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Latest NeuroScience News
Alzheimer’s drug trial at OHSU shows promise in some patients — August 2008
Neurological Surgery Resident Awards — May 2008
2008 proves to be a successful award year for Neurological Surgery residents!
OHSU Scientists Gauging Influence of Prenatal Meth Exposure on Learning and Memory — May 2008
Brain Size Linked to Mental Decline Caused by Alzheimer's Disease — April 2008

John Raaf Day Lecture
Since 1991, lecturers have come to speak on a variety of topics in honor of Dr. John Raaf Day, widely regarded as the father of neurosurgery in Oregon.

Gallo Lecture
In 2007, the Gallo Lecture was created by the OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery to honor the legacy and dedication to teaching and medical ethics of Anthony E. Gallo, Jr., M.D.

Campagna Scholarship and Professorship
The scholarship was established in 2006 by Dr. Mario Campagna and his wife, Edithand provides eligible scholars an opportunity to participate in a 10-week summer semester of neurosurgical related research.
Read about the Campagna Scholarship >
Established in 2005 through the generosity of the Campagnas, the Mario and Edith Campagna Professorship in Pediatric Neurological Surgery supports research in pediatric neurological surgery and neurosciences.

Paxton Professorship
The Harold D. Paxton International Professorship in Neurological Surgery Education was created in 2006 by the OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery to honor Dr. Paxton’s dedication to international neurosurgical education.
Brain Awareness Month
A series of activities to help promote brain awareness.


