Peer Reviewed Presentations &
Invited Lectures

1. Epstein CR, Bourekas EC, Gabriel J, Ammirati M. Comparison of Preoperative Transarterial Embolization vs. Direct Percutaneous Embolization of Hypervascular Spinal Renal Cell Metastasis: Technical Case Report and Literature Review. Spine Arthroplasty Society Asia Pacific Conference, January 16-18, 2008, Seoul, Korea (Abstract Published in Proceedings/e-Poster Presentation).

2. Epstein CR, Chang DJ. Orbitocranial Penetrating Trauma by a Tree Branch:Case Report and Literature Review. 2007 AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery, November 26 – December 1, 2007, Miami, FL (Abstract Published in Proceedings/e-Poster Presentation).

3. Epstein CR, Chang DJ. Orbitocranial Penetrating Trauma by a Tree Branch:Case Report and Literature Review. the 12th Asian- Australian Society of Neurological Surgeons World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Interim Meeting, November 18-21, 2007, Nagoya, Japan (Abstract Published in Proceedings/Oral Presentation).

4. Epstein CR, Bourekas EC, Gabriel J, Ammirati M. Comparison of Preoperative Transarterial Embolization vs. Direct Percutaneous Embolization of Hypervascular Spinal Renal Cell Metastasis: Technical Case Report and Literature Review. Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2007 Annual Meeting,
September 15-20, 2007, San Diego, CA (Abstract Published in Proceedings/e-Poster Presentation).

5. Invited Guest Speaker, “Primer Simposium - La Mujer en la Neurocirugia del Siglo XXI, Women in Neurosurgery”, Nineteenth Congress of the Mexican Society of Neurological Surgery (XIX Congreso Mexican de Cirugia Neurologica), Mexico City, Mexico, July 12, 2007.

6. Epstein CR, Bourekas EC, Gabriel J, Ammirati M. Comparison of Preoperative Transarterial Embolization vs. Direct Percutaneous Embolization of Hypervascular Spinal Renal Cell Metastasis: Technical Case Report and Literature Review. XIX Congreso Mexicano de Cirugía Neurológica. July 6-13, 2007, Mexico City, Mexico. (Abstract Published in Proceedings/Oral
Presentation).

7. Epstein CR, Chang DJ. Orbitocranial Penetrating Trauma by a Tree Branch: Case Report and Literature Review. XIX Congreso Mexicano de Cirugía Neurológica. July 6-13, 2007, Mexico City, Mexico. (Abstract Published in Proceedings/Oral Presentation).

8. Gabriel JP, Epstein CR, Pirnia N, Perry CR, Ammirati M, Yue JJ. Hangman’s Fracture: Successful Conservative Treatment for Type I, Type II and Type IIA Fractures Using Rigid Immobilization. XIX Congreso Mexicano de Cirugía Neurológica. July 6-13, 2007, Mexico City, Mexico. (Abstract Published in Proceedings/Oral Presentation).

9. Epstein CR, Chang DJ. Orbitocranial Penetrating Trauma by a Tree Branch:Case Report and Literature Review. 18th Annual North American Skull Base Society Meeting; May 24-27, 2007, Chicago, IL. (Poster Presentation).

10. Epstein CR, Chang DJ. Orbitocranial Penetrating Trauma by a Tree Branch:Case Report and Literature Review. 3rd International Symposium on Microneurosurgical Anatomy, November 5-8, 2006, Antalya, Turkey. (Poster Presentation).

11. Epstein CR, McGregor JM, Yang M, Chang DJ, Christoforidis GA, Robitaille PM. 8-Tesla Ultra High Resolution MRI: Triangulation and Correlation of Microvascularity Within Human Gliomas Using Neuronavigation. World Federation of Neurological Surgeons 1stAnnual Levantine Forum. November 7-9, 2004, Palace Hotel Congress Center, Bari, Italy. (Oral and Poster Presentation).

12. Epstein CR, McGregor JM, Yang M, Chang DJ, Christoforidis GA, Robitaille PM. 8-Tesla Ultra High Resolution MRI: Triangulation and Correlation of Microvascularity Within Human Gliomas Using Neuronavigation. 54th Annual Congress of Neurological Surgeons Meeting. October, 16-21, 2004, San Francisco, CA. (Poster Presentation).

13. Epstein CR, McGregor JM, Yang M, Abduljalil A, Chaudhury AR, Robitaille PM, Christoforidis GA. Correlation of Microvascularity within Human Gliomas Identified at 8-Tesla Ultra High Resolution MRI and Histopathology Using Frameless Stereotactic Guided Biopsies. 16th Congress of the European
Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. June 23-26, 2004, Vienna, Austria. (Oral Presentation).

14. Epstein CR, Christoforidis GA. Correlation of Microvascularity within Human Gliomas Identified at 8-Tesla Ultra High Resolution MRI and Histopathology Using Frameless Stereotactic Guided Biopsies. Invited Lecturer, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Neurosurgery Grand Rounds, June 10, 2004, Columbus, OH.

