The mission:brain Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 8 ft. Dr. Silvia Vaca
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Silvia Vaca, Stanford-trained neurosurgeon, as she shares her journey from Bogotá to the OR, building sustainable global neurosurgery progra...
Ep. 7 ft. Dr. Ernest J. Barthélemy
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Neuronotes: Ep 7. Sudden Fall
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Neuronotes Mission Brain, we examine a traumatic brain injury (TBI) case in a 79-year-old patient whose seemingly minor fall evolve...
Ep. 6 ft. Santi Chumaceiro x Dr. Q
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Mission Brain Podcast is a celebration of love, purpose, and the people behind We Love Foundation. Joined by Santi Chumaceiro, we expl...
Neuronotes: Ep 6. Endothelial Glycocalyx and Glymphatic Dysfunction in Traumatic Brain
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A brief scientific update on endothelial glycocalyx disruption and glymphatic dysfunction in traumatic brain injury, highlighting early microvascular ...
Ep. 5 ft. Sheila Sichani
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 5 ft. Sheila Sichani
Neuronotes: Ep 5. Time, Brain and a Gentle Goodbye
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ft. PAHS chapter
Ep. 3 ft. Dr. Seunggu Jude Han
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Mission Brain: Dr. Han on equity vs. equality, mentorship, and shaping the next generation of global neurosurgery leaders.
Ep. 3 ft. Dr. Michael T Lawton
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aneurysms, AVMs, and Artistry - A Conversation with Dr. Michael T Lawton
Neuronotes: Ep 4. Clipping The Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mission:Brain Podcast, we explore why neurovascular neurosurgery feels so intense for medical students. We discuss how tiny art...
Neuronotes: Ep 3. Frontiers in Neurovascular Neurosurgery:Three Contemporary Advances
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we break down the newest shifts in neurovascular neurosurgery—from cutting-edge flow diverters to the genetics behind AVMs and cavernous ...
Ep. 2 ft. Dr. Kee Park
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our second episode, we sit down with Dr. Lee Park to talk about the importance of unity, shared purpose, and collaboration in global neurosurgery. ...
Global Neurosurgery: Importance, Challenges and Innovations
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adressing neurosurgery in low-and middle-income countries
Ep. 1 ft. Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, we sit down with Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, world-renowned neurosurgeon, author, researcher, and global health leader. Dr. ...
#10 Women In Neurosurgery ft. Claire Karekezi
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off our Women in Neurosurgery series with an extraordinary guest: Dr. Claire Karekezi, 🇷🇼Rwanda's first female neurosurgeon. From navi...
#9 Art, Mind and Scalpel: An Insight into Dr JP Almeida’s Journey
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the mission:brain Podcast, host Luca interviews brilliant neurosurgeon, Dr. João Paulo Almeida. Working from the Mayo Clinic in Ja...
#8 Empowering Medical Students Globally: the Chapter Program with JP Navarro - LIVE FROM THE MAYO CLINIC FL
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join our host, Luca, broadcasting live from the Mayo Clinic in Florida, as he sits down with Dr Juan Pablo Navarro Garcia de Llano, Regional Director ...
#7 The Art of Neurosurgery: Dr. Michael T. Lawton on Tradition, Technology, and the Future | Part 1
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the mind of renowned vascular neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Lawton, as he shares his invaluable insights on the ever-evolving world of neurosurge...
#6 M:B Hackathon 2023: Meet the organizers
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking place on March 24-26 2023, the mission:brain Hackathon is a virtual multidisciplinary and multinational 3-day event to tackle a real-world chal...
#5 Inside the #welove Benefit Gala with Celia Daniel de Mizrahi
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Celia Daniel, the driving force behind the #welove Benefit charity Gala, taking place this Thursday in Miami! In this excl...
#4 A conversation with Adrian Safa, Founder of the Mission:Brain Humanitas chapter - Adrian Safa
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Luca sits down with Adrian Safa to discuss his role in founding mission:brain Humanitas and its expansion into Europe. Adrian shares ...
#3 Navigating Difficult Sociopolitical Factors In Global Neurosurgery Through Advocacy: A Haitian Perspective - Dr. Ernest J. Barthélemy
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ernest J. Barthélemy and Luca Granato discuss how a neurosurgeon can gain the tools required to tackle the problems they will come to face in the ...
#2 The Indian Healthcare System, Training And Providing Care As Medical Students - Dr. Neha Rao
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Neha Rao and Luca discuss the differences between the Italian and Indian medical school systems, as well as the health care system in India and pr...
#1 Geopolitical Factors Influencing Global Health - Dr. Kee Park
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kee B. Park and Luca Granato discuss unmet global neurosurgical needs and strategies to improve global neurosurgery, as well as public health issu...