Brown Global Neurosurgery Forum (BGNF) 2025

A commemorative newsletter for the Brown Global Neurosurgery Forum (BGNF) 2025 created by Dr. Clark Chen.

Cutting Edge: The Cautious Optimism for Psychiatric Brain Surgery

This article details a patient of The Department of Neurosurgery's own Dr. Wael Asaad, who underwent successful psychiatric neurosurgical treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It also discusses relevant ethical considerations regarding the procedure.

Advancing Medicine. Touching Lives.

Read the Latest Edition of Rhode Island Hospital's Donor Magazine. In this issue of Advancing Medicine. Touching Lives., you’ll find articles that highlight the power of philanthropy in action at Rhode Island Hospital.

Centers

Psychiatric Neurosurgery Program

Comprehensive Movement Disorders Center

Neuroplastic Center

Norman Prince Spine Institute

Center for Endoscopic Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery

Comprehensive Stroke Center

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Epilepsy Surgery Program

Comprehensive Brain Tumor Center

Center for Surgical Treatment of the Developing Brain and Spine