Registration for American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting Continues to Escalate; Dr. Rhoton to be Honored During Event

Registered attendance for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons’ (AANS’) 80th Annual Scientific Meeting continues to swell, with the organization on pace to exceed the number of attendees at the 2011 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting. More than 7,000 attendees, including an estimated 3,200 medical professionals — among them, neurosurgeons, neurosurgical residents, medical students, neuroscience nurses, clinical specialists, physician assistants and allied health professionals — are expected at this year’s event, which will take place April 14-18, 2012, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami.

The meeting will include a special night to honor the lifelong commitment to neurosurgery shown by Albert Rhoton Jr., MD, FAANS, who is considered by many to be the father of modern microscopic neurosurgery, having revolutionized the specialty both in how it is taught and performed. To honor his legacy, the Rhoton Endowment for Research is being established, providing funds for future research and training opportunities that stimulate continuous learning in microsurgical advances. For more information, click here to read the full release.