Robotics, Research & the Future of Neurosurgery

A graphic with Fredric Edward Wondisford, MD, MS, MBA, Dean of COM-P and Nicholas Theodore, MD, smiling, in suits against a futuristic background with a wireframe brain and text: "ROBOTICS, RESEARCH & THE FUTURE OF NEUROSURGERY".

Thursday, April 9, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

University of Arizona Scottsdale Center

7135 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Join us to hear about the growing impact of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, as we bring together leaders who believe in the power of medical discovery to transform lives.

The evening’s reception features Fredric Edward Wondisford, MD, MS, MBA, Dean of College of Medicine – Phoenix and Nicholas Theodore, MD, whose return to Arizona marks an exciting new chapter for innovation in brain and spinal cord research. As the newly appointed Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, Dr. Theodore will help guide the department’s growth, advance groundbreaking clinical and research initiatives and strengthen collaborations that elevate patient care and scientific discovery.

Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Parking: Free parking is available in the Scottsdale Waterfront parking garage. Please park there and take Elevator B to the 2nd floor — this is the only access point to the venue. Elevator B is located next to Culinary Dropout on the ground level. U of A-reserved spaces are also available for guests on level P2 (two levels below ground).

For questions or to request special accommodations, contact [email protected] or call 520-621-5491. Advance registration is required. RSVP by Thursday, April 2 to secure your spot.

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