Editors' Choice Ed. 11/ 2024| Brain & Spine

Welcome to the November issue of the Brain & Spine Editors' Choice newsletter! This month, we are thrilled to showcase groundbreaking research, honour the remarkable contributions of our exceptional reviewers, and continue our tradition of spotlighting advancements that drive innovation in brain and spine health. A special congratulations to Dr. Marisa Gandía and Dr. Bernhard Ullrich for their outstanding achievements!

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Wilco Peul and Frank Kandziora
Editors-in-Chief

Machine learning predictive model for lumbar disc reherniation following microsurgical discectomy
Angel G. Mehandzhiyski , Nikola A. Yurukov, Petar L. Ilkov, Dilyana P. Mikova, Nikolay S. Gabrovsk

Reviewers of the Year 2023/2024

To celebrate the voluntary and exceptional contributions of our Brain and Spine reviewers, we established the “Reviewer of the Year” award last year. This initiative was well received by both reviewers and editorial board members, and we are delighted to continue this tradition annually. We extend heartfelt thanks to all reviewers and editorial board members for their invaluable work, which is essential to the journal’s success. If you are interested in joining this rewarding endeavor, please visit the Elsevier Reviewer Hub to learn more about becoming a reviewer—it’s both meaningful and fun!

The Reviewers of the Year 2023/2024 are...

Bernhard Ullrich, MD PhD

Dr. Bernhard Ullrich, a senior physician at BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle and a specialist in orthopaedic and trauma surgery, is a leading expert in spinal and osteoporotic fracture management, with a PhD focusing on axial skeleton fractures. An active member of AOSpine, the German Spine Society, and the German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma, he has authored over 50 publications and serves as a reviewer for prominent scientific journals.

Marisa Gandía, MD PhD

Dr. Marisa Gandía, a neurosurgeon at University Hospital La Paz in Madrid, is a distinguished leader in the field of spine surgery, contributing extensively to EANS, EUROSPINE, and AOSpine through her roles as a board member, educator, and researcher. A prolific author and speaker, she is deeply committed to advancing neurosurgical excellence and mentoring the next generation of professionals.

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