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Rachel Blue, MD, Neurosurgery, Philadelphia, PA

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Neurosurgery Philadelphia, PA

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Skull Base

Neurosurgical Resident

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Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2017 - 2024
  • Wellington Regional Hospital
    Wellington Regional HospitalClinical Fellow, Neuro-oncology and Skull Base Surgery, 2022 - 2023
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 2017
  • The Ohio State University
    The Ohio State UniversityBS, Molecular Genetics, Cum Laude, 2009 - 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License Active through 2024

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Utilization of A Novel Head-Up Display to Screen-Mirror X-rays During Cervical Disk Arthroplasty
    Anissa Saylany, Michael Spadola, Rachel Blue, Nikhil Sharma, Ali Ozturk, Jang W Yoon, AANS 2020, 4/2020
  • How to Build A Customizable and Affordable Augmented Reality Platform
    Rachel Blue, Michael Spadola, Vivek Buch, Karthik Madhavan, Anissa Saylany, Nikhil Sharma, Isaac Chen, Michael Steinmetz, Neil R Malhotra, Jang W Yoon, AANS 2020, 4/2020
  • The Use Of Heads-Up Display For Pedicle Screw Fixation, Interbody Cage And Iliac Bolt Placement
    Michael Spadola, Rachel Blue, Anissa Saylany, Nikhil Sharma, Ali Ozturk, Jang W Yoon, AANS 2020, 4/2020
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Grant Support

  • T32 Brain Injury Training GrantNational Institute of HealthPresent

Research History

  • Postdoc Researcher- Chen LabThe primary focus of our translational research is to develop novel methods for restoring the function of the brain by combining aspects of stem cell biology, neural tissue engineering, and neural interface technologies. Specializing in brain organoid transplantation to aid in cortical repair.2017 - Present
  • Research Assistant - Mortari LabResearch guided by Dr. Angela Panoskaltsis-Mortari utilizing mice and porcine as primary model systems studying processes of lung endothelial re-vascularization using an intact decellularized extracel- lular matrix as a biological conduit.2014 - 2017
  • Research Assistant - Seeger LabResearch guided by Dr. Mark Seeger utilizing Drosophila as a primary model system. Studied genetic link- age, processes of axonal path finding and synaptic target recognition in the central nervous system using a powerful array of genetic, molecular and cellular approaches.2011 - 2013

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Founder, VentruVentru is an early-stage medical device company developing neurosurgical innovations that improve safety and accessibility, leading to better patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs