 | We are pleased to announce that Professor Yong Kwang Tu (Taiwan) was elected as President-elect at the WFNS Interim Meeting of the Executive Meeting held on Friday, 16 September 2011 in Porto Galinhas, Pernambuco, Brazil. Professor Tu will actually take up the office as President at the last meeting of the Executive Committee on 12 September 2013, at our forthcoming World Congress of Neurosurgery to be held in Seoul, Korea. |
 | Professor Yoko Kato of Fujita Health University, Japan has generously donated $10,000 to be used to waive the registration fees for 30 young neurosurgeons from Asia and Africa. These educational grants will awarded on a first come, first served basis. Please apply in writing to Muhammed Mahmud, MD, Chairman, WFNS Young Neurosurgeons Forum at: mrajimahmud@gmail.com |
 | With great pleasure, the WFNS announces that the Madjid Samii Medal of Honor was awarded to Professor Maurice Choux, of Marseilles, France. The ceremony took place on Saturday, 17th September 2011 at the WFNS Interim Meeting, Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco, Brazil. (click here) |
 | The WFNS conveys its deepest sympathy and prayers to all those affected by the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan. We hope that recovery from the terrible damage will be soon and we send condolences to all the families who are suffering the loss of loved ones and also their homes. We stand ready to help in any way we can – you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. (click here) |
 | Special Announcement from the AANS/CNS Section on Tumors November 30, 2011 Tumor Section Now Accepting Applications for 2012 International Fellowship Deadline: December 12 — Don't Delay! The AANS/CNS Section on Tumors is pleased to announce the continuation of an international research fellowship program called Section on Tumors/Brainlab International Research Fellowship. This name recognizes the partnering of the Tumor Section with Brainlab AG, which has generously provided the funding for this fellowship program. The purpose of this fellowship is to offer a program for neurosurgeons from outside the United States or Canada to perform clinical, translational, or basic research in the field of neurosurgical oncology in a clinical and/or laboratory setting within the United States. The fellowship is open to foreign neurosurgeons or graduating residents from outside the United States or Canada. Awarded fellows will receive a $50,000 stipend for salary support and travel expenses for a period of one year. For more information about the fellowship and to get the application, click here. To find out more about the AANS/CNS Section on Tumors, visit www.tumorsection.org. |
 | Dear Sir / Madam, We are pleased to announce that “Essential Practice of Neurosurgery” has now been published. It is a neurosurgical text-book authored by multiple neurosurgical specialists of international repute, which has been accepted by the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies – WFNS, as the official book for teaching neurosurgery. This book targets young neurosurgeons beginning their career. The book depicts several illustrations, colored diagrams, charts, tables etc., with appropriate references meant for a sound and basic understanding of neurosurgical technicalities. This 1500-page book is very informative, affordable and provides basic fundamental knowledge along with the latest developments in the field of Neurosurgery. Should you be interested in purchasing a copy, the amount of $95 will go straight to WFNS foundation. If you are interested in buying this book, please email us at neuron1@fujita-hu.ac.jp We’ll update this information at www.wfns.org very soon. With warm regards, Kazadi K.N. KALANGU Editor-in-Chief Yoko KATO Gilbert DECHAMBENOIT Deputy Editors |
 | Want to help in Haiti? Many neurosurgeons from around the world are interested in volunteering and learning more about neurosurgical relief efforts in Haiti. Please see this website for opportunities to volunteer; identify yourself as a neurosurgeon to facilitate prompt response. |
HOW TO HELP WITH THE CRISIS IN HAITIplease see OPERATION GIVING BACK | |
 | Virtual Exhibit Hall Announcing our new Virtual Exhibit Hall! Please click below to see new information and technology from our corporate sponsors. |
 | Professor Armando Basso of Buenos Aires, Argentina was awarded the Humanitarian Award Professor Armando Basso of Buenos Aires, Argentina was awarded the Humanitarian Award at the AANS Annual Meeting in San Diego, California in May, 2009. He accepted it on behalf of the volunteers and contributors to the WFNS Foundation, that provides neurosurgical fellowships and equipment to the developing world. |
 | Professor Jacques Brotchi was awarded the Scopus Prize from The Hebrew University. This award included a cash prize of $168,000 USD, which Prof Brotchi donated to the WFNS Foundation. |
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 | List of societies approved as new members of WFNS at the Executive Committee Meeting held in Boston, USA, 3 September 2009 - African Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (AFNS) - Chinese Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CCNS) - Neurosurgical Section of the Dominican Society of Neurology and Neurosurgery - Kosova Neurosurgical Society (Affiliate) - Nepalese Society of Neurosurgery |
 | List of societies approved as new members of WFNS at the Executive Committee Meeting held in Nagoya, Japan, 20 November 2007 - Association of Neurosurgical Societies of Africa (ANSA) |
 | Site of the 15th WFNS World Congress of Neurosurgery in 2013: 8-13 September 2013 - Seoul , Korea
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