European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

🧠 EANS Monthly Digest: November 2026 is here! What a season! After an extremely busy fall, this month’s President’s Message from Francesco Sala looks back on a remarkable few months for the EANS: the record-breaking Hamburg Congress with 2,372 participants from 88 countries, the 100th Anniversary Meeting of the SBNS in London and the CNS Annual Meeting in Washington, all driven by a shared commitment to global collaboration in neurosurgery. But the journey continues! From Congress highlights and the #IAmEANS competition winner to new educational opportunities, member initiatives, and EANS representation across Europe and beyond, there is plenty to discover in this month’s Digest. 📌 Read also: •In Memoriam: Professor Francesco Tomasello •Diversity Spotlight: Dr. Kristel Vanchaze •EANS2026 Hamburg Congress: Relive the Highlights •Webinar: Rethinking Traumatic Brain Injury Classification: Introducing the CBI-M Framework •Surgery, Radiosurgery or a Combination? •All roads lead to Rome: EANS Boot Camp •Call to participate in EANS surveys •#IAmEANS Competition: We have a winner! •EANS Frontiers in Neurosurgery Committee •4 years strong: Building a community for the next generation •EANS and ZEISS: A Partnership for Innovation in Neurosurgery •6th Brain Innovation Days: Where Brain Science meets Innovation •EANS representation across Europe and beyond 👉 Read the full Monthly Digest – 🔗 shorturl.at/jIJva #Neurosurgery #EANSonline #BeEANS #EANS2026 #Monthly #Newsletter

🧠 Join Tomorrow Geoffrey T. Manley, Andrew I. R. Maas and András Büki, for an open discussion on "Rethinking Traumatic Brain Injury Classification: Introducing the CBI-M Framework" at the #EANSwebinar, hosted by the EANS Neurotrauma Section. The discussion will be moderated by Elham Rostami. 📅 04 November 2026, 17:00 CET 📣Don’t miss out – The registration is free! 🔗 shorturl.at/SXPhP #EANSonline #EANSwebinar #Neurosurgery #Webinar

🧠 Welcome to the November issue of Brain & Spine Editors' Choice! In this issue, we are pleased to highlight: 🔹 Individual-level quality-of-life changes are common after aneurysm screening in women: A prospective cohort study 🔹 What Pfirrmann misses: A routine T2-weighted signal index reveals substantial within-grade heterogeneity in early lumbar disc degeneration We are also delighted to recognise Karl Schaller and Everard Munting, the founding fathers of Brain & Spine, whose vision, dedication and leadership brought the journal to life and established the scientific foundations on which it continues to grow today. Both were recently awarded Honorary Editorship of Brain & Spine in recognition of their contribution. Karl Schaller received his Honorary Editorship at the EANS Annual Meeting in Hamburg, while Everard Munting was honoured at the EUROSPINE Annual Meeting in Gothenburg. Don’t miss out, stay informed, and enjoy reading! 📚 🔗 shorturl.at/xxMx1 #BrainAndSpine #Brain #Spine #EANSonline #November

🌍 EANS at the II International Congress of Neurosurgery in Tbilisi, Georgia! From 25-26 September 2026, EANS joined the international neurosurgical community in Tbilisi for the II International Congress of Neurosurgery, hosted by the Georgian Society of Neurological Surgery (GSNS). EANS representatives Lucas Rasulic, Secretary, Nikolay Gabrovsky, Treasurer, and Andreas Demetriades, Chair of the EANS Guidelines Development Task Force, took part in the two-day programme, sharing knowledge and perspectives with colleagues from around the world. 🔗 Read More: shorturl.at/K4bDc #EANSonline #Neurosurgery #GSNS #Tbilisi2026

Celebrating Excellence in Neurosurgical Education! 🏆 Congratulations to Guillaume Dannhoff, who achieved the highest result in the 2026 European Board of Neurological Surgery (EBNS) Part I Examinations! In recognition of this outstanding achievement, Guillaume will receive one year of EANS Individual Membership and a €200 voucher for neurosurgery books. We celebrate his success and wish him all the best in his future career! 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/vAEcO #EANSonline #Neurosurgery #Surgery #Excellence

🧠 Join us for the EANS Neurotrauma Section Joint Webinar entitled: Rethinking Traumatic Brain Injury Classification: Introducing the CBI-M Framework. Speakers: Geoffrey T. Manley (USA) Andrew I. R. Maas (Belgium) András Büki (Sweden) Moderated by: Elham Rostami (Sweden) We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging discussion. 📅 04 November 2026, 17:00 CET 📣Don’t miss out – The registration is free! 🔗 shorturl.at/SXPhP #EANSonline #EANSwebinar #Neurosurgery #Webinar

