Belgian Society for Neurosurgery
The Belgian Society for Neurosurgery promotes education, research, and collaboration among neurosurgeons.
The Belgian Society for Neurosurgery (BSN) is a non-profit scientific organization founded in 1978 to promote excellence in neurosurgery in Belgium and abroad. Today, the Society represents more than 200 members, including certified neurosurgeons and residents in training.
The BSN is dedicated to advancing scientific research, education, professional development, and international collaboration in the field of neurosurgery. Through annual congresses, scientific meetings, and educational initiatives, the Society supports the continuous development of high-quality neurosurgical care and innovation.
In addition to its scientific mission, the BSN contributes to preserving the historical legacy of neurosurgery. The Society actively promotes initiatives that honor key figures and milestones in the history of neurological surgery, including the work and humanitarian contributions of Harvey Cushing during World War I in Belgium.
Several BSN members are actively involved in European and international neurosurgical organizations, reinforcing the Society’s role as an important voice for Belgian neurosurgery worldwide. In recognition of its longstanding contribution, the Society is expected to receive the title of “Royal Belgian Society for Neurosurgery” in 2028.
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Help Preserve Harvey Cushing's Legacy in Flanders Fields
Harvey Cushing changed the course of modern neurosurgery. Before becoming one of the founding fathers of the specialty, he served in Belgium during the First World War, treating wounded soldiers at the Mendinghem field hospital near Poperinge. Today, this remarkable chapter of medical history remains largely unknown. As the Belgian Society for Neurosurgery, together with the City of Poperinge and future public and private partners, we aim to create a lasting tribute to Harvey Cushing at the very place where he served. The project includes a permanent memorial at the historic Mendinghem site, a dedicated exhibition at the Lijssenthoek Visitor Centre, educational and historical outreach, and an international inauguration in March 2028. Your contribution will help preserve this unique Belgian-American heritage and ensure that Harvey Cushing’s service, humanity and medical legacy continue to inspire future generations. Every donation brings this vision one step closer to reality.
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