Neurosurgery Research
Department of Neurosurgery Research Mission
Our mission is to conduct innovative research that:
- advances the science of neurotrauma and neurologic disease
- has a positive translational impact on clinical care
- fosters the development of scientists
- improves the health of our community
Department of Neurosurgery Research Vision
Our vision is to be a world-class center for neurotrauma research that positively impacts the lives of people affected by neurologic injury and disease.
Center for Neurotrauma Research (CNTR)
The Medical College of Wisconsin recently launched the Center for Neurotrauma Research (CNTR) with the Department of Neurosurgery. The CNTR’s multidimensional mission is to advance the science of neurological trauma and related diseases, enhance the translation of brain and spinal trauma research into clinical care innovations, foster the professional development of future scientists, and improve the health of communities throughout the region and state. Within MCW, the CNTR functions as a collaborative hub for neurotrauma research and will create a synergistic collaboration with other MCW Centers such as the Comprehensive Injury Center, Neuroscience Research Center and the Center for Imaging Research.
The CNTR builds upon the successful track record of the neurotrauma research program in the Department of Neurosurgery spanning more than 25 years, including dramatic growth over the past 10 years. The creation of the CNTR reflects MCW’s scientific progress in this field and the program’s current standing in the international neurotrauma research community. The CNTR is co-directed by Shekar Kurpad, MD, PhD, Sanford J. Larson Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery; and Michael McCrea, PhD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Eminent Scholar, Vice Chair of Research and Director of Brain Injury Research.
Our Research Programs

Brain Injury Research Program
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