Division of Neurosurgery

The Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Calgary (U of C) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to strive to create a world-class institution known for excellence in neurosurgical education, research, and clinical care.

Within the unique framework of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, the Division of Neurosurgery works alongside its partners in neurology and physiatry to create a greater coordination of academic and clinical activity across the broad spectrum of brain, spine, nerve, pain, muscle and movement disorders that afflict our patients.

New Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Patients

A team of researchers in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, UCalgary, is showing how minocycline - a common antibiotic used to treat acne and joint pain - shows promise for limiting the severity of spinal cord injuries (SCI). Read more...

Dr. John Hurlbert, spinal neurosurgeon and lead PI for the minocycline study, discusses therapy options with patient Helen Martin.