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Attending Neurosurgeon
University Hospital Rio Hortega
Dr. Santiago Cepeda is a neurosurgeon specialized in brain tumor surgery, with advanced training from the prestigious Hospital 12 de Octubre in Madrid. He earned his cum laude doctorate from the Universidad Complutense and currently serves as the coordinator of the Brain Tumor Scientific Committee at Hospital Río Hortega, where he is also a core member of the Neurosurgery Department.
Dr. Cepeda is the principal investigator in multiple research projects and clinical trials at regional, national, and international levels, fostering collaborations with leading institutions worldwide. As the leader of the emerging research group GEIBAC, specialized in biomedical imaging and computational analysis, he combines his expertise in neuroimaging processing and programming to push the boundaries of data-driven medical innovation.
His research interests encompass glioblastomas, intraoperative ultrasound, and neurovascular pathology, with a strong focus on utilizing machine learning and advanced technologies to enhance diagnosis and treatment outcomes. Dr. Cepeda’s interdisciplinary approach bridges medicine and data science, establishing him as a key innovator in the field.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Monday, April 28, 2025
8:19 AM – 8:27 AM EDT