VCU Neurosurgery

06/03/2026

Dr. David Limbrick led a large-scale clinical trial that is delivering long-awaited answers on how to best treat these complex conditions, helping pave the way for more informed care and improved outcomes.

Learn more about this important research and what it means for patients and families in the full article.

A nationwide study has shed new light on how to most effectively and safely treat Chiari malformation and syringomyelia, rare neurological diseases that impact both children and young adults. 

06/02/2026

Dr. Ryan Cleary and the team at VCU Massey Cancer Center are bringing breakthrough brachytherapy to patients, an innovative treatment that delivers targeted radiation directly to tumors for greater precision and potential improved outcomes.

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06/01/2026

Such a nice Soiree... Celebrating a half century of outstanding service to the Department of Neurosurgery. Happy retirement, Debbie!!!

05/10/2026

Neuroscience Nurses Week starts today, and we are so glad to have a whole week to celebrate the incredible nurses we get to work alongside every day. May 10-16 is dedicated to honoring the skill, compassion and commitment you bring to your patients and to this team. Here's to you! 💛🖤

05/07/2026

We are so proud to celebrate one of our own! On Friday, May 8, Kathryn Holloway, M.D., will deliver the keynote address at the VCU School of Medicine's 2026 graduation ceremonies.

Over more than 40 years at VCU, Dr. Holloway has devoted herself to clinical innovation, research and mentorship, shaping the careers of countless students, residents and fellows. We are deeply grateful for the lasting legacy she has built here.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026, and thank you, Dr. Holloway! 🎓

Read more: https://medschool.vcu.edu/news/search/trailblazing-neurosurgeon-to-speak-at-som-graduation-ceremonies.html

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Kelsey Atkinson for receiving a prestigious CSNS -Council of State Neurosurgical Societies fellowship for 2027-28.

05/01/2026

We are so proud of Kathryn Holloway, M.D., who has been named a 2026 Professional Achievement Award recipient by VCU's Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine (WISDM)! The first female neurosurgeon to join VCU's faculty, Dr. Holloway is a true trailblazer whose dedication to her patients, her craft and her mentees has inspired everyone who has worked alongside her. VCU Health

Read her story at the link below.

Kathryn Holloway, M.D., professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and Ashley Cowart, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine, were recognized by VCU’s Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine.

04/06/2026

We are proud to celebrate Drs. Cameron, Graham and Tye, who have been recognized as Top Docs by Richmond Magazine.

🔗 Learn more about the 2026 Top Docs:

The Top Docs of 2026 have been released by Richmond Magazine. We are proud to share that out of 433 names, VCU Health team members made up the majority with more than 220 on the annual list.  

04/06/2026

Congrats to Dr. Gary Tye!

Richmond magazine’s 2026 Top Docs issue has hit the newsstands – and it’s full of familiar names. To be specific, 93 CHoR physicians, advanced practice providers and specialty nurses were voted by their peers as the ones they’d recommend for care in their areas of expertise.