Medical research, both clinical as well as basic science forms an important part of a successful academic neurosurgical department. Research allows our patients access to the newest techniques and medications as well as helping to advance the treatment of neurological disorders for people across the globe. In addition to collaboration with other departments, universities and private industry the Department of Department of Neurological Surgery & Brain Repair contains three separate research groups focusing of different aspects of neurosurgical care. The Center for Aging and Brain Repair is focused on basic and transitional research addressing degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, ALS, and Parkinson’s’ as well as more acute conditions including spinal cord injury and stroke. The Osman Microsurgical Laboratory focuses on complex cranial procedures and works to develop both better techniques and better surgeons. The Spine Biomechanics Laboratory seeks to understand the biomechanical underpinnings of both spinal disorders as well as the biomechanical affects of treatment for these disorders.