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Full Schedule

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

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Full Schedule

  • 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