Mohammad Macki, MD Course Co-Chair

Dr. Mohamed Macki, MD, MPH, is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon at Cleveland Clinic specializing in minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, and motion-preserving spine surgery. He earned his MD from Wayne State, completed neurosurgical training at Henry Ford Hospital, followed by fellowship at UCSF, and holds an MPH from Johns Hopkins. He is actively engaged in outcomes-driven research and is known for employing advanced techniques to enhance patient recovery.

Daniel M. Scuibba, MD, MBA Course Co-Chair

Daniel M. Sciubba, MD, MBA, serves as Senior Vice President of Neurosurgery at Northwell Health and Chair of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. A nationally recognized expert in spine surgery, he specializes in spinal tumors and deformities—including complex en bloc tumor resections—and leads innovation in minimally invasive approaches.

Joseph H. Schwab, MD, MS Course C-Chair

Joseph H. Schwab, MD, MS is Director of the Spine Oncology Program and Center for Surgical Innovation and Engineering at Cedars-Sinai. A professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Computational Biomedicine, he specializes in complex spine surgery and musculoskeletal oncology. He has authored over 500 publications, founded the Skeletal Oncology Research Group, and holds multiple biomedical patents.

Occurs Every Month on the 1st Monday at 5 pm EST/2 pm PST

Spine Oncology Debates is a joint initiative between the NASS Section on Spine Oncology and the Seattle Science Foundation. This ongoing series convenes leading institutions from around the globe to engage in multidisciplinary discussions on emerging topics and clinical controversies in spine oncology. Each session is led by a team of expert spine physicians and allied health professionals actively involved in the care of patients with spinal tumors. The series is moderated by Daniel Sciubba, MD, MBA; Mohamed Macki, MD, MPH; and Joseph Schwab, MD, MS, and is designed for a diverse audience, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, physical and occupational therapists, laboratory researchers, and other allied health professionals involved in spinal tumor management.

Spinal Tumor Associated Deformity

Spinal Tumor Associated Deformity, by Dr. Daniel Sciubba, is a groundbreaking resource on the diagnosis and treatment of spine tumors and complex deformities. Essential for surgeons and trainees alike—don’t miss the chance to add this authoritative guide to your library!

Join NASS Spine Section on Oncology

The NASS Section on Spine Oncology unites surgeons, oncologists, and specialists to advance spinal tumor care. Through cutting-edge symposia, it fosters collaboration and explores how emerging technologies reshape spine oncology practice and patient outcomes.

Recorded Presentations

All presentations will be recorded and posted online at www.ssfyoutube.org.

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