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Russell Lonser, MD, Neurosurgery, Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

RussellRolandLonserMD

Neurosurgery • Columbus, OH

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurotrauma, Pituitary Surgery

Professor and Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery, Ohio State University College of Medicine

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Summary

  • I am a neurological surgeon who specializes in the resection of brain, spinal cord, pituitary and brainstem tumors. I also serve as professor and chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. I hold the Dardinger Family Chair in Neurosurgical Oncology. Previously, I was chief of the Surgical Neurology Branch at the National Institutes of Health.

    My research includes nervous system drug delivery, gene therapy and tumor biology. I have authored more than 300 publications. I received the Tumor Young Investigator Award and the Mahaley Clinical Research Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Tumor Section. Additionally, I was the AANS/CNS Tumor Section Bittner Lecturer and the American Academy of Neurological Surgery Edward H. Oldfield Lecturer.

    I have served as treasurer and president of the CNS, and I am currently a director on the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. I was the head of the research subcommittee in Head, Neck and Spine Injury Committee for the National Football League and have served on the editorial boards of NEUROSURGERY, World Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, PLoS One and Science Reports. I am also consulting editor for Neurosurgery Clinics of North America and have edited three neurosurgical textbooks.

Education & Training

  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1998 - 2001
  • Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
    Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1994 - 1997
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    Loma Linda University School of MedicineClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2009 - 2016
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1998 - 2012
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Creation of a Comprehensive Training and Career Development Approach to Increase the Number of Neurosurgeons Supported by National Institutes of Health Funding  
    Russell Lonser, MD, Journal of Neurosurgery

Press Mentions

  • Ohio State Leading the Way in Developing Directed Gene Therapy
    Ohio State Leading the Way in Developing Directed Gene TherapyMarch 23rd, 2022
  • Ohio State Conducts 1st Gene Therapy Clinical Trial for Huntington’s Disease
    Ohio State Conducts 1st Gene Therapy Clinical Trial for Huntington’s DiseaseJune 23rd, 2020
  • Science Is We: Neurosurgical Research 2030 and Beyond
    Science Is We: Neurosurgical Research 2030 and BeyondFebruary 19th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Pathophysiology And Treatment Of VasospasmNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2011
  • Pathophysiology And Treatment Of SyringomyeliaNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2011
  • Neuro-Oncology Of Familial Neoplasia SyndromesNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2011
  • Molecular Pathogenesis Of NeoplasiaNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2011
  • Central Nervous System Drug Delivery TechniquesNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2011
  • Pathophysiology And Treatment Of VasospasmNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2008
  • Neuro-Oncology Of Familial Neoplasia SyndromesNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2008
  • Molecular Pathogenesis Of NeoplasiaNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2008
  • Central Nervous System Drug Delivery TechniquesNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2008

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Russell Lonser, Dr. Russell Lonser, MD, Dr. R Lonser, Dr. Russell Roland Lonser