E. Sander Connolly, Jr, M.D.

Bennett M. Stein Professor and Vice-Chairman Department of Neurological Surgery, Director, Cerebrovascular Research Laboratory, Surgical Director, Neuro-Intensive Care Unit, Columbia University Medical Center

Dr. Connolly is internationally recognized for his research and clinical expertise in the area of stroke and cerebrovascular disorders. His clinical practice focuses on the microsurgical treatment of patients with cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, carotid stenosis, moyamoya, as well as, cerebral hemorrhage and ischemia. His basic research interests span the spectrum of cerebrovascular disease with a focus on the role inflammatory cascades play in the pathophysiology of cerebral ischemia and cerebral hemorrhage. His clinical research efforts have been directed at improving the functional outcome of patients with cerebrovascular emergencies, as well as, the cognitive outcome of patients undergoing cerebral revascularization. In addition, he has worked collaboratively on the genetics of familial cerebral aneurysms. He serves on the executive committee of the AANS/CNS Joint Section for Cerebrovascular Surgery and the Society of University Neurosurgeons. He is on the editorial board of Neurosurgery, is editor-in-chief of Operative Neurosurgery, and has served the AANS as scientific program chair and annual meeting chair.