Majid Samii presides International Neuroscience Institute
Photo: Bruno Todeschini
One of the most important neurosurgeons around the globe and current president of the International Neuroscience Institute, Dr Majid Samii, visit PUCRS and the Brain Institute of RS (BraIns) to strengthen the ties between the institutions. Samii, who is of Iranian descent, talked to the residents and medical doctors at BraIns, exchanged experiences with them and learned about the project of expansion of the institute from the Superintendent of Teaching, Research and Development, Dr Douglas Sato.
He also had the chance to check out BraIns’ magnetic resonance and CT equipment. His tour also included a visit to the Radiopharmaceutical Production Center, a center that develops the substances that will be used in patients.
“I believe this is the future. Putting the patient first is a very smart initiative, as we can aim higher in the short-run, with a multidisciplinary team. I wish success to all the people who work here so that this may become one of the best centers of the planet”, said he.
Photo: Bruno Todeschini
At the President’s Office, Samii was welcomed by the President Br. Evilázio Teixeira, by the Senior Vice President Dr Jaderson Costa da Costa and by the Dean of the School of Humanities, Dr Draiton Gonzaga Souza. Superintendent Dr Sérgio Baldisserotto and neurosurgeons Eduardo Paglioli and Eliseu Paglioli were there to represent São Lucas Hospital (HSL).
Over the course of his career, Samii has won innumerable awards, such as the World Physician and Leibniz Ring, and Honorary Degrees from several universities all over the world. At PUCRS, he was recognized by the School of Medicine in 1994. Samii was born in Iran but consolidated his career in Germany. The International Neuroscience Institute, which he presides, is based in Hanover (Germany), but there are branches in Beijing (China) and Tehran (Iran).
