Professor Madjid Samii & Madjid Samii Society of International Neurosurgeons (MASSIN)

Professor Madjid Samii (MD, Ph.D.) is a world-renowned Neurosurgeon from Hannover, Germany. He is known across the globe for his enormous contribution to the field of neurosurgery. He is one of the eminent neurosurgeons instrumental in the development of modern neurosurgery. In 1967, he introduced the first surgical microscope for its use in neurosurgery in Germany. In 1977, he was credited for establishing the first micro-neurosurgical training laboratory in Germany.

Professor Samii, as the President of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) from 1997-2001, was the originator of the WFNS Neurosurgical Instruments Set, a project set up with the aim of improving the treatment of patients in the world’s poorest countries. He was also the initiator and founder of the WFNS Foundation in the year 2000, to help and support neurosurgeons from developing countries by providing various neurosurgical equipment as well as training and education with its fellowships. He also initiated the Young Neurosurgeon’s Forum of WFNS dedicated to young neurosurgeons from all over the world. In the year 2000, he established the “International Neuroscience Institute (INI) in Hannover, Germany, also known as “Brain of Hannover,” due to the building’s unique design.

Professor Samii is credited with numerous honorary doctorates, awards, honorary and visiting professorships and memberships of neurosurgical societies. A Medal of Honor of WFNS is dedicated to and named after him.

Professor Samii has more than 500 publications in Indexed journals. In addition, he has written numerous book chapters in neurosurgical textbooks. He has also given more than 1000 lectures and presentations dealing with various topics in neurosurgery as invited faculty or guest of honor at national and international congresses.

Neurosurgeons across the globe, including India, had the distinct honor to be trained under his mentorship over the last 5 decades. Professor Samii has deeply influenced the neurosurgical community and neurosurgeons with his philosophy and skills.

In 2002, some former pupils of Prof. Madjid Samii founded a group called MASSIN, Madjid Samii Society of International Neurosurgeons. This group was headed by Klaus von Wild from Münster, Germany, Ricardo Ramina from Curitiba, Brazil and Marcos Tatagiba from Tübingen, Germany. The aim of MASSIN was to give continuity of Professor Samii's philosophy, operative techniques and management principles in the different fields of neurological surgery. The MASSIN congresses are bi-annual events with Interim meetings held across the globe.

The 9th MASCIN congress is being held in Mumbai, India. It would be a great honour and privilege to propagate Professor Samii’s philosophy and legacy during the meeting.

International Conference on Cerebrovascular Surgery (ICCVS)

The International Cerebrovascular Surgery Society was established in 1986 in Tokyo, Japan. The aim of the society was to exchange knowledge across the world in improving the surgical techniques of cerebrovascular disease management. The ICCVS is a bi-annual event held across the globe. The f irst ICCVS meeting was held in April (2-4) 1986 in Tokyo, Japan, with Professor Hasuhiko Kikuchi as the congress president and Professor Charles Drake as ICCVS President.

The ICCVS 2026 is being held in Mumbai, India, along with the 9th MASSIN Congress and International Neurosurgery Update (INU) 2026.

International Neurosurgery Update (INU) 2026

The International Neurosurgery Update (INU) was started as an yearly neurosurgery update 15 years back under the aegis of Baidyanath Neurosurgery Charitable Trust (BNCT). The aim of INU was to have a Neurosurgery update of the highest standard where eminent International Faculty along with the who’s who of Indian Neurosurgery contributed to the update. There was a theme for each Edition. Usually two or three aspects of neurosurgery were extensively discussed with special sessions on controversies and an attempt was made to come out with some consensus statements. BNCT sponsored and facilitated the participation of young neurosurgeons, mainly from Asia. There was plenty of time earmarked for discussion with young neurosurgeons. Thirteen successful editions have been completed yearly without fail except 1 year disruption because of Covid. The meeting was in person in earlier years but post covid the program were Hybrid.

The overwhelming response to last 13 editions of the INU made this update a resounding success. It bolstered our resolve to make these meetings a much awaited annual event. Prominent international & national speakers will share their perspectives on the most recent & relevant clinical issues, promote & stimulate discussion and debate controversial topics in an effort to better understand the latest management protocols. Moreover, the anticipation and enthusiasm of interacting with the best neurosurgical minds from across the globe converging onto this vibrant city will be an added incentive to make it the best ever. The focus for the 14th INU will be Neurotrauma, Paediatric Neurosurgery and Spine.