Meet our Lecturers

Neurosurgeon and Professor at Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)

Dr. Michel W. Bojanowski is a highly experienced neurosurgeon and professor with extensive experience in complex surgical procedures, specialized in vascular neurosurgery and tumor resection. 

His research has been published widely, with over 230 research papers and 2,800 citations. His areas of focus include ischemia-reperfusion, neuroengineering, and surgical techniques.

Dr. Bojanowski has developed innovative surgical approaches for challenging brain tumors, including rare conditions like inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors of the central nervous system.

Neurosurgeon and Professor at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota

 Dr. Giuseppe Lanzino, M.D. is a highly skilled neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of cerebrovascular disorders, including conditions like brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, dural fistulas, carotid stenosis, and cavernous malformations.

Following his neurosurgical training at the University of Virginia, Dr. Lanzino pursued further specialization in neuroendovascular surgery at the State University of New York. His dedication to research is evident in his extensive publication record, with over 600 peer-reviewed papers and four authored textbooks. Currently, Dr. Lanzino holds a professorship in both Neurosurgery and Radiology at the Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota.

Neurosurgeon at Spitalul Clinic de Urgență Cluj-Napoca

and Professor at Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Dr. Ioan-Florian Ștefan is a highly skilled neurosurgeon with extensive expertise in complex surgical procedures.  His research has been published widely, with a focus on various aspects of neurosurgery, including innovative surgical techniques, neuro-oncology, and neurovascular diseases.

Dr. Ioan-Florian Ștefan is also actively involved in academic pursuits, teaching medical students and residents, and contributing to the advancement of neurosurgical knowledge. His leadership roles include President of the WFNS Committee on Therapies and Cerebrovascular Diseases, President of the European Multidisciplinary Neurotrauma Academy (EMN), Vice President of the Southeast European Neurosurgical Society (SeENS), and Vice President of the Romanian Neurosurgical Society (SRN)

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