Listen to Sheila’s story about learning to just let things go and not take everything so seriously.

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Today on Mission Brain: Dr. Han on equity vs. equality, mentorship, and shaping the next generation of global neurosurgery leaders.

Aneurysms, AVMs, and Artistry - A Conversation with Dr. Michael T Lawton

In this episode of The Mission:Brain Podcast, we explore why neurovascular neurosurgery feels so intense for medical students. We discuss how tiny arteries shape speech, memory, and identity, and reflect on a real case of subarachnoid hemorrhage that showed us how quickly a life can change. From the emotional weight in the operating room to the responsibility of communicating with families, this conversation reminds us of the humility, focus, and respect the brain demands—and why these stories keep us committed to medicine.

Join us as we break down the newest shifts in neurovascular neurosurgery—from cutting-edge flow diverters to the genetics behind AVMs and cavernous malformations, plus the future of ultra-early stroke intervention.

In our second episode, we sit down with Dr. Lee Park to talk about the importance of unity, shared purpose, and collaboration in global neurosurgery. Dr. Park reflects on how a common mission brings people together, and why the field needs a renewed compass rooted in teamwork and collective execution. He discusses his motivation to lead, the value of trying even in the face of failure, and the deep connections formed when we believe in each other’s potential.

Adressing neurosurgery in low-and middle-income countries