MODERATOR: Theresa Williamson, MD Chair, Surgical Ethics Working Group, Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics; Faculty Neurosurgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School
Dr. Williamson, a neurosurgeon and bioethicist, specializes in spine disorders and brain and spinal trauma. Throughout her professional career, Dr. Williamson has prioritized clinical excellence, ethical leadership, and a commitment to advancing patient care. As Director of the CINNR, Dr. Williamson leads a collaborative initiative between Brown University Health, Brown University, and both commercial and government partners. Prior to joining Brown University Health, Dr. Williamson held several leadership roles. She served as Chair of the Surgical Ethics Working Group at the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and was Director of the Minimally Invasive Spine Service at Massachusetts General Hospital. At Mass General Brigham, she led the Neurotech Justice Accelerator, a Dana Center initiative. She continues to direct this program as part of a joint effort between Brown Health and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Williamson is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Women in Neurosurgery (WINs), and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. |
