The Congress of Neurological Surgeons will host its annual meeting in Houston, Oct. 6 to 10.
Here are five details about the event:
1. This year's theme is "Mission: Neurosurgery," as a nod to NASA's headquarters in Houston.
2. Speakers will touch on aerospace medicine, bionic technology and space travel.
3. The Brazilian Society of Neurosurgery will serve as the Congress of Neurological Surgeons' international partner.
4. Some of the speakers include:
• Laird Hamilton
• Graham Allison
• Hugh Herr, PhD
• Smith Johnston, MD
• Al Unser Jr.
• David Eagleman
5. Updates on guidelines along with the paper of the year from Neurosurgery will be presented at the annual meeting.