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Lawrence S Chin, MD, FACS, FAANS Robert B and Molly G King Endowed Professor and Chair, Department of Neurosurgery, State University of New York Upstate Medical University

Lawrence S Chin, MD, FACS, FAANS is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association for Cancer Research, Children's Oncology Group, Society for Neuro-Oncology, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Phi Beta Kappa

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Jorge E Alvernia, MD Associate Faculty, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center; Neurosurgeon, Brain and Spine Associates

Jorge E Alvernia, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

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