2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF) Update

Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF) Update

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The Neurosurgical Research and Educational Foundation (NREF) has provided over $18 million since 1980 to support medical students, residents, and postgraduates. They emphasize accountability and control of funds, promoting basic science and clinical research. The organization has a diverse board of directors, with joint section representation, senior society and academy representation, and a focus on state's rights. The NREF has established the "Honor Your Mentor" funds, which now include 42 funds contributed by 947 individuals, totaling $4.3 million. The NREF partners with corporate sponsors, including Brain Lab, Medtronic, DePue, and Integra, to provide clinical purviews. Contributions can be made through AmazonSmile.

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Regis W. Haid Jr., MD, FAANS

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Neurosurgical Research and Educational Foundation

medical students

residents

postgraduates

clinical research