University of Utah Neurosurgery
@uofuneurosurgery.bsky.social
Department of Neurosurgery at University of Utah Health
Our mission: provide outstanding neurosurgical care, education, and research. 🧠 🔬
Our mission: provide outstanding neurosurgical care, education, and research. 🧠 🔬
Congratulations to PGY-1 resident Adi Mittal, MD, who was a top-4 finalist at the SVINnovation competition for his brain aneurysm blood test.
We were also pleased to hear from last year’s winner, PGY-1 resident Matt Findlay, MD, about Soundpass’ progress over the last year!
We were also pleased to hear from last year’s winner, PGY-1 resident Matt Findlay, MD, about Soundpass’ progress over the last year!
November 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Congratulations to PGY-1 resident Adi Mittal, MD, who was a top-4 finalist at the SVINnovation competition for his brain aneurysm blood test.
We were also pleased to hear from last year’s winner, PGY-1 resident Matt Findlay, MD, about Soundpass’ progress over the last year!
We were also pleased to hear from last year’s winner, PGY-1 resident Matt Findlay, MD, about Soundpass’ progress over the last year!
It was great to see Ben Shofty, MD, PhD present his research on brain-machine interfacing and the link between creativity and higher functioning at YPO earlier this month!
#creativity
#creativity
November 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
It was great to see Ben Shofty, MD, PhD present his research on brain-machine interfacing and the link between creativity and higher functioning at YPO earlier this month!
#creativity
#creativity
Dr. Shervin Rahimpour (2012 K12 Scholar) and Dr. Justin Zhang (PGY-3 KPAC scholar) represented @Uhealth at the NIH NINDS Neurosurgeon Research Career Development Program—a premier K12 initiative for training next-generation neurosurgeon-scientists under guidance from leading academic neurosurgeons
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Dr. Shervin Rahimpour (2012 K12 Scholar) and Dr. Justin Zhang (PGY-3 KPAC scholar) represented @Uhealth at the NIH NINDS Neurosurgeon Research Career Development Program—a premier K12 initiative for training next-generation neurosurgeon-scientists under guidance from leading academic neurosurgeons
Over the weekend, the residents practiced their bypass skills on turkey legs in a microsuturing course.
Drs. Rennert, Couldwell, and Budohoski led the course.
Shout out to Resident Leo Kim, for help organizing, and OR coordinator Emily Buckner, for providing instruments!
Drs. Rennert, Couldwell, and Budohoski led the course.
Shout out to Resident Leo Kim, for help organizing, and OR coordinator Emily Buckner, for providing instruments!
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Over the weekend, the residents practiced their bypass skills on turkey legs in a microsuturing course.
Drs. Rennert, Couldwell, and Budohoski led the course.
Shout out to Resident Leo Kim, for help organizing, and OR coordinator Emily Buckner, for providing instruments!
Drs. Rennert, Couldwell, and Budohoski led the course.
Shout out to Resident Leo Kim, for help organizing, and OR coordinator Emily Buckner, for providing instruments!
Last week, our University of Utah team—in collaboration with the Tanzania Stroke Project, Road2IR, and the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute—travelled to Tanzania to work with and begin training the inaugural Endovascular Training Program fellows in Dar es Salaam.
October 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Last week, our University of Utah team—in collaboration with the Tanzania Stroke Project, Road2IR, and the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute—travelled to Tanzania to work with and begin training the inaugural Endovascular Training Program fellows in Dar es Salaam.
Congratulations to PGY-4 resident Allison Liang, MD, on her receipt of a Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Pilot Research Grant for her #research into the role of SP100 in endothelial cell dysfunction in the setting of subarachnoid hemorrhage!
October 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Congratulations to PGY-4 resident Allison Liang, MD, on her receipt of a Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Pilot Research Grant for her #research into the role of SP100 in endothelial cell dysfunction in the setting of subarachnoid hemorrhage!
The Tanzania Stroke Project team is visiting Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute in Dar es Salaam.
Allie Hardy, Sarah Nguyen, Karol Budohoski, and Dr. Shakeel are joined by the inaugural fellows of the neuroendovascular program, Dr. Brian Minja and Dr. Mwanaabas Sued.
Allie Hardy, Sarah Nguyen, Karol Budohoski, and Dr. Shakeel are joined by the inaugural fellows of the neuroendovascular program, Dr. Brian Minja and Dr. Mwanaabas Sued.
October 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The Tanzania Stroke Project team is visiting Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute in Dar es Salaam.
Allie Hardy, Sarah Nguyen, Karol Budohoski, and Dr. Shakeel are joined by the inaugural fellows of the neuroendovascular program, Dr. Brian Minja and Dr. Mwanaabas Sued.
Allie Hardy, Sarah Nguyen, Karol Budohoski, and Dr. Shakeel are joined by the inaugural fellows of the neuroendovascular program, Dr. Brian Minja and Dr. Mwanaabas Sued.
Congratulations to Ben Shofty, MD, PhD, who was recently recognized at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine New Faces Symposium for his project documenting and tracking the creative processes in the brain.
Check out our YouTube channel for the full video
Check out our YouTube channel for the full video
October 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Congratulations to Ben Shofty, MD, PhD, who was recently recognized at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine New Faces Symposium for his project documenting and tracking the creative processes in the brain.
Check out our YouTube channel for the full video
Check out our YouTube channel for the full video
Join Shervin Rahimpour, MD, and @epilepsyfdnutah for a FREE 🥓bacon🥓 and 🥚“EEGs”🥚 brunch next Saturday, October 18th!
Dr. Rahimpour will discuss surgical options for seizure control. Register now at https://givebutter.com/efutbrunch
Children are welcome, we will have pumpkins to paint!
Dr. Rahimpour will discuss surgical options for seizure control. Register now at https://givebutter.com/efutbrunch
Children are welcome, we will have pumpkins to paint!
October 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Join Shervin Rahimpour, MD, and @epilepsyfdnutah for a FREE 🥓bacon🥓 and 🥚“EEGs”🥚 brunch next Saturday, October 18th!
Dr. Rahimpour will discuss surgical options for seizure control. Register now at https://givebutter.com/efutbrunch
Children are welcome, we will have pumpkins to paint!
Dr. Rahimpour will discuss surgical options for seizure control. Register now at https://givebutter.com/efutbrunch
Children are welcome, we will have pumpkins to paint!
Last week, PGY-3 resident Natasha Hongsermeier-Graves, MD, had the opportunity to attend the Women’s Future Leaders in Spine meeting sponsored by Medtronic. The meeting gives female residents and fellows the opportunity to connect with and learn from expert female spine surgeons.
October 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last week, PGY-3 resident Natasha Hongsermeier-Graves, MD, had the opportunity to attend the Women’s Future Leaders in Spine meeting sponsored by Medtronic. The meeting gives female residents and fellows the opportunity to connect with and learn from expert female spine surgeons.
Register now for the 50th annual Richard Lende Winter Neurosurgery Conference taking place January 30th-February 2nd 2026! ❄️ ⛷️
The conference combines winter sports with the opportunity to learn about innovations in the field.
Learn more and reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/4nPtvD1
The conference combines winter sports with the opportunity to learn about innovations in the field.
Learn more and reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/4nPtvD1
September 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Register now for the 50th annual Richard Lende Winter Neurosurgery Conference taking place January 30th-February 2nd 2026! ❄️ ⛷️
The conference combines winter sports with the opportunity to learn about innovations in the field.
Learn more and reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/4nPtvD1
The conference combines winter sports with the opportunity to learn about innovations in the field.
Learn more and reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/4nPtvD1
We’re honored to announce that the Department of Neurosurgery was ranked 25th in the world (and 11th in the United States) in neurosurgical research by EduRank!
See the full list at https://bit.ly/4grzbk6
See the full list at https://bit.ly/4grzbk6
September 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
We’re honored to announce that the Department of Neurosurgery was ranked 25th in the world (and 11th in the United States) in neurosurgical research by EduRank!
See the full list at https://bit.ly/4grzbk6
See the full list at https://bit.ly/4grzbk6
Taryn Bragg, MD, recently received the Children’s Advocacy Alliance & Human Services Network 2025 Impact Award. Dr. Bragg is the only full-time, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon in Nevada and has played a critical role in caring for children throughout the state.
September 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Taryn Bragg, MD, recently received the Children’s Advocacy Alliance & Human Services Network 2025 Impact Award. Dr. Bragg is the only full-time, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon in Nevada and has played a critical role in caring for children throughout the state.
We’re celebrating #WomenInMedicineMonth! So many women have made and continue to make an incredible difference in medicine, and we are grateful for the dedication of their time, wisdom, and talents to advancing neurosurgery and this department in particular!
September 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
We’re celebrating #WomenInMedicineMonth! So many women have made and continue to make an incredible difference in medicine, and we are grateful for the dedication of their time, wisdom, and talents to advancing neurosurgery and this department in particular!
Last week, PGY-1 resident Adi Mittal, MD, presented his research developing a blood test for cerebral aneurysms at the 2025 Brain Aneurysm Foundation Symposium. We love seeing our incredible residents excel!
September 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Last week, PGY-1 resident Adi Mittal, MD, presented his research developing a blood test for cerebral aneurysms at the 2025 Brain Aneurysm Foundation Symposium. We love seeing our incredible residents excel!
Congratulations to PGY-4 resident David Botros, MD, who was recently selected to join the Congress of Neurological Surgeons’ Resident Committee as part of the medical student subcommittee!
September 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Congratulations to PGY-4 resident David Botros, MD, who was recently selected to join the Congress of Neurological Surgeons’ Resident Committee as part of the medical student subcommittee!
Samuel Cheshier, MD, PhD, recently presented his research analyzing pediatric brain tumors at a single-cell level. By determining tumors’ unique genetic weak points and exposing tumor cells to a panel of cancer drugs, he aims to personalize cancer treatment
#CancerResearch
#CancerResearch
August 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Samuel Cheshier, MD, PhD, recently presented his research analyzing pediatric brain tumors at a single-cell level. By determining tumors’ unique genetic weak points and exposing tumor cells to a panel of cancer drugs, he aims to personalize cancer treatment
#CancerResearch
#CancerResearch
We are proud to announce that our psychiatric neurosurgery team, led by Ben Shofty, MD, PhD, has placed their first deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant for treatment of severe depression as part of Abbott’s pivotal TRANSCEND clinical trial
Learn more at bit.ly/418ENcO
Learn more at bit.ly/418ENcO
August 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We are proud to announce that our psychiatric neurosurgery team, led by Ben Shofty, MD, PhD, has placed their first deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant for treatment of severe depression as part of Abbott’s pivotal TRANSCEND clinical trial
Learn more at bit.ly/418ENcO
Learn more at bit.ly/418ENcO
Yesterday we hosted a skills lab as part of the Surgical Exploration and Discovery course that allows medical students to explore the different surgical specialties.
August 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Yesterday we hosted a skills lab as part of the Surgical Exploration and Discovery course that allows medical students to explore the different surgical specialties.
Congratulations to two of our residents, Sarah Nguyen, MD, and Matthew Findlay, MD, who recently won first and second place for best resident abstracts at the Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting!
August 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Congratulations to two of our residents, Sarah Nguyen, MD, and Matthew Findlay, MD, who recently won first and second place for best resident abstracts at the Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting!
Learn more about deep brain stimulation with Ben Shofty, MD, at his upcoming seminar, “Are Medications Adequately Controlling Your Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms.”
DATE: Sept. 8
TIME: 1 pm MT
LOCATION: Virtual
Register at bit.ly/45kYOy2
DATE: Sept. 8
TIME: 1 pm MT
LOCATION: Virtual
Register at bit.ly/45kYOy2
August 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Learn more about deep brain stimulation with Ben Shofty, MD, at his upcoming seminar, “Are Medications Adequately Controlling Your Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms.”
DATE: Sept. 8
TIME: 1 pm MT
LOCATION: Virtual
Register at bit.ly/45kYOy2
DATE: Sept. 8
TIME: 1 pm MT
LOCATION: Virtual
Register at bit.ly/45kYOy2
We’re pleased to congratulate Ramesh Grandhi, MD, and Mark Mahan, MD on their promotions to professor!
We also congratulate Dr. Grandhi on his recent election to the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgeons’ executive committee.
We also congratulate Dr. Grandhi on his recent election to the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgeons’ executive committee.
August 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We’re pleased to congratulate Ramesh Grandhi, MD, and Mark Mahan, MD on their promotions to professor!
We also congratulate Dr. Grandhi on his recent election to the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgeons’ executive committee.
We also congratulate Dr. Grandhi on his recent election to the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgeons’ executive committee.
Congratulations to PGY-4 resident Allison Liang, MD, on her receipt of a 2025 SNIS Foundation Fellow/Young Investigator Research Grant!
Dr. Liang is studying the role of SP100 in endothelial cell dysfunction in the setting of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Dr. Liang is studying the role of SP100 in endothelial cell dysfunction in the setting of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
July 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Congratulations to PGY-4 resident Allison Liang, MD, on her receipt of a 2025 SNIS Foundation Fellow/Young Investigator Research Grant!
Dr. Liang is studying the role of SP100 in endothelial cell dysfunction in the setting of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Dr. Liang is studying the role of SP100 in endothelial cell dysfunction in the setting of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Join our Global Stroke Outcomes study!
We are looking at the current management and outcomes in acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion around the world to bring stroke care to underserved areas and reduce the global burden of stroke
Learn more and register at bit.ly/3InCoEy
We are looking at the current management and outcomes in acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion around the world to bring stroke care to underserved areas and reduce the global burden of stroke
Learn more and register at bit.ly/3InCoEy
July 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join our Global Stroke Outcomes study!
We are looking at the current management and outcomes in acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion around the world to bring stroke care to underserved areas and reduce the global burden of stroke
Learn more and register at bit.ly/3InCoEy
We are looking at the current management and outcomes in acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion around the world to bring stroke care to underserved areas and reduce the global burden of stroke
Learn more and register at bit.ly/3InCoEy
Learn the latest from Robert Rennert, MD, and other researchers on the connection between air pollution and the risk of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
🔗 bit.ly/465sd1a
🔗 bit.ly/465sd1a
July 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Learn the latest from Robert Rennert, MD, and other researchers on the connection between air pollution and the risk of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
🔗 bit.ly/465sd1a
🔗 bit.ly/465sd1a