2026 ASSFN Webinars & Podcasts Lineup

ASSFN is launching a new educational series focused on the latest developments in BCI, along with a multi-part series on advancing expertise in epilepsy surgery. This lineup of webinars and companion podcasts will take a deep, practical dive into surgical decision-making, operative planning, and the evolving treatment landscape shaping the field today.

Join us for our upcoming webinar: Brain-Computer Interfaces: The Future Is Now, which will take place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7 PM Central Time. This session highlights the brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) foundational role in advancing, translating, and responsibly scaling these technologies. It reinforces the broader functional neurosurgery umbrella under which BCI innovation has always lived—and where collaboration across disciplines continues to thrive.

We are also launching a multi-part Epilepsy Surgery-focused series starting with our upcoming webinar, Epilepsy Surgery: Surgical Decision Making held Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7 PM Central Time. The first session will highlight seizure classification, EEG and intracranial EEG interpretation, seizure semiology, surgical candidacy in the dominant hemisphere, and the role of neuropsychological testing and WADA. A companion podcast will supplement the session with practical insights on how to determine when surgery is the right option.

This will be followed by a multipart series that will include webinars and podcasts dedicated to Intracranial EEG and Surgical Planning (May 2026), which will explore SEEG networks, semiology-based planning, SEEG techniques, and the role of grids—including minimally invasive options. Further epilepsy series educational content will focus on Surgical Treatment Options – Neuromodulation (July 2026), Resective and Ablative Treatments (September 2026), and finally, a session dedicated to The Future of Epilepsy Surgery (November 2026), which will examine cutting-edge therapies including cell and gene therapy and incision less approaches.

Recordings

LISTEN IN

Listen in on recorded sessions of ASSFN podcasts as we explore the evolving landscape of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, with recent episodes highlighting both clinical decision-making and career development in our field, including:

Podcast: Patient Experience with DBS for Depression

In a powerful patient-focused episode, Jon Nelson discusses his journey with deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression. This conversation offers an important perspective on investigational neuromodulation, highlighting both the hope and complexity surrounding advanced therapies.

Podcast: Contract Negotiation and Rising the Ranks to Leadership with Dr. Dario Englot and Dr. Shabbar Danish

Co-hosts Danika Paulo and Andreas Seas talk with Drs. Dario Englot and Shabbar Danish about navigating job contracts and advancing into leadership roles in neurosurgery. They cover differences between academic and private practice contracts, key negotiation strategies, and advice for career progression.

Podcast: Transition to Practice with Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim and Dr. Christopher ConnerCo-hosts Danika Paulo, Harsh Shah, and Andreas Seas interview Drs. Sharona Ben-Haim and Christopher Conner on moving from neurosurgical training into independent practice.

The discussion offers insights into the job search, interview process, contract negotiation, building professional networks, and common early-career challenges.

Thanks to the members of the ASSFN Education Committee, we are proud to offer comprehensive educational opportunities through webinars and podcasts, designed to support members at every career stage.

More session details will be shared soon—be ready to engage, learn, and take part in what’s ahead.

Sharona Ben-Haim
, MD
UC San Diego Health

Danika Paulo, MD

Henry Ford Health