September brings new opportunities to connect with ASBN! As we look ahead to CNS in October, this issue highlights upcoming events, committee updates, and member initiatives designed to keep our community strong and united. | |
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ASBN Inaugural Art Auction
Phillips Auction House brings together modern masters and contemporary voices from Raymond Pettibon's Iconic Surfers to Faith Ringgold's Narrative Quilts alongside Charity Lots benefiting the American Society of Black Neurosurgeons.
| | | | | Phillips is honored to present a charity capsule within the New Now sale benefitting the American Society of Black Neurosurgeons, led by Firelei Báez’s Memory Like Fire, which combines self-portraiture with diasporic narratives to create a meditation on color and ornamentation. | | | | |
Editorial Feature: Neurosurgeon & Curator in Focus

Phillips Auction House speaks with ASBN member and neurosurgeon Dr.Sonia Eden, highlighting the intersections of neurosurgery, art, and curation.
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Phillips Auctions, in collaboration with Saint Fleur, is pleased to present For Tomorrow’s Future — a curated selection of artworks generously donated to benefit the American Society of Black Neurosurgeons (ASBN).
Held in conjunction with Phillips' New Now September auction, this special initiative aims to directly support ASBN's mission of advancing equity, education, and excellence in neurosurgery for Black physicians and the communities they serve. On offer on September 25 at 10AM EDT are works by Firelei Báez, Suzanne Jackson, and Vivian Springford.
New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art Sale
Live Auction: 25 September 2025, 10am EDT
Public Viewing: 16-24 September
Location: PHILLIPS, 432 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Sale link: https://www.phillips.com/auction/NY011425/browse
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- Art, Advocacy, and the City: Art Auction | September 19, 2025 - New York
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Neuro Mentoring Matters (NMM) and ASBN Presnts "How to Network Yourself" | September 20, 2025 | 11AM EST
- Mock Residency Interview Initiative | September 22nd - October 24th

- Brain Trust Virtual Mentorship Hours with Dr. Arnett Klugh lll | October 3rd, 2025 | 6PM - 8PM EST
- How to Research 101 | October 4, 2025 | 10AM EST
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting | October 11 - October 15, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA
- ASBN Breakfast Seminar: Five Years Forward: The Evolution of Representation and Inclusion in Neurosurgery | October 14, 2025 | 7AM - 8:30AM PST
- Ignite the Brain: Community Event | October 14, 2025 | 1PM - 3:30PM PST
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If you’re passionate about equity in neurosurgery and haven’t officially joined yet, now’s the time. Membership gives you access to exclusive resources, mentorship, events, and a powerful network of changemakers.
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Members in the News
We proudly congratulate Dr. Shawn Hervey-Jumper, MD, on being named the new President-Elect of the Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO). In this historic achievement, Dr. Hervey-Jumper becomes the first African American to hold this leadership role.
His work, along with his peers through SNO’s Special Interest Tracks, is central to advancing the Society’s educational and scientific mission.
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Neuro Mentoring Matters (NMM) and The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons (ASBN) would like to invite you all to our first large group session of the academic year "How to Network Yourself". Our amazing panelists will be answering questions and sharing their insight on how to maximize your networking skills for your education and career.
The event will be held via Zoom on September 20th at 11AM EST. Please use the form below to register by September 17th and be sure to submit any questions you may have!
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The Brain Trust: Virtual Mentorship Hours
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Your journey, their experience — bridging the gap from aspiration to application.
This initiative offers students a unique opportunity to book a 30-minute Zoom session with an ASBN neurosurgeon to ask questions, seek personalized guidance, and gain insight into the neurosurgery pathway — from early interest through residency and beyond.
Please note: Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Only verified U.S.-based ASBN student members are eligible. These 2-hour mentorship blocks are open to students who were not matched with a mentor in our formal NeuroMentoring Matters pod program, as well as new students looking to connect.
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Inside the Mind:
A Conversation on Brain Aneurysms
In this Q&A, Dr. Nnenna Mbabuike shares her expertise during September Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month on brain aneurysms!
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Got a clinical question and a dream manuscript waiting to be written? Join ASBN’s newest Research Committee Co-Chair, Dr. Bryan V. Redmond, for How to Research 101. He’ll walk you through what makes a research question publishable, how to organize your project, and the best ways to prepare for dissemination.
Date: October 4
Time: 10AM EST
Perfect for medical students (and helpful for young investigators, too!).
| | Mock Residency Interview Initiative | | September - October | Sign Up Now! | |
ASBN is launching its Mock Neurosurgery Residency Interview Program this fall (Sept 22nd –Oct 24th 2025) to support students entering the 2025 Match cycle.
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Students (Interviewees): 4th year medical students can register interest here. Eligible students will later receive a private sign-up link to choose their mock interview slot.
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Members (Interviewers): Attending neurosurgeons, fellows, and senior residents can share availability here and reply to this email with how many students you are willing to interview.
Each session is 30 minutes interview + 15 minutes feedback (45 minutes total). Even one session can make a lasting impact.
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This powerful conversation will explore:
- How diversity efforts have evolved in neurosurgery and academic medicine.
- Strategies to sustain equity in the face of resistance and policy shifts.
- The current and future state of Black representation in neurosurgery.
Don’t miss this important dialogue on the progress, challenges,
and opportunities for inclusion in our field.
Please refer to the official CNS program for the room assignment.
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Ignite the Youth Ambassador
ASBN is proud to welcome Sean the Science Kid—10-year-old science communicator with over 1.4M followers—as our first Ignite the Brain Youth Ambassador.
Sean recently sat down with CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta to discuss topics from neuroplasticity to psychoneuroimmunology, showcasing his curiosity and vision of becoming a “neuro-cardio surgeon.”
His passion for science and inspiring young learners aligns perfectly with ASBN’s mission to spark early STEM exposure.
Catch Sean with ASBN during CNS week:
ASBN CNS Annual Dinner Reception – Monday, Oct 13, 6:00–9:00 PM
Ignite the Brain Community Event – Tuesday, Oct 14, 1:00–3:30 PM (Youth Ambassador appearance)
Join us in welcoming Sean and supporting ASBN’s pipeline programs that inspire the next generation of Black physicians and scientists!
Learn more about Sean: https://www.seanthesciencekid.com/
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