NREF

@NREFORG

NREF, the philanthropic arm of @AANSNeuro, advances patient care by supporting neurosurgical research, education and innovation.

Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Joined June 2014

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NREF@NREFORG · Jul 11

Congrats to the institutions awarded 2025–26 NREF Clinical Fellowship Grants! Thanks to our partners for helping shape the future of neurosurgery. 2026–27 applications open Sept. 1: ow.ly/bezY50Wojme #MedTwitter #MedEd #donate

NREFORG's tweet card. Clinical Fellowship Grants As the premier funder of neurological studies and education, the NREF provides fellowship funding for basic and clinical neuroscience for neurosurgical programs in North...

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NREF@NREFORG · Jul 6

Congratulations to MS3 Sohan Rao @srao24k on being 1 of 16 medical students nationwide to win the prestigious @NREFORG Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship!! @PittNeurosurg @PittHealthSci @PittTweet @UPMC @UPMCPhysicianEd

NNREF@NREFORG · Jul 4

Congrats to the 2025 NREF Medical Student Summer Research Fellows! These rising stars are shaping neurosurgery’s future. 2026 applications open Sept. 1. #medicalstudent #MedEd #MedTwitter ow.ly/KeC450WjS78 @MegBhimreddy @allieheinemann @minjicindykoh @SaketMyneni

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NREF@NREFORG · Jul 5

Thank you to @NREFORG for the opportunity to be part of the 2025 Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship. I’m grateful to be included alongside such a great group of students!

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Mark A. MacLean, MD, MSc, FRCSC@MarkMaclean10 · Jul 2

In this review, Dr. David Okonkwo and I highlight modern management paradigms for traumatic SCI in the context of practice guidelines from @AANSNeuro @spinesection @AOSpineNA, and @AmCollSurgeons. Thank you @NREFORG for supporting this work 2/2

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NREF@NREFORG · Jul 4

NREFORG's tweet card. Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation NREF IN ACTION DONATE TODAY Neurosurgeons Support the next generation of neurosurgeons via an unrestricted donation or a mentor fund. In-Training Neuros...

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AANS@AANSNeuro · Jun 30

The Abstract Center for the 2026 #SpineSummit is now open! Submit your work for a chance to be featured in Phoenix! dspnspinesummit.org/abstract-cente… @spinesection @JohnHShinMD @CheeragU

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NREF@NREFORG · Jul 21

Huge congratulations to @rishabrama, 2024–25 NREF Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship recipient, for this significant @NeuroOnc publication on promising CAR T-cell therapy developments!

RRishab Ramapriyan, MD@rishabrama · Jul 20

8/8 Our findings provide a strong rationale for the development of new meningioma clinical trials investigating the effects of mesothelin-directed CAR T-cell therapy. Check out the full paper: academic.oup.com/neuro-oncology…

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NREF@NREFORG · Jul 16

Congrats to the 2025 recipients of the AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section Traveling Fellowship! @JAGrossbergMD @ClemensSchirmer Thanks to @medtronic and @microvention for their support! @SemmesMurphey

NREFORG's tweet image. Congrats to the 2025 recipients of the AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section Traveling Fellowship! @JAGrossbergMD @ClemensSchirmer Thanks to @medtronic and @microvention for their support! @SemmesMurphey

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AANS@AANSNeuro · Jul 15

Now available: The #AANS2025 Collection! This first-ever collection offers up to 32.5 CME credits curated by topic from across the field of neurosurgery, tailored to your subspecialty and professional focus. ow.ly/Prxa50WooWG

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NREF@NREFORG · Jul 14

Dr. Takanori Fukushima is a legend in skull base & #microsurgery. The Fukushima Lecture Fund honors his legacy with an annual lecture at the @AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. Learn more: ow.ly/hpCW50WpasV @Dukeneurosurg #Medtwitter #MedEd #donate

NREFORG's tweet image. Dr. Takanori Fukushima is a legend in skull base &amp; #microsurgery. The Fukushima Lecture Fund honors his legacy with an annual lecture at the @AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. Learn more: ow.ly/hpCW50WpasV @Dukeneurosurg #Medtwitter #MedEd #donate

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NREF@NREFORG · Jul 14

Did you know peripheral nerve injury affects 13-23 per 1,000,000 people? Dr. David Kline’s legacy in peripheral nerve surgery lives on through his HYMF, supporting research, education & clinical science in this critical subspecialty. Give today: ow.ly/3SoB50Wpaoe

