World Neurosurg
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Medical students are increasingly seeking out research opportunities to build their skills and network with future colleagues. Medical student-led conferences are an excellent endeavor to achieve this goal. ⋯ Regional in-person conferences are an excellent way to foster interest in neurosurgery and neuroscience research, network with like-minded peers, and prepare students for presentations at national meetings.
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Brain tumors display remarkable cellular and molecular diversity, significantly impacting the progression and outcomes of the disease. The utilization of tumor tissue acquired through surgical handheld devices for tumor characterization raises important questions regarding translational research. This study seeks to evaluate the integrity of tissue resected using a microdebrider (MD) in the context of establishing tumor organoids from glioblastomas (GBM). ⋯ Tumor tissues obtained using the MD and en bloc methods demonstrate a high success rate in establishing GBM organoids, with the MD offering the advantage of significantly reduced processing time. Both methods display comparable cell viability and maintain consistent histologic characteristics in the resected tissue and the corresponding organoids.