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Home - Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation Support the next generation of neurosurgeons via an unrestricted donation or a mentor fund . In-Training Neurosurgeons Apply for research grants and attend free courses. Support neurosurgical training and research with a donation in honor of a friend or loved one .
Show your commitment to the field of neurosurgery by supporting research and educational courses. In the Honor of Dr. Michael Groff and Family The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the entire neurosurgical community mourn the untimely passing of Michael W. Groff, MD, FAANS , a distinguished spine neurosurgeon, beloved colleague and dedicated leader.
Dr. Groff passed away tragically in a plane crash on April 12, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of clinical excellence, academic contribution, and selfless service to the field of neurosurgery. Even more tragically, Dr. Groff’s family members — including his wife Dr. Joy Saini , son Jared and oldest daughter Karenna , and Jared’s and Karenna’s girlfriend and boyfriend, respectively — were also victims of the tragic accident.
As the philanthropic arm of a medical association committed to advancing the health, safety, and well-being of individuals around the world, we wish to express our profound solidarity with citizens and our neurosurgeon colleagues around the world seeking, with international assistance, to defend their liberty, security and ancient, sacred cultural values.
Furthermore, we wish to unequivocally express our condemnation of violence as a means of advancing individual or national self-interests, wherever and whenever such tyrannical disregard for human life, dignity and freedom takes place. Please consider supporting relief efforts for the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine.
International Committee of the Red Cross NREF, the philanthropic arm of @AANSNeuro, advances patient care by supporting neurosurgical research, education and innovation. 17 Aug 2089339504536563768 @DrDiGiorgio returns as guest-host for #neurosurgeryawarenessmonth, discussing innovation & technology in neurosurgery with the @NeurosurgUCSF Chair, Dr. Edward Chang!
@AANSNeuro @AANSNeurosurg @ASSFNeurosurg @NREFORG Reply on Twitter 2089339504536563768 Retweet on Twitter 2089339504536563768 Like on Twitter 2089339504536563768 14 Aug 2088304114035732488 Which neurosurgery program has the best sand volleyball team? Join @UCLANsgy and NREF this October for the 2026 West Coast Neurosurgery Games in Hermosa Beach, CA. Ready to compete?
Register your team here: https://ow. ly/XoyH50ZzWC3 Reply on Twitter 2088304114035732488 Retweet on Twitter 2088304114035732488 Like on Twitter 2088304114035732488 7 Aug 2085791897709125934 Congratulations to the 2026-27 NREF Clinical Fellowship Grant recipient in cerebrovascular neurosurgery, @UHhospitals. Thank you to our industry partner @terumoneuro for supporting advanced fellowship training and innovation in patient care.
Reply on Twitter 2085791897709125934 Retweet on Twitter 2085791897709125934 Like on Twitter 2085791897709125934 7 Aug 2085776755604812187 Another successful NREF Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) and Emerging Technology Course is in the books. NREF Chair Michael Y. Wang, MD, FAANS, reflects on another outstanding weekend of hands-on education, collaboration and mentorship.
Bringing together expert faculty, Reply on Twitter 2085776755604812187 Retweet on Twitter 2085776755604812187 Like on Twitter 2085776755604812187 7 Aug 2085759232071332146 We’re grateful for @NREFORG’s support!
Reply on Twitter 2085759232071332146 Retweet on Twitter 2085759232071332146 Like on Twitter 2085759232071332146 7 Aug 2085713886670413995 Congratulations to @UMneurosurgery recipient of a 2026-27 NREF Clinical Fellowship Grant in cranial neurosurgery. Thank you to @Medtronic for investing in advanced training and the future of patient care.
#Neurosurgery #NREF #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth #FutureofNeurosurgery Reply on Twitter 2085713886670413995 Retweet on Twitter 2085713886670413995 Like on Twitter 2085713886670413995 6 Aug 2085414762351939895 Congratulations to the institutions selected to receive 2026-27 NREF Clinical Fellowship Grants supporting advanced spine training and education.
Thank you to our industry partners @Arthrex, DePuy Synthes, @GlobusMedical and @OrthofixMedical for investing in the future of Reply on Twitter 2085414762351939895 Retweet on Twitter 2085414762351939895 Like on Twitter 2085414762351939895 5 Aug 2084989121727021519 This past weekend, Dr. Timothy Yee served as faculty at the NREF MIS and Emerging Technology Course for Senior Residents at the BNI in Phoenix.
Through case-based discussions and cadaveric labs, this impactful course covers the full spectrum of spinal approaches, incorporating Reply on Twitter 2084989121727021519 Retweet on Twitter 2084989121727021519 Like on Twitter 2084989121727021519 4 Aug 2084660691550503363 A recent @NewYorker story spotlights the annual @ColumbiaNeuro NREF Softball Tournament that has grown into a national philanthropic tradition, bringing together teams from leading programs across the country.
Read the article: #Neurosurgerysoftballtourney Take Me Out to the Brainball Game Hundreds of neurosurgeons gathered in Central Park for inter-hospital softball. Who took home the skull-shaped trophy?
Reply on Twitter 2084660691550503363 Retweet on Twitter 2084660691550503363 Like on Twitter 2084660691550503363 Research Grant Recipients Announced Summer Fellowships Awarded Clinical Fellowship Grant Recipients Named Be recognized for your commitment to advancing neurosurgery. Contribute to advance neurosurgical research and education. Find application deadlines and requirements.
Find the latest announcements from the NREF. The NREF is dedicated to providing education to neurosurgeons at all stages of their careers, as well as funding research into new and existing neurosurgical treatments, in order to identify links between best practices and improved outcomes in patient care.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Neurosurgical residents. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $40,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
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