🎓 EANS Members get more from our hands-on courses! Enjoy reduced registration fees and priority registration for all EANS hands-on courses, giving you more opportunities to learn, practise and connect with fellow neurosurgeons. 🔹 Get priority access 🔹 Exclusive benefits Become an EANS member and make the most of every learning opportunity! #BeEANS 🔗 shorturl.at/tAsOh #BeEANS #EANSonline #Neurosurgery #Member

🧠 Join Tomorrow Gilbert Hangel, Rick van Lanen and Erik Middlebrooks, for an open discussion on "Ultra-high Field MRI in Functional Neurosurgery: Applications in Epilepsy and Deep Brain Stimulation" at the #EANSwebinar, hosted by the EANS Functional Neurosurgery Section. The discussion will be moderated by Philipp Karschnia, Jasper K. W. Gerritsen and Johnny Duerinck. 📅 28 October 2026, 17:00 CET 📣Don’t miss out – The registration is free! 🔗 shorturl.at/yFy90 #EANSonline #EANSwebinar #Neurosurgery #Webinar

🧠 EANS at the 75th National SINch Congress! EANS had a strong presence at the 75th National Congress of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery (SINch), held in Catania, Italy, from 23-26 September 2026. The Congress explored the evolving role of technology and artificial intelligence in neurosurgery, fostering scientific exchange, collaboration, and connections among colleagues. 🔗 Learn More: shorturl.at/VMUEt #EANSonline #Neurosurgery #SINch #Italy

It is with deep sadness that the EANS announces the passing of Prof. Francesco Tomasello. Prof. Tomasello was a worldwide acknowledged neurosurgical master and leader, whose recognition went far beyond the borders of Italy and Europe. While working in Italy throughout his entire career, he was a true ambassador for international Neurosurgery and deeply committed to the development of our discipline worldwide. He served on the Board of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery for over 20 years, as Treasurer, Secretary and President from 2002 to 2004. Prof. Tomasello was an active member of the EANS family for almost 50 years. In 1979 he was nominated a member of the Research Committee of EANS, where he served until 1987. From 1987 to 1995, he was a member of the Training Committee of the EANS. In 1995 he was elected Vice-President of the EANS, and served as a member of the Examination Committee of the Neurosurgical European Board Exam. From 2013 to 2017 he was the WFNS second Vice-President representing the EANS. In 2017, at the XVII EANS Congress in Venice the EANS bestowed on Prof. Tomasello the EANS Award for Exceptional Service to European Neurosurgery in recognition of hisoutstanding dedication and long-standing commitment to the neurosurgical community. This was the neurosurgeon, the teacher, the master. But for those who had the opportunity to knowing him more closely, Prof. Tomasello had a strong personality, reflecting his enthusiasm, passion and commitment for Neurosurgery. He was not self-indulgent but rather demanding towards himself, first, as well as towards his fellows and pupils. With Professor Tomasello, the global neurosurgical community loses a skilled and passionate neurosurgeon, a mentor and a teacher to many, a personable, generous, and straightforward colleague, a unique and tireless advocate for neurosurgery. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues and friends who had the privilege of knowing him.   Francesco Sala President of the EANS Read the full obituary at eans.org

🧠 Help Build the J-EANS Fellowship & Observership Network The Junior EANS (JEANS) initiative is bringing together neurosurgery units across Europe to improve access to fellowship and observership opportunities for trainees and young neurosurgeons. 🌍 By contributing to this initiative, your unit can help strengthen international collaboration, encourage knowledge exchange, and give future neurosurgeons greater insight into training opportunities across Europe. 📋 Take 2-3 minutes to complete the survey and have your unit included in the network. 🔗 shorturl.at/JytAX Together, we can support more accessible training and stronger connections within the European neurosurgical community. #IAmEANS #EANSonline #YoungNeurosurgeonsNetwork #NeurosurgeryTraining #BeEANS

🧠 Join us for the EANS Functional Neurosurgery Section Joint Webinar entitled: Ultra-high Field MRI in Functional Neurosurgery: Applications in Epilepsy and Deep Brain Stimulation: Speakers: Gilbert Hangel (Austria) Rick van Lanen (The Netherlands) Erik Middlebrooks (USA) Moderated by: Olaf Schijns (The Netherlands) Michael Hart (United Kingdom) We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging discussion. 📅 28 October 2026, 17:00 CET 📣Don’t miss out – The registration is free! 🔗 shorturl.at/yFy90 #EANSonline #EANSwebinar #Neurosurgery #Webinar

🧠 Meet Dr. Marina Milic – Diversity Leader of the Month! Dr. Marina Milic is a neurosurgeon at the University Clinical Center of Serbia in Belgrade, whose clinical and research work focuses on pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and the surgical management of complex brain tumours. Through her work, Dr. Milic contributes to advancing neurosurgical care and research, while highlighting the importance of teamwork and collaboration in the field. Her message to the next generation of neurosurgeons is clear: "Success in neurosurgery is never the result of individual work alone, but of teamwork and collaboration." 👏 Thank you, Dr. Milic, for sharing your experience and inspiring our community with your commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and the advancement of neurosurgery. 🔗 shorturl.at/GXS8s #EANS #EANSonline #Neurosurgery #Diversity #Leader

🧠 Join Tomorrow Jasper K. W. Gerritsen, Adam Sonabend and Susan M. Chang, for an open discussion on "Producing Meaningful Research from Clinical Data: Key Aspects for Neurosurgical Studies" at the #EANSwebinar, hosted by the EANS Neuro-Oncology Section. The discussion will be moderated by Philipp Karschnia, Jasper K. W. Gerritsen and Johnny Duerinck. 📅 21 October 2026, 17:30 CEST 📣Don’t miss out – The registration is free! 🔗 shorturl.at/0ngfV #EANSonline #EANSwebinar #Neurosurgery #Webinar

🧠 Surgery, Radiosurgery or a Combination? The countdown is on for the 3rd World Radiosurgery Day Symposium! Alfredo Conti invites you to Bologna from 22-23 November 2026, to meet leading experts in neurosurgery and radiosurgery, exchange perspectives, and discuss treatment approaches across a wide range of neurological conditions. 📍 Bologna, Italy 📅 22–23 November 2026 🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/pOIaP #EANSonline #Neurosurgery #Radiosurgery #WorldRadiosurgeryDay #Bologna

🌍 EANS was represented at the 51st Congress of the Romanian Society of Neurosurgery (RSN) which took place in Brașov, Romania, from 17–19 September 2026, contributing to a programme that addressed key developments and challenges in modern neurosurgery, including neuro-oncology, vascular and spinal surgery, functional neurosurgery and neurotraumatology. Through its participation, EANS continues to strengthen connections with national neurosurgical societies and support collaboration across the European neurosurgical community. 🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/CSO29 #EANSonline #Neurosurgery #Congress #Romania

📢 Your EANS. Your Voice! The deadline is approaching! Your input is important in helping shape the future of EANS and there is still time to share your feedback through the EANS Member Experience & Engagement Survey. If you haven’t completed the survey yet, make sure to submit your responses by 1 November 2026! 🔗 Complete the survey today: shorturl.at/5ZO6X #EANSonline #Neurosurgery #IAmEANS #BeEANS

📚 EANS Training Course in Riga - A Successful Wrap-Up! The EANS Training Course on Tumour in Riga brought together 227 trainees and 48 faculty members for four days of learning, discussion and, of course, plenty of EANS moments beyond the lecture room. Congratulations to Laura Krismer, who was awarded the prize for her Trainee Lecture “Functional Limits vs. Radiographic Boundaries in Glioblastoma Resection: A Retrospective Analysis of Unrealized Resection Potential.” Well done, Laura! 👏 Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this course a valuable learning experience for the EANS community. Read More 🔗 shorturl.at/d7w3Q #EANSonline #Neurosurgery #Training #Course #Riga

Get to know our EANS President, Francesco Sala 💙 #EANSonline #EANS2026 #President #BeEANS

🧠 Join us for the The EANS Neuro-Oncology Section Joint Webinar entitled: Producing Meaningful Research from Clinical Data: Key Aspects for Neurosurgical Studies. Speakers: Jasper K. W. Gerritsen (The Netherlands) Adam Sonabend (USA) Susan M. Chang (USA) Moderated by: Philipp Karschnia (Germany) Jasper K. W. Gerritsen (The Netherlands) Johnny Duerinck (Belgium) We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging discussion. 📅 21 October 2026, 17:30 CEST 📣Don’t miss out – The registration is free! 🔗 shorturl.at/0ngfV #EANSonline #EANSwebinar #Neurosurgery #Webinar