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Exhibitors & Sponsors Click the above image to view the full prospectus. For additional details and sponsorship descriptions, view the full prospectus. Platinum Sponsorship | $15,000 Gold Sponsorship | $8,000 Silver Sponsorship | $6,000 Exhibit Table | $3,500 2-Step Registration Process Our registration system has a two-step process. If you attended last year's meeting, use the same credentials to log in. If you are new, you will need to create a profile to register. STEP 1: Create profile/account STEP 2: Register Create an Account & Register Thank You for Your Support! For questions, contact: Jessica Winger PNS Meeting Manager jwinger@pamedsoc.org 833-770-1548

Welcome to PNS Our purpose is to advance the professional interest of neurosurgeons of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to promote and advance the art and science of Neurosurgery and matters related thereto, and to provide a forum for the free discussion and development of social, scientific, and professional interests among our members. Learn More COVID-19 Resources Upcoming Events Upcoming Events is a new membership service to connect PNS members to educational opportunities being conducted by other PNS members and/or their respective institutions. If you are a PNS member interested in promoting your next educational program to PNS members, please send your program details (program name and description, date, time, location, registration information and link) to info@paneurosurgicalsociety.org . PNS leadership review and approval is required for all postings.

Registration is OPEN! Register Now View Agenda We hope to see you in Hershey for the 112th PNS Annual Scientific Meeting! This years meeting includes: - Interactive sessions with audience participation - Business and Politcal Action Updates - Breakout sessions for Physicians and APPs (including a Wine Tasting and Neurosurgery Session and Hands on Skills Lab) - Oral Abstracts - Welcome Reception - and more! The Hotel Hershey 100 Hotel Rd. Hershey, PA 17033 The Room Block is SOLD OUT as of June 10, 2026. To make a reservation at the best available rate, please call the hotel at 855-729-3108. To be added to the waitlist for a room, contact PNS info@paneurosurgicalsociety.org . If you need to CANCEL your reservation, please reach out to info@paneurosurgicalsociety.org . 2025 Highlights 2025 Highlights 2025 Highlights 2025 Highlights Exhibit & Sponsor Information For meeting related questions, contact: Jessica Winger PNS Meeting Manager jwinger@pamedsoc.org 833-770-1548

Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society Executive Council OFFICERS President: Jody Leonardo, MD President-Elect: Scott D. Simon, MD Secretary-Treasurer: Ephraim W. Church, MD, FAANS, FACS Historian: Kevin M. Cockroft, MD Immediate Past-President: Neil R Malhotra, MD COUNCILORS Geographic Central: Diana H. Jho MD Geographic Eastern: James S. Harrop, MD, FACS Geographic Western: VACANT Practice Academic: Steven Brem, MD, FACS Practice Metropolitan-Private: Pawel Ochalski, MD Practice Suburban: Matthew B. Maserati, MD At-Large: Alexander K. Yu, MD At-Large: Edward A. Monaco, III, MD, PhD At-Large: Srinivas Prasad, MD ACTIVE PAST PRESIDENTS Mark R. Iantosca, MD - 2019-2024 Paul J. Marcotte, MD- 2016-2018 William C. Welch, MD- 2014-2016 Kevin M. Cockroft, MD - 2012-2014 Eric L. Zager, MD - 2008-2010 Brian Holmes, MD - 2003 Robert H. Rosenwasser, MD - 2001

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Meeting Materials Download Attendee Guide View E-Posters Accreditation Statement This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society. The Pennsylvania Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Statement The Pennsylvania Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Welcome Reception | Friday, July 17 Mix, mingle, and make memories: You are invited to our family friendly welcome reception with cocktails, delicious food, and live music featuring a guitarist as well as entertainment for the kids. For meeting related questions, contact: Jessica Winger PNS Meeting Manager jwinger@pamedsoc.org 833-770-1548

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PNS Abstracts PNS Abstracts PNS Abstracts PNS Abstracts Submissions are currently under review. May 4 @ 11:59pm | Deadline for Submissions May 5 - 15 | Judging Week of May 19 | Notifications sent to presenters Questions? Contact PNS Staff at 833-770-1548 info@paneurosurgicalsociety.org Previous Abstract Winners 2024 Oral Abstract Winners: 1st Place - Emily Xu, BS , University of Pennsylvania Outcomes from 871,441 Consecutive Surgical Procedures without Overlap or with Maximally Permissible Non-Concurrent Overlap 2nd Place - Susanna Davis Howard, MD , University of Pennsylvania A Prediction Model of Adenosine Diphosphate Inhibition among Traumatic Brain Injury Patients 3rd Place - Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, MD , University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Vestibular Schwannomas Koos I International Study of Active Surveillance versus Stereotactic Radiosurgery: The VISAS-K1 Study 2023 Oral Abstract Winners: 1st Place - Thaddeus Harbaugh, BS , Penn State Hershey Medical Center The Effects of Chronic Inflammation and Immunosuppression on the Risk of Glioblastoma Development 2nd Place (tie) - Ritesh Karsalia, BS , University of Pennsylvania Assessing the Role of Depressive Symptoms on Surgical Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction in 3557 Lumbar Fusion Surgeries 2nd Place (tie) - Aria Mahtabfar, MD , Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Pathology in the Digital Era of Neuro-Oncology: A Pathomics-Based Approach to Modeling Outcomes in Medulloblastoma 2022 Oral Abstract Winners: 1st Place - Omaditya Khanna, MD, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Precision Medicine for Meningiomas: Machine Learning Using Radiomic Feature Analysis Identifies Ki-67 Proliferative Index as a Prognostic Marker of Post-Operative Outcomes 2nd Place - Neel Patel, MD , Penn State Hershey Medical Center Non-invasive Biomarker for Differentiating Neurofibroma/Schwannoma From Other Solid Mass Mimics 3rd Place - Kent Richter, MD , Geisinger Medical Center Real World Utility of Next-Generation Sequencing in Neuro-Oncology Patients 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022 2022

2025 2nd Place Emily Xu 2025 1st Place Nassim Stegmat Abstracts Under Review All residents, fellows, medical students, PAs, and nurses are invited to submit an abstract! This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience presenting research and to network with residents from Pennsylvania residency programs. There will also be opportunities to network with attendings, program directors, chairs of the state’s neurosurgery programs, and colleagues who practice in a variety of career settings in this region. Submitted abstracts may address basic or clinical research, interesting clinical cases, novel educational programs, or any other topic that would be of potential interest to your colleagues and meets the following educational outcome: apply risks and benefits of new technology to decisions regarding surgical procedures to achieve better patient outcomes. Portal is now CLOSED; Abstracts are Under Review April 30 - May 11 | Judging Week of May 18 | Notifications sent to presenters Abstract File REQUIREMENTS Title Introduction/Hypothesis Methodology Results Conclusion Tables may be includes (single spaced) Must not exceed 300 words Must use generic names for drugs and devices Maximum of 5 submissions per person Submit in PDF or Word document format ONLY DO NOT include illustrations, figures, authors, institutions, or funding sources 2025 3rd Place David Liu Questions? Contact PNS Staff at 833-770-1548 or info@paneurosurgicalsociety.org