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The Pediatric Neurosurgery Division at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing the field through innovative research initiatives.
Some of the key areas of research at the Department of Neurosurgery include:
- Brain Tumors
Our team is committed to understanding and treating various brain tumors. Current research projects include clinical and basic science projects to improve treatment for DIPG and medulloblastoma. Additionally, all pediatric brain tumors removed at Holtz Children’s are molecularly profiled and sent to the lab to grow out tumor cells to assess for potential novel therapies. This allows for a precision medicine approach to treatment of our patients and facilitates novel research projects.
- Spinal Disorders
We investigate the genetic and developmental aspects of spinal disorders to improve surgical techniques and patient outcomes.
- Cerebrovascular Disorders
Our researchers focus on understanding and treating conditions affecting the blood vessels in the brain, such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, moyamoya, and ischemic stroke.
- Hydrocephalus
Research projects include a focus on hydrocephalus and treatment strategies as well as on causes of hydrocephalus such as intraventricular hemorrhage and spina bifida.
- Trauma and Critical Care
Our division is dedicated to providing advanced care for patients with traumatic brain injury and other critical neurological conditions. Research in this area includes research on biomarkers of pediatric traumatic brain injury and research on pediatric cranial and spinal gunshot wounds. - Congenital anomalies
Research projects on congenital anomalies include projects related to spina bifida and encephalocele.