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06/01/2026

📢 Applications are now open for the 2026 SMISS Research Grant Program!

The Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery is committed to advancing the field through innovative research that improves patient care and expands the evidence supporting minimally invasive spine surgery.

SMISS will award two research grants to SMISS members, each with funding of up to $20,000 USD:

🗓️ Application Deadline: Friday, July 17
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4vn8J1j

05/27/2026

SMISS is pleased to announce the 2026 SMISS Traveling Fellows!

Please join us in congratulating:
• Magalie Cadieux, MD
• Alejandro Lopez, DO
• Gautham Prabhakar, MD

We look forward to following their journey and welcoming them to the 2026 SMISS Annual Forum in Las Vegas.

05/20/2026

Early-career spine surgeons, don’t miss this opportunity to attend the SMISS Annual Forum in Las Vegas!

Apply today for a $595 Early-Career Surgeon Travel Grant and join leaders in minimally invasive spine surgery for cutting-edge education, networking, emerging technologies, and hands-on learning opportunities.

⏰ Application Deadline: Friday, June 12

More info and apply: https://bit.ly/4dRmlMl

05/14/2026

The Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) is speaking out against insurance policies that restrict access to interbody biomechanical devices used in cervical fusion surgery.

Modern cervical fusion implants, including advanced PEEK and titanium cages, are an established part of the standard of care and play a critical role in restoring alignment, promoting fusion, and optimizing patient outcomes. Restricting surgeon access to these technologies interferes with physician judgment, limits patient care options, and threatens continued innovation in spine surgery.

“Spine surgeons need to have a say in what’s best for our patients and this overriding control and suppression of the care for our patients needs to stop.” Neel Anand, MD, President, SMISS

Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/4tTpS1H

05/01/2026

Step into what’s next in minimally invasive spine surgery at the SMISS Lab of the Future, an immersive, hands-on simulation experience designed to explore the latest in robotics, navigation, AR/VR, and endoscopic techniques.

Saturday, September 12 in Las Vegas.

Spots are limited to just 30 participants and are filling quickly. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4ee1xiR

04/29/2026

Join the SMISS Young Surgeons Committee for a webinar exploring the realities of adopting new surgical techniques early in practice. This session will examine the learning curve, share practical strategies for safe implementation, and offer insights from surgeons navigating innovation in real-world settings.

Reserve Your Spot: https://bit.ly/4vY9KOr

04/15/2026

Join ISASS and SMISS for an engaging and educational webinar exploring innovations in posterior cervical spine fixation.

Expert faculty will explore the PILAR™ technique, a next-generation approach to posterior cervical fusion.

During this educational session, faculty will examine the biomechanical principles behind the PILAR™ technique, share early clinical experience, and discuss how enabling technologies are supporting the shift beyond traditional fixation methods.

Reserve your spot today: https://bit.ly/426Rrc7

04/08/2026

Make plans to join us at the SMISS Annual Forum 2026, the premier global meeting dedicated exclusively to advancing minimally invasive spine surgery.

📍 Las Vegas | September 10–12, 2026

From cutting-edge technologies like robotics, navigation, and endoscopy to dynamic discussions led by world-renowned faculty, the Annual Forum delivers an unmatched opportunity to learn, collaborate, and innovate. This is where the brightest minds in minimally invasive spine surgery come together to shape the future of patient care.

03/25/2026

Final call for abstracts - 6th Annual SMISS AP Meeting

🗓 Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026

🏆 Bonus Opportunity: Top papers in the SMISS category will be considered for selection to win a Traveling Fellowship.

🔗 Learn more and submit your abstract: https://bit.ly/4sZqkLq

03/23/2026

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