Visiting students are usually medical students from all over the world who come to work at NeuroSim during summer as guest researchers.
Neevya is studying Medicine at McGill University (class of 2025). She is working on an epilepsy project aiming to develop an ex vivo model for neurosurgical training.
Neevya is studying Medicine at McGill University (class of 2025). She is working on an epilepsy project aiming to develop an ex vivo model for neurosurgical training.
Bianca is currently pursuing a B.Sc. in Biology and a B.A. in Women’s Studies at Concordia University. She is working on an epilepsy project focusing on the subpial resection technique and the use of ex vivo animal models for neurosurgical training.
Bianca is currently pursuing a B.Sc. in Biology and a B.A. in Women’s Studies at Concordia University. She is working on an epilepsy project focusing on the subpial resection technique and the use of ex vivo animal models for neurosurgical training.
Chinyelum is a biomedical engineering intern working on a project who aims to assess the participant’s response to real-time feedback given to them by an AI-powered Intelligent Continuous Expertise Monitoring System (ICEMS)
Chinyelum is a biomedical engineering intern working on a project who aims to assess the participant’s response to real-time feedback given to them by an AI-powered Intelligent Continuous Expertise Monitoring System (ICEMS)
Ian is developing an algorithm to deliver personalized feedback to users of the NeuroVR simulator. He is studying Medicine at McGill University (class of 2024).
Learn more about Ian at ilang.ca
Ian is developing an algorithm to deliver personalized feedback to users of the NeuroVR simulator. He is studying Medicine at McGill University (class of 2024).
Learn more about Ian at ilang.ca
Hafila involved in a pilot project testing the efficacy of different feedback methods on medical students’ performance on a VR tumour resection task.
Pursuing an MD in Sydney, Australia
Class of 2021
Hafila involved in a pilot project testing the efficacy of different feedback methods on medical students’ performance on a VR tumour resection task.
Pursuing an MD in Sydney, Australia
Class of 2021
Anika is working on an undergraduate research project at the Neurosurgical Simulation and Artificial Intelligence Learning Centre using her expertise in cognitive science
Pursuing a B.Sc in Cognitive Science (Neuroscience and Psychology)
Graduating Fall 2018
Anika is working on an undergraduate research project at the Neurosurgical Simulation and Artificial Intelligence Learning Centre using her expertise in cognitive science
Pursuing a B.Sc in Cognitive Science (Neuroscience and Psychology)
Graduating Fall 2018
“Dr. Rolando Del Maestro is an uncomparable mentor who (…) offered me a glimpse into what it means to be a doctor; that the number one priority is the patient; that mistakes are haunting but inevitable; that one must never stop striving, because people always make room for excellence.”
B.Eng, MD/MBA Candidate
2018-2019
B.Eng Mechnical Engineering, specialization in Mechatronics
Currently enrolled in M.D. & MBA program, McGill University (Class of 2020). Working during the summer with the Heffez Family Research Bursary.
Note to Medical Students
“One of the most notable aspects of being a member of this lab is the inclusiveness that so strongly holds its members together. (…) [This] experience not only served to expand my knowledge on this topic but truly exemplified the value of a strong research team.”
“I would jump at the chance to find myself here again!”
Note to Medical Students
Note to Medical Students
“I took advantage of the opportunity to train on the NeuroTouch simulator. It was both an interesting and useful experience which improved my hand dexterity and my surgical skills.” [full PDF]
marta.baggiani01@universitadipavia.it
Publications:
Impact of Acute Stress on Psychomotor Bimanual Performance during Simulated Tumor Resection Task
[PDF]
Journal of Neurosurgery, 2017
Khalid Bajunaid, MD, MSc, Muhammad Abu Shadeque Mullah, MSc, Alexander Winkler-Schwartz, MD, Fahad E. Alotaibi, MD, MSc, Jawad Fares, BSc, Marta Baggiani, et al.
Bimanual Psychomotor Performance in Neurosurgical Resident Applicants Assessed Using NeuroTouch, a Virtual Reality Simulator
[PDF]
Journal of Surgical Education, 2016
Alexander Winkler-Schwartz, Khalid Bajunaid, Muhammad A.S Mullah, Ibrahim Marwa, Fahad Alotaibi, MSc, Jawad Fares, Marta Baggiani, et al.
Summers 2013 & 2014
Note to Medical Students 2013
“I (…) had the opportunity to practice my psychomotor and surgical skills on the neurosurgical simulation machines and prototypes; I practiced daily! (…) My stay here in the center exceeded my expectations as I was warmly welcomed and professionally guided.” [full PDF]
Note to Medical Students 2014
“I (…) shadowed renowned pediatric neurosurgeons [who] wrote me resounding recommendations to boost my future career (…) NeuroSim helped me develop my leadership qualities, my research techniques, and my psychomotor skills.” [full PDF]
Publications
Fares, Jawad. Fares, Youssef. “Neurosurgery in Lebanon: History, Development and Future Challenges” World Neurosurgery, vol. 99, 2017, pp. 524-532. [PDF]
Impact of Acute Stress on Psychomotor Bimanual Performance during Simulated Tumor Resection Task
[PDF]
Journal of Neurosurgery, 2017
Khalid Bajunaid, MD, MSc, Muhammad Abu Shadeque Mullah, MSc, Alexander Winkler-Schwartz, MD, Fahad E. Alotaibi, MD, MSc, Jawad Fares, BSc et al.
Bimanual Psychomotor Performance in Neurosurgical Resident Applicants Assessed Using NeuroTouch, a Virtual Reality Simulator
[PDF]
Journal of Surgical Education, 2016
Alexander Winkler-Schwartz, Khalid Bajunaid, Muhammad A.S Mullah, Ibrahim Marwa, Fahad Alotaibi, MSc, Jawad Fares
Neurosurgical virtual reality simulation metrics to assess psychomotor skills in the resection of intracranial tumor
[PDF]
International Journal of Computer-Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 2015
Hamed Azarnoush, Gmaan Alzhrani, Alexander Winkler-Schwartz, Fahad Alotaibi, Nicholas Gelinas-Phaneuf, Valérie Pazos, Nusrat Choudhury, Jawad Fares et al.