Get acquainted with our global activities and efforts

Explore the impactful programs that drive our mission forward. From hands-on learning to collaborative problem-solving, our global activities empower the next generation of neurosurgeons and enhance neurosurgical care in underserved regions.

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Mission Trips

At the end of the day, it's all about the people

Our mission trips focus on empowering local healthcare systems. For example, in Mexico City, we led suturing workshops and provided hands-on neurosurgical care, building skills and knowledge that continue to benefit the community long after our visit.

Hands-on activities

Interactive workshops

Engaging lectures

Mission Trip in Monterrey, Mexico: Building bridges & giving hugs
Mission Trip in Monterrey, Mexico: Building bridges & giving hugs
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Annual Hackathon

Collaborate, come up with your idea, and pitch it!

Teams collaborate to create solutions addressing barriers in neurosurgical care, with guidance from industry leaders. The event concludes with a pitch competition, where top teams are awarded prizes, including an all-expense-paid mission trip with mission:brain.

Collaborate Across Borders

Join forces with a diverse group of individuals from around the world, bringing unique perspectives and expertise to solve global challenges.

Real-World Impact

Develop innovative solutions to real patient cases, addressing critical gaps in neurosurgical care in underserved regions.

Neurocamp

Igniting the Future of Neuroscience

Neurocamp introduces high school students to the world of neuroscience, neurology, and neurosurgery. The program aims to inspire the next generation by addressing access gaps in underserved communities through education and exposure.

Support students in exploring neuroscience careers at a global level.

Provide hands-on learning experiences in medicine and science.

Combat “neurophobia” by fostering confidence and curiosity.

Mission Brain teaching a Neurocamp to a group of high school students.
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Peer Mentorship

Empowering Neurosurgical Research & Innovation through mentorships

Our Peer Mentorship and Hackathon programs bridge research disparities and foster innovation in neurosurgery. Medical professionals and students collaborate with mentors and tackle real-world challenges in underserved communities, driving impactful solutions that improve global healthcare.

Mentorship & Research Collaboration

Innovative Problem Solving

Global Community Impact alongside amazing neurosurgeons and contributors

WINGS

Women in Neuroscience Global Symposium

WINGS is a global symposium dedicated to advancing neuroscience from a female perspective. This event celebrates groundbreaking female leadership in neurosurgery, with opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and professional development.

Celebrate female leadership in neurosurgery globally.

Foster connections and mentorship among women in neuroscience.

Promote personal and professional growth for women in the field.

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