2026 Neuro Innovate X CNS Innovation Institute

Course Description:

The Neuro Innovate course will equip seasoned and new-to-the-field professionals with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the evolving landscape of neurosurgery innovation. Participants will have the opportunity to gain invaluable insights from neurosurgeons shaping the future of research and practice.

Day 1 — CNS Innovation Institute Fellows Summit

Day 2 — Neuro Innovate Course

A private convening of CNS Innovation Institute Fellows, faculty, and corporate innovation partners focused on:

• Venture creation and commercialization

• Regulatory and reimbursement strategy

• Intellectual property and licensing

• Investor-style pitch sessions

Participation in this day is limited to Innovation Institute Fellows and invited participants

A full-day course open to neurosurgeons and other healthcare professionals interested in:

• Artificial intelligence in neurosurgery

• Emerging technologies

• Innovation in clinical practice

• Future directions in neurosurgical care

Open registration

Target Audience:

This course is designed for orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents, fellows, researchers, and medical/health professional students.

Course Directors:

Mohamad Bydon, MD

Sharona Ben-Haim, MD

Garni Barkhoudarian, MD

University of Chicago

University of California San Diego

Pacific neuroscience Institute