Listen "Episode 18 - Russell Lonser"
Episode Synopsis
A conversation with Dr. Russell Lonser, Chair of Neurosurgery at The Ohio State University, as we explore his remarkable career—from groundbreaking research at the NIH to leading advancements in neurosurgical oncology, drug delivery, and NFL concussion protocols.
In this episode:
• How does he sustain passion in neurosurgery over decades?
• What leadership lessons did he learn transitioning from NIH to Ohio State?
• The role of neurosurgeons in public health, sports medicine, and future gene therapy breakthroughs
• How to ask simple yet profound research questions that lead to real impact
• The hidden keys to crafting a successful NIH grant proposal.
PODCAST INFO:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NeurosurgeryTalesPodcast
SOCIAL:
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aureliana-toma
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurosurgery_tales/
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/AurelianaToma
In this episode:
• How does he sustain passion in neurosurgery over decades?
• What leadership lessons did he learn transitioning from NIH to Ohio State?
• The role of neurosurgeons in public health, sports medicine, and future gene therapy breakthroughs
• How to ask simple yet profound research questions that lead to real impact
• The hidden keys to crafting a successful NIH grant proposal.
PODCAST INFO:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NeurosurgeryTalesPodcast
SOCIAL:
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aureliana-toma
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurosurgery_tales/
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/AurelianaToma
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