The University of Alabama at Birmingham Global Neurosurgery

Use your existing devices

Help Lightning runs on your existing mobile devices (iOS, Android) or a web-browser on laptop and desktop computers.

Surgeons can now provide remote assistance as though they’re working side-by-side. They can telestrate, freeze images, use hand gestures, and even add real objects into the merged reality environment.

Be there instantly

Help Lightning is easy, fast and intuitive.

Once you’re in a merged reality call with a colleague or customer, simply tap the mode to change how you interact. Choose whether you’re giving or receiving help, and start collaborating in seconds. Help Lightning’s unique Merged Reality can add missing visual cues, gestures, and non-verbal communication methods to any session.

Using Help Lightning with smart surgical glasses

Take Help Lightning to the next level by pairing it with smart glasses. This innovation allows the wearer to benefit from the assistance of AI or a third-party while performing surgery. When used in conjunction with Help Lightning, smart glasses mean that another surgeon can see exactly what you are seeing and what you’re doing – and also have their hands superimposed over your field of view.

There are a number of models available from different manufacturers including VUZIX, Zebra, and RealWear.

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Neurosurgery

Include Neurosurgery members that have not selected a subspecialty
Trained paediatric neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeon with paediatric interest
Adult neurosurgeon

The scope of our work

Advice on clinical case management
Operative surgery
Education
Bedside clinical teaching
Didactic lectures
Intraoperative teaching
Skills training
Equipment
Donation
Maintenance
Provision
Training
Research
Assistance with creating a full research partnership with joint research projects and academic exchange
Assistance with data collection, audit and outcome measurement
Exchange programmes
Observerships for trainees
Supervision of trainees
Teaching a new skillset to a trained professional

Our Mission Statement

We aim to create educational and training opportunities for the future generation of global neurosurgeons, enhancing global neurosurgery partnerships, and increasing clinical research infrastructure and collaborations. The program is dedicated to fostering excellence in neurosurgical practice across borders, empowering healthcare professionals and trainees and advancing patient care. Through training, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities, we aim to shape compassionate, skilled neurosurgeons, who can navigate and address the complexities of neurosurgical care on a global scalr.

This organisation is a member of the G4 Alliance

Permanent Council Member
Jeffrey Blount

Administrative HQ

1720 University Blvd 1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL Birmingham Alabama 35294 United States of America

Telephone

205-638-6452

Our website

https://www.uab.edu/medicine/neurosurgery/education/global-neurosurgery-program

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Brandon Rocque

Neurosurgeon

United States of America

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DANG DO THANH CAN

Neurosurgeon

Viet Nam

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UAB/Children's of Alabama Pediatric Neurosurgery

Neurosurgeon

United States of America

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James Markert, MD

Neurosurgeon

United States of America

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Department of General Surgery, KCMC

General Surgeon

United Republic of Tanzania

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Madhushree Zope

General Surgeon

United States of America

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Martina Gonzalez MD

Allied Health Professional

United States of America

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Nguyen Van Ngoc, MD

Neurosurgeon

Viet Nam

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Le Tuan Anh

Neurosurgeon

Viet Nam

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A VST (Visiting Surgical Team) in or around Birmingham, AL, USA initiated by The University of Alabama at Birmingham Global Neurosurgery

Unique forum about the care of individuals with Spina Bifida and networking opportunities to connect with experts and leaders in Spina Bifida care.

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Neurosurgery

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This organisation is a member of the G4 Alliance

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Where we work

InterSurgeon clinician members affiliated with The University of Alabama at Birmingham Global Neurosurgery

Brandon Rocque

DANG DO THANH CAN

UAB/Children's of Alabama Pediatric Neurosurgery

James Markert, MD

Department of General Surgery, KCMC

Madhushree Zope

Martina Gonzalez MD

Nguyen Van Ngoc, MD

Le Tuan Anh

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Accelerating Action on Micronutrient Deficiencies and Their Consequences, including Spina Bifida: Delivering on WHA 76.19 through Large-Scale Food Fortification

Connecting Clinics, Communities, and Care for Spina Bifida

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