October 2025 | News & Updates

Dear Colleagues, Patients and Friends,

As the leaves change and we embrace the colors of autumn, we are reminded of the importance of growth, resilience and transformation, qualities that guide both our patients and our work in neurosurgery.

In this month’s newsletter, we highlight incredible research, inspiring patient journeys and the innovative approaches our team is using to advance neurological care.

Thank you for being part of our mission to improve lives through compassion, expertise and discovery.

Philip E. Stieg, Ph.D., M.D.

Chair and Neurosurgeon-in-Chief

Margaret and Robert J. Hariri, MD ’87, PhD ’87 Professor of Neurological Surgery

Weill Cornell Medicine

Upcoming Events

October 5, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Weill Cornell Medicine Neurosurgery at Atlantic Antic

We’re excited to announce that Weill Cornell Medicine Neurosurgery will be participating in the Atlantic Antic, one of Brooklyn’s largest and most beloved street festivals!

This vibrant event offers a unique opportunity to promote neurological health and connect with the community we serve. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Milestones

Weill Cornell Medicine Hosts Tanzanian Delegation to Strengthen Global Neurosurgery Partnership

Weill Cornell Medicine hosted a delegation from Tanzania’s Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute to strengthen global neurosurgery ties and exchange insights on patient care and research.

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Upcoming Webinars

October 21, 2025 | 8 - 9 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

October Webinar: Tethered Cord 101

Join Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, a pediatric neurosurgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine, for a free webinar on tethered cord diagnosis and treatment, cohosted with the Tethered Cord Support Alliance (registration required).

October 15, 2025 | 6 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Understanding AVMs and How to Treat Them

Join award-winning neurosurgeon Dr. Ning Lin for a free webinar on arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Learn about the latest advances and gain insights to better understand treatment options and the patient care journey (registration required).

Patient Care Blog

Weill Cornell Medicine's CSF Leak Program: Restoring Lives, One Headache at a Time

Weill Cornell Medicine’s CSF Leak Program offers hope to patients suffering from debilitating headaches by combining advanced diagnostics with minimally invasive surgery, often restoring quality of life almost immediately.

Patient Journey

Maddie’s Story: Getting Her Life Back After a CSF Leak

"You will have your life back again, no matter how far off that might seem at the moment."

After months of worsening headaches and misdiagnoses, Maddie was finally treated through the Weill Cornell & NewYork-Presbyterian CSF Leak Program, where a multidisciplinary team used advanced CT imaging and targeted interventions to stop the leak, restoring her health and quality of life.

Read Maddie's Story

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This Is Your Brain Podcast

Play is Not Just Kid’s Stuff, with Stuart Brown

Dr. Stuart Brown, founder of the National Institute for Play, joins Dr. Phil Stieg to explore how play builds empathy, resilience, and other strengths of character.

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Meet Your Care Team

Glady Concepcion

"I’ve spent the past eight years in the medical field, and it’s been such a rewarding journey. I began as a medical assistant in private practice, then joined Weill Cornell Medicine as a patient coordinator. Now, I’m excited to take on my new role with Dr. Greenfield’s team! Providing excellent patient care is something I’m truly passionate about, and I look forward to continuing to learn and grow alongside such a dedicated group.

Outside of work, I enjoy baking (always working on new recipes!), traveling whenever I can, and spending time outdoors."

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