CNS Standing Committees

The business and affairs of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons is managed under the direction of the CNS Executive Committee, comprised of a President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Immediate Past President.

The CNS also has a number of standing committees, comprised of CNS members appointed by the President, which provide oversight and recommendations on various aspects of the CNS operations.

Committee Chair Term
Annual Meeting Ganesh Rao 2011-2012
Scientific Program Alan M. Scarrow 2011-2012
Bylaws Catherine A. Mazzola 2011-2012
Clinical Neurosurgery Editor Gerald A. Grant 2011-2012
Fellowships Steven N. Kalkanis 2011-2012
Awards Gerald E. Rodts 2011-2012
Education Jamie Sue Ullman 2011-2012
Finance Russell R. Lonser 2011-2012
Future Meeting Sites Michael P. Steinmetz 2011-2012
Historian and Archives Issam A. Awad 2011-2012
Information and Technology Brian T. Ragel 2011-2012
Web Editorial Board Ashok Rajappa Asthagiri 2011-2012
International Division Anil Nanda 2011-2012
Membership Shekar N. Kurpad 2011-2012
Congress Quarterly Editorial Board James S. Harrop 2011-2012
Nominating Gerald E. Rodts 2011-2013
Professional Conduct Gary M. Bloomgarden 2011-2012
Publications James S. Harrop 2011-2012
Public Relations Ali R. Rezai 2011-2012
Resident Aviva Abosch 2011-2012
SANS Lifelong Learning Jason P. Sheehan 2011-2012
Strategic Planning Ali R. Rezai 2011-2012
Research Aviva Abosch 2011-2012
Compliance and Ethics Michael P. Steinmetz 2011-2012
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