The CNS/AANS Joint Section on Tumors invites you to the upcoming Limelight Research Webinar aimed at highlighting neuro-oncology research conducted by medical students, residents, fellows, and early career faculty neurosurgeons.

Each session will select research presentations from 2-4 trainee and early investigators.

Thursday April 2 , 2026 |

3-4PM CT | 4-5PM ET | 1-2PM PT

FACULTY DISCUSSANTS

Bryan Choi, MD PhD

Neurosurgery

Mass General Brigham

Robert North, MD PhD

Neurosurgery

MD Anderson Cancer Center

MODERATORS

Gelareh Zadeh & Dan Cahill

Research Committee Co-Chairs

Yosef Ellenbogen & Rahul Kumar

Neurosurgery Resident Organizers

Research Abstract Submission Deadline :

Thursday March 19, 2026, 11:59 CT

Abstract Submission Now Open

The Limelight Research Webinar will be held quarterly and aims to highlight neuro-oncology research conducted by medical students, residents, and fellows in Neurosurgery, showcasing the future of the field.

Medical students, residents, and fellows within Neurosurgery will be invited to submit abstracts showcasing their basic, translational, or clinical research. Each session will feature one faculty discussant and four trainee oral presentations.

The session will begin with a 5-minute presentation from the faculty discussant, highlighting their research. This will be followed by three trainee oral presentations. Each presentation will be 10-minutes long, followed by 5-minute discussion moderated by the faculty discussant and resident hosts.