Dr. Q on First Coast Connect: A Local Charity with Global Impact

On First Coast Connect, Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa — “Dr. Q” — shared the inspiring story behind Mission:BRAIN, the global nonprofit he co-founded to train neurosurgeons in underserved regions.

From humble beginnings as a Mexican immigrant to becoming a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, Dr. Q has dedicated his journey to making the improbable possible. Mission:BRAIN recently marked a milestone: Dr. Alieu Kamara became the first and only neurosurgeon in Sierra Leone, trained and equipped through the organization. For a country of 8 million people, his work is already lifesaving.

This conversation highlighted how Mission:BRAIN is transforming healthcare worldwide — one surgeon, one patient, and one community at a time. 💙🧠

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