he is excited to see #SNIS as the leader in neurointerventional care.
He enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, where they enjoy the outdoors in Seattle.
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Meet #SNIS Standards Committee Chair Clemens Schirmer, MD, PhD! He tells us he “enjoys water in all its elemental forms”. From diving and sailing to ice climbing, alpine climbing, and skiing, he embraces every adventure the elements offer!
November 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The next Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS) Journal Club is 11/6 at 4pm ET. Authors Ali Alawieh, MD, PhD and Waleed Butt, MD will sit down with JNIS Social Media Assistant Editor Danni Diestro, MD and discussant Violiza Inoa, MD. Register: register.gotowebinar.com/register/766...
November 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Meet Member-At-Large of Neurosurgery, Ramesh Grandhi, MD. Outside of work, he says: "I spend most of my time trying (and failing) to keep up with our daughter, son, and dog—who clearly run the household. I’m endlessly grateful to my incredible wife, the true pillar of our family."
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Reminder: The ERAS application submission opening is right around the corner! You can find a list of participating programs and other helpful information here: snisonline.org/neurointerve....
Have questions? Email: NIFellowshipMatch@SNISonline.org.
November 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The next Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS) Journal Club is 11/6 at 4pm ET. Authors Ali Alawieh, MD, PhD and Waleed Butt, MD will sit down with JNIS Social Media Assistant Editor Danni Diestro, MD and discussant Violiza Inoa, MD.
Register: register.gotowebinar.com#register/766...
November 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Meet Jeremy Heit, MD, PhD! His vision for #SNIS is to see it continue growing as the governing body for neurointervention worldwide. Outside of work, you’ll find him at swim meets and water polo tournaments with his family.
November 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Introducing the #SNIS Governance Committee Chair, Edgar A Samaniego, MD! His goal is to improve neurointerventional surgery by delivering better care and empowering his colleagues. When he's relaxing, you can find him with his wife and three kids. They like to bike, play soccer and compete at chess!
October 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Reminder: The ERAS application submission opening is right around the corner! You can find a list of participating programs and other helpful information here: snisonline.org/neurointerve....
Have questions? Email: NIFellowshipMatch@SNISonline.org.
October 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Introducing #SNIS PSO Medical Director, Daniel Sahlein, MD! As a member of the board, Dr. Sahlein is looking forward to supporting the field through growth and innovation. Outside of work, he likes to spend time with his wife and three kids, exercise, hike, and ski!
October 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
📰 Check it out! #SNIS members Dr. Shazam Hussain and Dr. Aditya Pandey were interviewed by The New York Times to educate about #aneurysms in light of Kim Kardashian's diagnosis www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/w...
October 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
SOON: The next #SNISInsights webinar “Intracranial Atherosclerotic Stenosis”is at 4:00PM ET.
Panelists Ali Alaraj, MD, Sameer Ansari, MD, PhD & Maxim Mokin, MD, PhD will sit down with moderators Katyucia de Macedo Rodrigues, MD & Violiza Inoa, MD.
Register: register.gotowebinar.com/register/317...
October 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today we are learning more about #SNIS Secretary @JAGrossbergMD.bsky.social. When he's not at work, his time is spent with his wife and three kids: "I spend a lot of time at sporting events and losing at golf to my sons." ⛳️They also enjoy hiking, skiing, and traveling the world!
October 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Say hello to Shahram Majidi, MD! As a new #SNIS board member, Dr. Majidi is excited to work alongside other leaders to drive education, research, patient advocacy, and innovation. When not at work, he enjoys playing tennis and soccer, traveling with family, and reading history books.
October 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Did you know that #SNIS Membership Chair James Milburn MD, FSNIS, loves playing music? Dr. Milburn enjoys playing guitar for his friends and spending quality time with his wife, daughters, and four dogs.
October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Meet #SNIS Vice President, Justin Fraser, MD! He says that this society has provided him opportunities to learn, gain feedback, and support research in the field. Outside of his work, he enjoys staying active through fencing, weightlifting, and hiking.
October 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today, we are introducing Reade De Leacy, MD! Outside of neurointervention, his interests span from creative design to landscaping. He also enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and cooking with his wife and their three children.
October 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Welcome our new JNIS Editor-in-Chief, Michael Chen, MD, FSNIS! As a member of #SNIS, he enjoys learning more about the field and different career paths. In his spare time, you can find him on the tennis court, at the gym, reading or playing poker.
October 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
SOON: Join us for the SNIS Mentoring Meeting, 10/2 at 7PM ET! Our Mentorship Chair, James Milburn, MD, FSNIS will adresss some frequently asked questions about our field. We will also have a presentation on the Value of Mentorship in our society. Register: snis.memberclicks.net/mentorzoom#/
October 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
TOMORROW: Join us for the SNIS Mentoring Meeting, 10/2 at 7PM ET! Our Mentorship Chair, James Milburn, MD, FSNIS will adresss some frequently asked questions about our field. We will also have a presentation on the Value of Mentorship in our society. Register: snis.memberclicks.net/mentorzoom#/
October 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Today, we are getting to know Adrienne Moraff, MD! Her vision for #SNIS is that the society "...will lead to the collaboration between radiology, neurosurgery & neurology to support excellence in education, training & research." When not at work, she is with her dog and family!
October 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
SOON: Join speaker Erik Hauck, MD on Tuesday, Sept. 30th at 3PM ET for “Clinical Strategies for Navigating Difficult Neurovascular Cases.” Thank you to Scientia Vascular for sharing this webinar with our members. Register: register.gotowebinar.com#register/650...
September 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Get to know Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, MD! When thinking of the future of #SNIS, she looks forward to supporting emergent technologies & evidence-based practices to advance the field. When she's not at work, you can find her with family, traveling.
September 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM