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Full Schedule

This is a preliminary agenda. Please check back for updates. 

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Full Schedule

  • Friday, May 3, 2024
  • 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM CT
    AANS Registration at McCormick Place
    Location:  Hall B1 Foyer
  • 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM CT
    Comprehensive World Brain Mapping (Brain)
    Location:  S404abcd
  • 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM CT
    How to Apply to Residency - Skills and Practice (PC1101)
    Location:  S401ab
  • 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM CT
    Minimally Invasive Approaches - Cranial Neurosurgery Skills (PC1102)
    Location:  S402ab
  • 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT
    Real World Topics for Advanced Practice Providers
    Location:  S401cd
    APP
  • 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM CT
    Beverage Break
    Location:  S400s Foyer
  • 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM CT
    Young Neurosurgeon Research Forum
    Location:  S401ab
  • 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM CT
    Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: Comprehensive and Practical Review of Contemporary Approaches and Techniques. (PC1103)
    Location:  N427bc
  • 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM CT
    Craniotomy Psychomotor Skills (Non-CME) (PC1104)
    Location:  S403ab
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM CT
    Living Well With Diffuse Lower-Grade Glioma - Lunch will be Served
    Location:  Great Lakes Ballroom A, Level 2, Marriott Marquis
    Supporter Event
     CE: 1
  • 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Beverage Break
    Location:  S400s Foyer
  • 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CT
    Global Neurosurgery Forum & Reception (1108)
    Location:  S405a
    Social Event
  • 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM CT
    Young Neurosurgeon Reception hosted by E2M Committee Jointly with CSNS
    Location:  N427d
    Social Event
  • 5:00 PM – 6:35 PM CT
    OPENING SESSION
    Location:  Enter through AANS Exhibit Hall
    A MUST-SEE SESSION
  • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CT
    AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CT
    Opening Reception
    Location:  Hall B1
    Social Event
  • Saturday, May 4, 2024
  • 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM CT
    AANS/CNS Section on Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) Breakfast (2201)
    Location:  Great Lakes Ballroom B, Level 2, Marriott Marquis
    Social Event
  • 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT
    AANS Registration at McCormick Place
    Location:  Hall B1 Foyer
  • 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM CT
    Driving the Science of MR-Guided Laser Ablation in Adults and Pediatrics: New Frontiers in Hyperthermic Research and Applications in Brain Tumors and Focal Epilepsy
    Location:  Booth 1436
    Supporter Event
  • 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM CT
    Beverage Break in the AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM CT
    AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM CT
    PLENARY I
    Location:  Enter through AANS Exhibit Hall
    A MUST-SEE SESSION
  • 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM CT
    Beverage Break in the AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    PLENARY II
    Location:  Enter through AANS Exhibit Hall
    A MUST-SEE SESSION
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch in the AANS Exhibit Hall for Medical Attendees
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 12:40 PM – 1:20 PM CT
    The History of Spinal Instrumentation Presented by The AANS Section on the History of Neurosurgery
    Location:  Booth 745 Neuro Spotlight
    Neuro Spotlight
  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch-n-Learn: Advances in nTMS: Brain Mapping and Neuromodulation for Neurosurgical Patients
    Location:  Booth 1343
    Supporter Event
  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch-n-Learn: Debate: Navigation vs. Robotics - How to choose the Right Technology for your Practice
    Location:  McCormick Place, Booth 1460
    Supporter Event
  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch-n-Learn: Mitaka MM77 Microscope: Results of the Development of a High Resolution, Wide Field Microscope for Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery
    Location:  Booth 1436
    Supporter Event
  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch-n-Learn: PTP and the Advancement of the Lateral Approach.
    Location:  Booth 1143
    Supporter Event
  • 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT
    Trauma/Critical Care Rapid Fire Abstract Session
    Location:  S405a
    Trauma
  • 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM CT
    Neuro Spot Light Theater - Oral Presentations
    Location:  Booth 745 Neuro Spotlight
    Neuro Spotlight
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    ATLAS 3D Session - Operative Nuances I: Difficult Cases, What Have We Learned?
    Location:  S404abcd
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Donald Matson Lecturer: What Matters (to me) in Clinical Research and Top Pediatric Abstracts
    Location:  S401cd
    Pediatrics
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Emerging Options for Glioma Patients
    Location:  S401ab
    Tumor
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Expanding the Cerebrovascular Footprint
    Location:  S403ab
    Cerebrovascular
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    History Section Oral Abstract Presentations
    Location:  S405b
    History
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain: Advances and Innovation
    Location:  N427d
    Pain
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Surgical Videos from the Masters: How I Do It
    Location:  N427bc
    Spine
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    The Bottom Line: Optimizing Finances for Neurosurgical Practice
    Location:  S402ab
    Socioeconomic
  • 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Peripheral Nerve Rapid Fire Abstract Session
    Location:  S405a
    Peripheral Nerve
  • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM CT
    Beverage Break in the AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM CT
    Stereotactic/Functional Rapid Fire Abstract Session
    Location:  S405b
    Stereotactic and Functional
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Extra-Axial Tumor Surgery: The Intersection of Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment
    Location:  N427bc
    Tumor
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Focused Ultrasound: Experience and Opportunities
    Location:  S401cd
    Pediatrics
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Modern Updates on Spine Surgery: New Issues That Affect Your Practice
    Location:  S401ab
    Spine
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Pushing the Envelope in Cerebrovascular Lesions
    Location:  N427d
    Cerebrovascular
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Socioeconomic Tip Line: Improving Quality Care and Medical Malpractice Tips
    Location:  S402ab
    Socioeconomic
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Spine Rapid Fire Abstract Session
    Location:  S403ab
    Spine
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    The Past and Future of Peripheral Nerve Neurosurgery
    Location:  S405a
    Peripheral Nerve
  • 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Pain Rapid Fire Abstract Session
    Location:  S405b
    Pain
  • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CT
    Advanced Practitioners Gather & Connect (2202)
    Location:  S404d
    Social Event
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT
    AANS/CNS Section on Women in Neurosurgery Reception
    Location:  Vu Rooftoop - Hilton Harden Inn Chicago McCormick Place
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT
    Cleveland Clinic Alumni Reception
    Location:  Theater, ABC Building, Level 4 , Marriott Marquis
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT
    Massachusetts General Reception
    Location:  Astronomy, ABC Building, Level 2, Marriott Marquis
  • 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CT
    Semmes Murphey / University of Tennessee Reception
    Location:  Sports, ABC Building, Level 4, Marriott Marquis
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT
    Loyola University Medical Center Alumni Reception
    Location:  Shedd B, Level 2, Marriott Marquis
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT
    Matson Reception
    Location:  Science, ABC Building, Level 4, Marriott Marquis
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT
    Mount Sinai Department of Neurosurgery Reception
    Location:  Statistics, ABC Building, Level 4, Marriott Marquis
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT
    Penn State Health Alumni Reception
    Location:  Culture, ABC Building, Level 3, Marriott Marquis
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT
    Stanford Neurosurgery Reception
    Location:  Probability, ABC Building, Level 4, Marriott Marquis
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT
    University of Wisconsin-Madison Alumni Reception
    Location:  Trigonoetry, ABC Building, Level 4, Marriott Marquis
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT
    WashU Neurosurgery Reception
    Location:  Glessner House AB, Level 3, Marriott Marquis
  • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CT
    Columbia Alumni Reception
    Location:  Shedd A, Level 2, Marriott Marquis
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT
    AANS Section on the History of Neurological Surgery Annual Dinner (2203)
    Location:  University of Chicago’s Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
    History
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT
    Rush Neurosurgery Alumni Reception
    Location:  Marshall Field, Level 3, Marriott Marquis
  • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CT
    University of Utah Alumni Reception-department of Neurosurgery
    Location:  RR Donnelley, Level 3, Marriott Marquis
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CT
    Henry Ford Health Alumni Reception
    Location:  Geology, ABC Building, Level 2, Marriott Marquis
  • Sunday, May 5, 2024
  • 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
    AANS Registration at McCormick Place
    Location:  Hall B1 Foyer
  • 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM CT
    Beverage Break in the AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM CT
    AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM CT
    PLENARY III
    Location:  Enter through AANS Exhibit Hall
    A MUST-SEE SESSION
  • 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM CT
    Beverage Break in the AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT
    PLENARY IV
    Location:  Enter through AANS Exhibit Hall
    A MUST-SEE SESSION
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch in the AANS Exhibit Hall for Medical Attendees
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CT
    Young Neurosurgeon Luncheon Hosted by E2M Committee (3301)
    Location:  McCormick Place, N227ab
    Ticketed Event
  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch-n-Learn- RapidAI:How AI is Transforming Stroke & Cerebral Aneurysm Programs
    Location:  Booth 1143
    Supporter Event
  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch-n-Learn: Integra Life Sciences: Modern Duraplasty Techniques In High Pressure Areas of the Skull & Spine.
    Location:  Booth 1343
    Supporter Event
  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch-n-Learn: Integra Life Sciences: The Future of Clinical Studies for ICH
    Location:  Booth 1436
    Supporter Event
  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM CT
    Lunch-n-Learn: Medtronic- Stealth™ Tractography | The Power of Planning through AiBLE™
    Location:  McCormick Place, Booth 1460
    Supporter Event
  • 1:05 PM – 1:25 PM CT
    BrainLab Neuro Spotlight: Navigated Microscope Integration and Heads Up Display in the Neurosurgical Workflow: Experience in 440 Cases
    Location:  Booth 745 Neuro Spotlight
    Supporter EventNeuro Spotlight
  • 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM CT
    The Evolving Medical Footprint in War: A Historical Perspective - Presented by The AANS Section on the History of Neurosurgery
    Location:  Booth 745 Neuro Spotlight
    Neuro Spotlight
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    ATLAS 3D Session - Operative Nuances II: Challenging Operative Moments During Microsurgery
    Location:  S404abcd
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Controversies in Management of Brain and Spine Metastatic Disease
    Location:  S403ab
    Tumor
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Cutting Edge and Controversial Topics in Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    Location:  S405b
    Peripheral Nerve
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Emerging Indications and Technologies in Neurostimulation
    Location:  N427d
    Stereotactic and Functional
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Perspectives on Gun Violence and Penetrating Brain Injury
    Location:  S401ab
    Trauma
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    The Future of Spine Surgery: How Spine Surgery Is Changing and How It Will Affect Your Practice
    Location:  N427bc
    Spine
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CT
    Tumor Rapid Fire Abstract Session
    Location:  S405a
    Tumor
  • 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Digital Fluency: Neurosurgery - Artificial Intelligence (non-CME)
    Location:  S402ab
  • 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM CT
    Neuro Spot Light Theater - Oral Presentations
    Location:  Booth 745 Neuro Spotlight
    Neuro Spotlight
  • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM CT
    Beverage Break in the AANS Exhibit Hall
    Location:  Hall B1
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Cerebrovascular Rapid Fire Abstract Session
    Location:  S405a
    Cerebrovascular
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Essentials and Advances in Functional Neurosurgery
    Location:  S401ab
    Stereotactic and Functional
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Healthcare Executives Leadership Program
    Location:  S401cd
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Lessons Learned Over 40 Years
    Location:  N427bc
    Tumor
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Pediatric Rapid Fire Abstract Session
    Location:  S405b
    Pediatrics
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    Post-Acute Spinal Cord Injury Care
    Location:  S403ab
    Trauma
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
    The Fantastic Four: Four Debates on Key Topics & The Van Wagenen Lecture
    Location:  N427d
    Spine
  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CT
    Penn Medicine Fraizer Club Reception
    Location:  Glessner House C, Level 3, Marriott Marquis
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT
    WVU Department of Neurosurgery Alumni Reception
    Location:  Theater, ABC Building, Level 4 , Marriott Marquis
  • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CT
    University of Colorado Alumni Reception
    Location:  Statistics, ABC Building, Level 4, Marriott Marquis
  • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM CT
    AANS/CNS Section on Tumors 40th Anniversary Event (3308)
    Location:  Gibson’s Italia
    Social Event
  • Monday, May 6, 2024
  • 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM CT
    Beverage Break
    Location:  S500 Foyer
  • 6:45 AM – 11:30 AM CT
    AANS Registration at McCormick Place
    Location:  Hall B1 Foyer
  • 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
    (NonCME) Neural Interfaces and BCI Community (NC4401)
    Location:  S504abcd
    Envisioning Solutions Sessions
  • 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
    The Past, Present and Future of Clinical Data Science (NC4402)
    Location:  S501cd
    Envisioning Solutions Sessions
  • 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
    Comprehensive Brain Tumor Care in the Era of Targeted Therapies and Novel Imaging Techniques (NC4403)
    Location:  S503ab
    Tumor
  • 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
    The Evolution of Palliative Care and Its Relevance to Neurosurgical Practice (NC4404)
    Location:  S505ab
    Envisioning Solutions Sessions
  • 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
    The Evolution of the Business of Neurosurgical Practice: Achieving Sustainability in the Rapid Evolution of Healthcare Economics and Your Reimbursement (NC4405)
    Location:  S502ab
    Envisioning Solutions Sessions
  • 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
    Global Responsibility in Neurosurgery (NC4406)
    Location:  S501ab
    Envisioning Solutions Sessions
  • 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM CT
    Beverage Break
    Location:  S500 Foyer