Can't Miss Monday

Computational Neurosurgery

Monday, May 4, 2026

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM CT

Location:302BC, Level 3, HBGCC

Moderator(s)

Antonio Di Ieva, MD, PhD, FRACS, IFAANS

Professor of Neurosurgery, Head of the Computational NeuroSurgery (CNS) Lab
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia

Building on the foundation established by the inaugural Computational Neurosurgery session at AANS 2025 in Boston, this session provides a comprehensive introduction to the emerging discipline of Computational Neurosurgery. It examines the integration of computational modelling, fractal- and pattern-based analytical frameworks, multi-omics methodologies, and advanced artificial intelligence techniques across the major sub-specialties of neurosurgery. The session will address current evidence, methodological advances, and translational applications, as well as discuss future directions and the anticipated impact of computational and AI-driven approaches on neurosurgical research and clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

Learn the basic concepts of computational modelling, computational fractalbased and pattern analysis, and AI and how these technologies can be applied to neurosurgery.
Examine the different applications of AI into the different neurosurgery subspecialities, including neuro-oncology, vascular neurosurgery, spine surgery, and intraoperative neuromonitoring
Acquire practical knowledge regarding the utilization of AI methodologies in neuroimaging, digital neuropathology, brain-machine interface, and intraoperative neurosurgery, with emphasis also on the ethical and legal aspects.

Presentations:

9:45 AM - 9:56 AM CT

From patterns analysis to Computational Neurosurgery
Speaker: Antonio Di Ieva, MD, PhD, FRACS, IFAANS – Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
9:57 AM - 10:08 AM CT

Computational Models for Novel High-Density Neural Interfaces
Speaker: Damiano G. Barone, MD, PhD, FRCS, FCNS – Houston Methodist
10:09 AM - 10:20 AM CT

Neurotech: From Nanoneurosurgery, AI, Quantum and supercomputing, Predictive modeling, Neurophotonics, Robotics and Brain Mapping to neurotech-policy
Speaker: Babak Kateb, MD, PhD – World Brain Mapping Foundation (WBMF), Aramis Therapeutics, Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT)
10:21 AM - 10:32 AM CT

A Machine Learning Approach for the Early Detection of Pathological Motor Evoked Potentials
Speaker: Alessandro Boaro, MD
10:33 AM - 10:44 AM CT

Mapping Cerebrovascular Disease Pathways Using Neurogenomics, Multi-omics and Computational Modeling
Speaker: Aimee DeGaetano, PhD MPH – Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University
10:45 AM - 10:56 AM CT

Advancements of AI technology for Glioma Surgery
Speaker: Yinyan Wang, PhD – Beijing Tiantan Hospital
10:57 AM - 11:08 AM CT

AI with augmented reality and robotics in spine surgery
Speaker: Mirza Pojskic, MD – University Hospital Marburg, Germany