15. Epstein CR, McGregor JM, Yang M, Abduljalil A, Chaudhury AR, Robitaille PM, Christoforidis GA. Correlation of Microvascularity within Human Gliomas Identified at 8-Tesla Ultra High Resolution MRI and Histopathology Using Frameless Stereotactic Guided Biopsies. Poster presented and awarded The Ohio State University Annual Research Day Award and Traveling Scholarship, April 1, 2004.

16. Epstein CR, Zamorano L, Kim H, Diaz F, Levin K, Fontanesi J, Ducharme E. Radiosurgical Treatment of Incompletely Obliterated AVM After LINAC and Gamma Knife Surgery. American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Quadrennial Meeting. May 18-21, 2003, New York, NY. (Poster Presentation).

17. Epstein CR, Zamorano L. Web-based Teaching Tools with Wireless Access for Computer Assisted Neurosurgery and Radiosurgery. Fourth Annual Teaching, Learning, and Technology Round Table Conference. Wayne State University Medical Campus, March 6, 2003, Detroit, MI. (Oral Presentation.

18. Epstein CR, Tuhrim S: "Multiple Infarctions of Unknown Etiology"Presented at The Clinical Program for Cerebrovascular Disorders/StrokeConference, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY, May 18, 2000

19. Epstein CR, Bederson JB: "Malignant Stroke and Hemicraniectomy" (Slide/Lecture Presentation), Presented at The Clinical Program for Cerebrovascular Disorders/Stroke Conference, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY, April 27, 2000.

20. Epstein CR, Sheinart KF: "Intracranial Hemorrhage Associated with Thrombolysis" (Slide/Lecture Presentation), Presented at The Clinical Program for Cerebrovascular Disorders/Stroke Conference, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY, March 16, 2000.

21. Epstein CR, Sheinart KF: "Cerebellar Infarction" (Slide/Lecture Presentation) Presented at The Clinical Program for Cerebrovascular Disorders/Stroke Conference, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY, February 17, 2000.

22. Epstein CR, Bederson JB, Tuhrim S: "Developing a Stroke Team" Presented at the AANS/CNS/ASITN Annual Cerebrovascular Surgery Conference, New Orleans, LA, February 6, 2000.

23. Epstein CR, Tuhrim S: "Stroke Associated with Intracranial Vascular Disease and A Discussion of WASID. The Warfarin-Aspirin Symptomatic Intracranial Disease Trial" (Slide/Lecture Presentation), Presented at The Clinical Program for Cerebrovascular Disorders/Stroke Conference, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY, January 20, 2000.

24. Epstein CR: "Intracerebral Hemorrhage and A Comprehensive Overview of the Malignant Gliomas and Their Treatment" (Slide/Lecture Presentation), Presented at The Clinical Program for Cerebrovascular Disorders/Stroke
Conference, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY, December 16, 1999.

25. Epstein CR, Tuhrim S: "Intraventricular Hemorrhage and TPA" (Slide/Lecture Presentation), Presented at The Clinical Program for Cerebrovascular Disorders/Stroke Conference, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY, November 18, 1999.

26. Epstein CR, Bederson JB, Aledort L. "Aneurysms/Carotid Bypass/Factor VIII Deficiency" (Slide/Lecture Presentation), Presented at Neurosurgery Grand Rounds, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY, October 27, 1999.

27. Epstein CR, Horowitz DR. "Sagittal Sinus and Transverse Sinus Thrombosis" (Slide/Lecture Presentation), Presented at The Clinical Program for Cerebrovascular Disorders/Stroke Conference, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY, October 21, 1998, 1999.

28. Epstein CR, Bederson JB, Aledort L. "Aneurysms/Carotid Bypass/Factor VIII Deficiency" (Slide/Lecture Presentation), Mount Sinai Medical Center, Presented at The Clinical Program for Cerebrovascular Disorders/Stroke Conference, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY, September 16, 1999.

29. Epstein CR. Honorary Guest Speaker, CAHMCPS/CMS Alumni Honorarium Grand Rounds Presentation. "My Patient: Glioblastoma multiforme and A Comprehensive Overview of the Malignant Gliomas and Their Treatment" (Slide/Lecture Presentation), FUHS/The Chicago Medical School, Grand
Rounds. July 16, 1999, North Chicago, IL.

30. Epstein CR, Trace D, Naeymi-Rad F: Research Colloquium "Multi-Lingual IMR-E (Intelligent Medical Records Entry) Software Development" Presented at the Midwest Medical Student Research Forum, University of Nebraska College of Medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha,
Nebraska, February 12-13, 1993 (Supported by American Medical Association Education & Research Foundation.)

31. Epstein CR, Trace D, Naeymi-Rad F. Multi-Lingual IMR-E (Intelligent Medical Records Entry) Research. Invited Presentation (Entire Day Workshop) at the HELINA 93, First International Working Conference on Health Informatics in Africa, (Cosponsored by World Health Organization) April 26-28, 1993, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Africa.