Research Trainee
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School. Boston, MA, United States., US
Dr. Felipe Ramirez-Velandia, a passionate and dedicated individual, has navigated a dynamic career journey marked by unwavering commitments to healthcare, research, and education. Born in Bucaramanga, Colombia, Dr. Ramirez-Velandia embarked on his academic journey at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, School of Medicine were he earned the degree of Doctor of Medicine on July of 2023. His early foray into research took place at Clinica Chicamocha in Bucaramanga, Colombia, where he played a pioneering role in the development of 3-D printed locking drill guides for transpedicular screw fixation. Simultaneously, he contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery by describing a novel ventriculo-atrial shunt technique, enhancing the safety and efficiency of neurosurgical procedures.
Dr. Ramirez-Velandia journey continued at the Neurology and Neurosurgery Research Group at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, where he engaged in a diverse array of projects. From studying essential tremor management and minimally invasive spine surgery to analyzing the impact of physical activity on cognitive performance, his work showcased a multifaceted approach to medical research.
Currently, Dr. Ramirez-Velandia serves as a research fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, under the mentorship of Christopher S. Ogilvy. In this capacity, he focuses on clinical outcomes and thromboembolic events in flow diversion for managing intracranial aneurysms. His involvement extends to a pilot study for endovascular shunting in the treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus, and he actively contributes to research on the role of endothelial progenitor cells in the efficacy of endovascular treatment of aneurysms.