LINNC INR Podcasts

In this episode of INR Stories, Nanthiya Sujijantarat welcomes Jan Gralla, Head and Director of the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology at the Inselspital of Bern University Hospital. He reflects on his transition from neurosurgery to endovascular neuroradiology and on how evidence-based trials transformed the field. He also shares his perspective on emerging areas such as distal thrombectomy, chronic occlusions, intracranial stenosis, and dural AV fistulas.Key topics discussed:Building and organizing regional and national stroke networks, with insights from the Swiss stroke systemLessons learned from major stroke trials and the impact of trial design on clinical practiceFuture directions in neurointervention, including cyclic aspiration and new approaches to chronic total occlusions and intracranial stenosisWhy dural AV fistulas and CSF venous fistulas remain among the most intellectually rewarding and underdiagnosed conditions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of INR Stories, Nanthiya Sujijantarat welcomes Adam Arthur, Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. They discuss the evolving landscape of neurointervention, exploring emerging treatments, ethical dilemmas in clinical trials, and the importance of mentorship. Adam Arthur shares candid insights on the future of the field and the challenges of balancing innovation with patient care.Key topics discussed:The shifting focus in neurointervention, from aneurysms and large vessel occlusions to chronic subdural hematomas and migraine-related pain.Investigating vascular links to chronic pain, with potential neurosurgical approaches to treating migraines.Ethical complexities in clinical trials and research integrity, with reflections on the ESCAPE-MeVO and DISTAL studies.The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, highlighting teamwork between interventional and non-interventional neurosurgeons, neurologists, and radiologists to improve patient outcomes.The evolving role of mentorship in medicine, and how listening and honest communication shape successful mentor-mentee relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new episode of INR Stories hosted by Nanthiya Sujijantarat, Alejandro Berenstein reflects on his pioneering career in neurointervention, from building his own catheters in the 1970s to shaping the treatment of vein of Galen malformations and advancing true endovascular surgery. He recounts formative moments, personal losses, and major breakthroughs, while sharing his philosophy of intellectual honesty, teamwork, and curiosity as the spark that guided his innovations.Topics discussed in this episode:Early motivations for medicine and improvising catheter technology in the absence of modern toolsThe development of variable stiffness catheters and the vision for articulating technology enabling “true endovascular surgery”Becoming a global reference for vein of Galen malformations through teamwork and collaboration with Pierre LasjauniasLessons learned from patient complications, including the need for honesty and humility in medicineThe role of mentorship in his professional life and his advice for traineesFuture perspectives on robotics, articulating catheters, radiosurgery, genetic therapy, and epilepsy treatment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of INR Stories hosted by Nanthiya Sujijantarat, Edoardo Boccardi reflects on four decades in neurointervention, from practising neurology before the CT scan to helping shape the field of endovascular treatment. He shares personal stories from the early balloon era, the rise of coiling, and the arrival of thrombectomy, all while highlighting the importance of complication meetings, intellectual honesty, and the human side of medicine.Topics discussed in this episode:Entering neurology before the CT era and transitioning to neuroradiology with the rise of imagingLearning catheter techniques during the balloon era and witnessing the game-changing impact of coilsThe thrill and setbacks of early thrombectomy, and the transformation following 2015 trial resultsMentorship in France, and the value of honest, peer-level learning environmentsAdvocating for meaningful complication meetings and the role of transparency in medical progressReflections on leadership, humility, and building respectful team dynamicsConcerns about over-reliance on devices, and the need to refocus on patient-centered careA call for future generations to embrace philosophy, literature, and broad perspectives beyond medicineDr. Boccardi closes with a poignant message: keep your feet on the ground, your mind open, and never lose sight of what it means to be human in medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of INR Stories hosted by Nanthiya Sujijantarat, Michel Frudit reflects on over 30 years in neurointervention—from his early training in France under Prof. Moret and Prof. Lasjaunias to becoming a pioneer in Brazil. He discusses the challenges of implementing mechanical thrombectomy in a system with vast disparities, the lessons learned from the RESILIENT trial, and the importance of adapting treatment protocols to local realities.Topics discussed in this episode:Transitioning from neurosurgery to neurointervention and early exposure to AVM treatmentEstablishing a career and reputation in Brazil with limited resourcesThe slow integration of stroke thrombectomy into Brazil’s public health system and the impact of the RESILIENT trialRegional inequalities in access to care and the need for localized treatment strategiesReflections on device evolution, simulation training, and making procedures more accessible and reproducibleMentorship, building national training networks, and inspiring future interventionalistsA call for global inclusion in trials and collaboration beyond Europe and the U.S.The potential of a motivated new generation to transform care in emerging regions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.