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    Majid Samii

    Majid Samii

    Awards & Honours

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    Majid Samii's career is studded with remarkable achievements. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries, many of which were considered impossible before his innovations. His development of the lateral skull base approach has been adopted globally, saving countless lives. As a mentor, he has trained more than 1,000 neurosurgeons from over 50 countries, many of whom now lead departments themselves. Samii's research has been cited nearly 20,000 times, underscoring his influence on the field. He holds the unique honor of being a lifetime honorary president of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, a testament to his standing among peers.

    Majid Samii receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Lifetime Honorary President

    World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

    Honored for his lifetime contributions to neurosurgery

    President of the International Neuroscience Institute

    International Neuroscience Institute·1993

    Founding president of the institute in Hannover

    President of the China International Neuroscience Institute

    China International Neuroscience Institute·2016

    Led the establishment of the institute in China

    Records & Feats

    Pioneer of Modern Skull Base Surgery

    Career Milestone·1970s

    Developed surgical approaches that made inoperable skull base tumors removable.

    Performed over 10,000 complex neurosurgeries

    Career Milestone·1990s

    One of the highest surgical volumes in the field, including many 'impossible' cases.