Sonia Eden, MD
Attending physician
Semmes Murphey Clinic
UTHSC
Nnenna Mbabuike, MD, FAANS
Cerebrovascular Endovascular Neurosurgeon
Self- Employed
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of medicine, and neurosurgery is poised to be at the forefront of this evolution. This American Society of Black Neurosurgeons (ASBN)-led panel will explore how AI can enhance surgical precision, improve decision support, and accelerate advances in neuroprosthetics and patient outcomes. Panelists representing engineering, informatics, and clinical innovation will discuss real-world applications, translational challenges, and strategies for responsible implementation. The discussion will also address the ethical dimensions of AI, including algorithmic bias, data governance, and equitable access to emerging technologies. Attendees will gain insight into how neurosurgeons can collaborate with data scientists and technologists to ensure AI is used to expand, not replace, human expertise in the operating room and beyond.
This session is presented in collaboration with American Society of Black Neurosurgeons (ASBN).
Speaker: Nnenna S. Mbabuike, MD, FAANS – Self- Employed
Moderator: Sonia Eden, MD – Semmes Murphey Clinic
Speaker: Sonia Eden, MD – Semmes Murphey Clinic
Speaker: Daniel Orringer, MD – NYU Langone Health
Speaker: Richard W. Byrne, MD, FAANS – Mayo
Speaker: Daniel A. Donoho, MD – Children's National Hosptial, Washington DC
Speaker: Samuel Browd, MD, PhD, FAANS – University of Washington
Speaker: Joseph T. Francis, MD