October 7, 2019, Schaumburg, Il. – Minnetronix Medical, has granted $10,000 to the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Foundation (CNS Foundation). This generous gift is directed to the Clinical Scientist Career Development Initiative.
“The Clinical Scientist Career Development Initiative is paramount for the CNS Foundation; it is these young scientists who will pave the way to our next medical breakthroughs,” said Elad I. Levy, MD, MBA, FACS, FAHA, Chair of the CNS Foundation. “We are truly grateful for Minnetronix Neuro’s support in this CNS Foundation initiative.”
“Minnetronix Neuro is developing technologies that prevent secondary injury and enhance healing in neuro patients. Collaborating with clinicians is foundational to achieve this mission. We are delighted to support the next generation of physician researchers through the CNS Foundation.” Matt Adams, Vice President & General Manager, Minnetronix.
“Funds for scientific research are dwindling and yet our greatest challenges remain unsolved,” said Ganesh Rao, MD, CNS President. “Our first two K12 Scholars’ research has been on challenges that nearly every person knows someone affected by: epilepsy and brain tumors. Thank you Minnetronix Neuro, for being a champion for supporting career development of our brightest minds.”
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About the CNS Foundation
The CNS Foundation’s philanthropic mission is to improve worldwide patient health by supporting innovative programs that allow neurosurgeons to collaborate globally as researchers, learners, educators and caregivers. Based in Schaumburg, Illinois, the three mission pillars are international philanthropy, clinical scientist career development and neurosurgical guidelines development, review and dissemination. The 2019 “Matched for the Mission” campaign will match all gifts from individuals and medical societies until the entire $1 million is matched. For more information about the CNS Foundation or to make your gift, please go to http://foundation.cns.org/, or contact Courtney Johnson, Manager of Foundation & Giving, at Foundation@CNS.org.
About the Congress of Neurological Surgeons
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) is the global leader in neurosurgical education, serving to promote health by advancing neurosurgery through innovation and excellence in education. The CNS provides leadership in neurosurgery by inspiring and facilitating scientific discovery and its translation into clinical practice. The CNS maintains the vitality of the profession through volunteer efforts of its members and the development of leadership in service to the public, to colleagues in other disciplines, and to neurosurgeons throughout the world in all stages of their professional lives. For more information, visit cns.org.
About Minnetronix Neuro
Minnetronix Neuro, a division of Minnetronix Medical, is developing a portfolio of solutions designed to prevent secondary injury and enhance healing for patients in the Neuro ICU. The company is focused on delivering cost-effective solutions for physicians and patients to advance treatment options and improve outcomes.