On behalf of the Research & Awards Committee, we sincerely appreciate your interest in the research mission of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerve (DSPN).

With generous donations from our distinguished members, the DSPN research grants and awards are supported by Honor Your Mentor (HYM) Funds aimed at advancing the field through innovative basic science and clinical research.

As one of the preeminent spine scientific meetings, the annual Spine Summit highlights ground-breaking research addressing challenges in managing patients with diseases of the spinal neural elements, the spine, and peripheral nerves. Guided by clinical expertise and a commitment to evidence-based practice, past recipients of the research awards have made a significant and lasting impact on our specialty and our patients.

We look forward to your submissions for the DSPN research grants and awards.

W.H. Andrew Ryu MD. FRCSC. FAANS
Chair, Research & Awards Committee

The AANS/CNS spine section recognizes, acknowledges, and highlights the early challenges of transitioning from a resident/fellow to faculty. Often times spine surgeons early in their careers have unique clinical productivity pressures that directly compete with a dedicated research effort.

The new Spine Emerging Investigator Program is intended to provide structure for research planning, grant strategy, and mentorship. The goal of this new program is to facilitate and support faculty as they develop into independent investigators with a sustained research effort. We encourage all interested to apply.

Wilson “Zack” Ray, MD, PhD
Past Chair, Research and Awards Committee