May 2026

President’s Welcome: Shaping the Next Frontier at the ASSFN 2026 Biennial Meeting

ASSFN President Dr. Julie G. Pilitsis highlights unique opportunities at #ASSFN2026 in Cleveland, May 30-June 2, along with actionable content in the Spring edition of NeuroPulse for members and the stereotactic and functional neurosurgery community.  [Read more]

Plenaries, Posters, and Progress at ASSFN 2026

This year’s conference features a robust scientific schedule designed to push the boundaries of our field with engaging sessions led by inspiring speakers. [Read more]

Growing the ASSFN Community with the Associate Membership

Learn about the ASSFN’s Associate-level membership designed for multi-disciplinary colleagues and partners, including researchers, engineers and more. [Read more]

Member Spotlight: Dr. Aviva Abosch Reflects on Her Career

Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, FAANS is the Honored Guest at the ASSFN 2026 Biennial Meeting. We sat down with Dr. Abosch to explore her journey in functional neurosurgery. [Read more]

From Behavior to Brain Science: Dr. Gunvor Kullberg’s Neurosurgical Legacy

As part of our Greats of Neurosurgery series, we focus on the historical contributions of Dr. Gunvor Kullberg as a trailblazer in human behavior and brain science. [Read more]

Learning the Latest Techniques & Practices with ASSFN Webinars & Podcasts

ASSFN continues to deliver a high-impact webinars and companion podcast focused on epilepsy surgery. Check out the latest line up for 2026, including neuromodulation; resective and ablative treatments; and the future of epilepsy surgery. [Read more]

Newsletter Chair
Rushna Ali, MD
Mayo Clinic