October 11, 2024
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
On behalf of the CNS Foundation, thank you for your support in 2024. Over the last five years, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Foundation has provided more than $2,500,000 of funding through grants, recognition, and educational opportunities for neurosurgeons around the world, and in 2024 alone, we gave out $748,000 in awards.
As the new Chair for the CNS Foundation, I look forward to working with the Foundation Board of Directors to continue our work in four established pillars supporting our mission of advancing professionalism, innovation and accessibility in the field of neurosurgery worldwide.
- CNS Guidelines Initiative - supports CNS infrastructure in developing and disseminating high-quality, evidence-based guidelines. CNS is the only neurosurgical organization with the volunteer and staff resources to create accessible and impactful clinical guidelines.
- International Philanthropy - accelerates positive global impact through observership programs, inviting neurosurgeons from low- and middle-income countries to learn practices that improve patient care at home.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - supports programs that address healthcare disparities by developing inclusive practices, leading to structural changes in the neurosurgery workforce and patient care.
- Clinical Scientist Career Development - offers early-career neurosurgeons recognition, networking, and research support, including the prestigious NIH/Getch K12 program.
Join us in 2025 as we expand the impact and reach of our work, all of which is made possible by the generosity of our donors.
With sincere regards,
Lola B. Chambless, MD
Chair, CNS Foundation
CNS Secretary