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Dr. Laura Ngwenya discusses her career as a neurosurgeon-scientist and her insights on leadership in neurotrauma.

In this episode of Lead Change , Dr. Laura Ngwenya, a neurosurgeon-scientist and leader in neurotrauma, shares insights from her multifaceted career spanning clinical care, research, and national leadership. She discusses her work treating traumatic brain injury (TBI), leading clinical trials, and investigating the underlying mechanisms of poor neurological outcomes through translational research. Dr. Ngwenya also highlights her leadership roles, including serving as Vice Chair for Research and directing a neurotrauma learning health system focused on improving patient outcomes across the continuum of care. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration across disciplines, integrating patient and community perspectives, and building sustainable systems that align clinical impact with institutional priorities. Throughout the conversation, she reflects on mentorship, the importance of defining a personal “why,” and lessons learned from working with diverse teams. The episode underscores how purposeful leadership, grounded in both science and service, can drive meaningful change in patient care and academic medicine. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. The Power of the Neurosurgeon-Scientist Model…

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Host: Mary Mulcahey

Guest: Dr. Laura Ngwenya

Topics covered

• neurosurgery
• leadership
• traumatic brain injury
• clinical trials
• translational research
• mentorship
• collaboration

Keywords

• neurosurgeon
• science
• surgery
• patient care
• academic medicine
• leadership roles
• clinical impact

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Organizations: Lead Change, neurotrauma learning health system

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