Measuring the cost of brain surgery: a hefty price on all levels

The quest to find a cure for brain cancer was given a further boost today when     the Queensland Minister for Health, the Hon Stephen Robertson launched the     not-for-profit BrizBrain & Spine Research Foundation in BrizBrain & Spine’s new medical suites at the Wesley Hospital.

Full Story - Health Minister Official Opening

A new recruit joins BrizBrain & Spine

BrizBrain & Spine, Queensland's premier neurosurgery and spinal surgery practice, welcomed its fifth neurosurgeon in January this year - Dr Michael Bryant.

"I'm honored to become part of theBrizbrain & Spine team and look forward to now working with Queensland's best."

Dr Michael Bryant Introduction Article

BrizBrain & Spine Research Foundation set to benefit from neurosurgery trainee program

BrizBrain & Spine is set to become the first private health sector participant in a neurosurgery training program for medical graduates. The research year, a compulsory part of achieving    formal qualification as a neurosurgeon, is normally undertaken in the public system.

Instead, Dr Jason Papacostas will be Australia’s first neurosurgery trainee to complete his research year working with two of the country’s premier neuro-clinicians, Dr Terry Coyne and Dr Peter Silburn. His research will focus on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).

Full Story - Jason Papacostas

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