NREFORG's tweet image. Did you know peripheral nerve injury affects 13-23 per 1,000,000 people? Dr. David Kline’s legacy in peripheral nerve surgery lives on through his HYMF, supporting research, education &amp; clinical science in this critical subspecialty. Give today: ow.ly/3SoB50Wpaoe

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NREF@NREFORG · Jul 14

Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Hale, 2024-25 recipient of the NREF & Academy of Neurological Surgeons Research Fellowship Grant! His NREF-supported research led to a lead-author publication in Science Translational Medicine: science.org/doi/10.1126/sc… A well-earned honor and a…

NREFORG's tweet image. Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Hale, 2024-25 recipient of the NREF &amp; Academy of Neurological Surgeons Research Fellowship Grant! His NREF-supported research led to a lead-author publication in Science Translational Medicine: science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…
A well-earned honor and a…

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NREF@NREFORG · Jul 7

Dr. Allan H. Friedman has mentored generations at @DukeNeurosurgery. Support the RUNN Course and future leaders through his #HYMF: ow.ly/hXqU50WlQr8 #Neurosurgery #donate #duke #MedTwitter

NREFORG's tweet image. Dr. Allan H. Friedman has mentored generations at @DukeNeurosurgery. Support the RUNN Course and future leaders through his #HYMF: ow.ly/hXqU50WlQr8 #Neurosurgery #donate #duke #MedTwitter

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NREF@NREFORG · Jul 7

Honoring Dr. Howard Silberstein—beloved mentor, master surgeon, and leader in neurosurgical education at @URNeurosurgery. His impact is lasting. Support the future of neurosurgical training in his name: ow.ly/JQuz50WlQmZ #MedTwitter #MedEd #donate

NREFORG's tweet image. Honoring Dr. Howard Silberstein—beloved mentor, master surgeon, and leader in neurosurgical education at @URNeurosurgery. His impact is lasting.

Support the future of neurosurgical training in his name: ow.ly/JQuz50WlQmZ #MedTwitter #MedEd #donate

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NREF@NREFORG · Jul 2

Since its founding, NREF has invested $30M+ in fellowships, research & education. Help us do even more. Give today: ow.ly/vqf650WjCrj #Neurosurgery #donate #giveback #philanthropy

NREFORG's tweet image. Since its founding, NREF has invested $30M+ in fellowships, research &amp; education. Help us do even more. Give today: ow.ly/vqf650WjCrj #Neurosurgery #donate #giveback #philanthropy

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NREF@NREFORG · Jun 29

Thank you to the donors, partners & organizations that supported NREF this year! Your generosity drives research, education & innovation in neurosurgery. Give back: ow.ly/ufNB50Wg2us #Neurosurgery #NREF #GiveBack

NREFORG's tweet image. Thank you to the donors, partners &amp; organizations that supported NREF this year! Your generosity drives research, education &amp; innovation in neurosurgery. Give back: ow.ly/ufNB50Wg2us #Neurosurgery #NREF #GiveBack

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NREF@NREFORG · Jun 26

Thank you, @Medtronic, for your generous support of this important initiative!

AAli A. Baaj MD@AliBaajMD · Jun 26

Thank you ⁦@Medtronic⁩ for supporting this ⁦@NREFORG⁩ fund! I launched this initiative to help #IMGs pursue Neurosciences research in the U.S. I hope more friends and colleagues will consider giving to this important cause. share.google/Agi46hAoRWlPW4…

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NREF@NREFORG · Jun 25

The NREF proudly congratulates Dr. @AdamArthurMD, Chair of the NREF, on his appointment to Chief Clinical Strategy Officer at inTRAvent Medical Partners. Dr. Arthur is a distinguished leader in global neurosurgical education and care, and we are honored to support his ongoing…

NREFORG's tweet image. The NREF proudly congratulates Dr. @AdamArthurMD, Chair of the NREF, on his appointment to Chief Clinical Strategy Officer at inTRAvent Medical Partners. Dr. Arthur is a distinguished leader in global neurosurgical education and care, and we are honored to support his ongoing…

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NREF@NREFORG · Jun 23

Support the next generation of neurosurgical leaders through the Karin M. Muraszko HYMF. Celebrate a trailblazer in brain tumor biology, Chiari malformations, and more. Give today: ow.ly/lO7h50WeGbb #Neurosurgery #HYMF #WomenInMedicine

NREFORG's tweet card. To help develop leaders in neurosurgery by providing mentoring and...

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