Partnerships with industry are critical to the advancement of technology, research and education in neurosurgery. The NREF recognizes those corporate supporters who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to the neurosciences as our Pinnacle Partners in Neurosurgery.
Principal Partner
Major Partner
Supporting Partners
- Brainlab
- Globus Medical
- Leica Microsystems
- Varian Medical Systems
- ZEISS
Convening annually, key industry partners are invited to participate in the Corporate Leadership Council (CLC), an exclusive gathering for discussing collaborations to advance the specialty of neurosurgery. The meeting is an opportunity for corporate supporters to discuss issues related to neurosurgical education, research, advocacy and patient care with the leaders of the AANS, the NREF and the NeuroPoint Alliance (NPA).
This meeting provides a vital forum for sharing ideas and discussion on topics of mutual interest, including new developments in the field of neurosurgery, improvements in diagnostics and treatments, changes in health care delivery and consumer expectations, advocacy, health care reform, compliance, transparency and evidence-based medicine.
The 2020 CLC meeting included representatives from:
- Brainlab
- DePuy
- Globus Medical
- Integra LifeSciences
- Leica Microsystems
- Varian Medical Systems
The NREF thanks its industry partners for their commitment and contributions to the specialty and looks forward to future collaborations to strengthen AANS, NREF and NPA programs.