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Osman Microsurgical Laboratory

Located on Davis Island, the Osman Laboratory is a fully functional laboratory facility offering opportunities for research and various cadaveric dissection. 

Our Mission

Advance neurosurgical education and innovation through immersive, hands-on training, anatomical research, and technical skill development. We are committed to cultivating surgical precision, fostering academic collaboration, and preparing the next generation of neurosurgeons to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care.

Advanced Cranial Microsurgery

Test tubes

The laboratory emphasizes refinement and innovation in complex cranial approaches, including skull base, vascular, and tumor surgery.

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Spine Simulator

Our all new, custom-built, multi-axis spine simulator is cutting-edge and advanced. It is capable of delivering answers to many research questions pertaining to spinal biomechanics. It can simulate cervical, lumbar, full torso, and pelvis / sacroiliac motion and deliver high-precision data.

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Surgical Anatomy and Approach Optimization

Lab bench

The lab environment supports controlled evaluation of microsurgical precision under magnification, contributing to improved intraoperative safety.

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Our Lab on The Forefront of Research

The Osman Microsurgical Laboratory promotes research that advances procedural precision, anatomical understanding, and surgical technique within neurosurgery. Our research framework emphasizes hands-on experiential inquiry, enabling residents, fellows, students, and faculty to investigate surgical methods, refine operative workflows, and assess outcomes. Research activities integrate:

  • Anatomical dissection and simulation to deepen mastery of neuroanatomy and refine microsurgical maneuvers.
  • Objective measurement and assessment of technical competencies, where feasible, to help standardize training outcomes and support empirical evaluation of emerging techniques.

  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration with clinical researchers and allied departments, fostering translational insights that bridge procedural training and patient-centered outcomes.

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Our Funders

Thank you to our funders for providing the necessary tools for scientific expansion.