The use of advanced data science techniques for research and practice improvement in neurosurgery continues to expand. Computational techniques such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are poised to revolutionize healthcare. Obtaining training in basic and advanced data science requires both mentorship and financial support, and the CNS Scholarship in Data Science provides both on an individual basis as we seek to create a cadre of neurosurgeons with expertise in this subject. This scholarship program will benefit both the individual neurosurgeons who take part in the program, as well as the field as a whole as these future leaders work through the CNS to shape the ways in which AI will be integrated into neurosurgical research and practice.
This year’s Scholarship will run through the academic year August 2026 – June 2027 and the final work will be submitted for presentation at the 2027 CNS Annual Meeting and a manuscript based on this work will be submitted to Neurosurgery.
This year’s recipient is Benjamin Wissel, MD who is in his third year of residency at Duke University. Dr. Wissel’s project will focus on Automated Screening of Epilepsy Surgery Candidacy Using Large Language Models. Dr. Wissel states "I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with an learn from CNS leaders in data science through this multi-institutional collaborative project."
Congratulations Dr. Wissel!
This scholarship was made possible by ATEC.