Research Fellow
Barrow Neurological Institute
Giancarlo Mignucci-Jiménez, MD, MSc, is a distinguished post-doctoral neurosurgical research fellow at the esteemed Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI). Working under the mentorship of Dr. Mark C. Preul, the director of neurosurgery research at BNI, Dr. Mignucci-Jiménez is based at the Loyal and Edith Davis Neurosurgery Laboratory. He completed his medical education at the Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, in 2020, and subsequently gained valuable experience as a preliminary resident in general surgery at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus.
Since joining BNI as a Robert F. Spetzler Barrow Neurological Foundation neurosurgery research fellow in 2021, Dr. Mignucci-Jiménez has made significant contributions to the field. He has published numerous population-based articles focused on chronic subdural hematomas (CSDHs) in the Puerto Rican population, identifying high-risk patients. Collaborating with fellow researchers in the laboratory, he has been instrumental in advancing neurosurgical education and training through the development and application of innovative three-dimensional (3D) technology. As pioneers in 3D neurosurgery, their mission is to deliver cutting-edge, realistic neurosurgical resources that elevate neurosurgical education worldwide.
In 2022, Dr. Mignucci-Jiménez's laboratory received the largest grant from the Barrow Neurological Foundation, recognizing their groundbreaking project that integrates neuroimaging, photogrammetry, machine learning, and extended reality technologies to enhance neuroanatomy education, research, and surgical planning. Among his diverse research interests, Dr. Mignucci-Jiménez is also involved in projects related to glioblastoma simulation using machine learning, clinical validation of confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) devices, and anatomical studies of deep brain structures.
Dr. Mignucci-Jiménez's dedication to research excellence was further acknowledged with the prestigious 2023 AANS Vesalius Award, which he received for his exceptional work on the 'Artery of Uchimura.' As an aspiring academic neurosurgeon, Dr. Mignucci-Jiménez is preparing to apply for neurosurgical residency programs in the United States, with a long-term goal of specializing in clinical research.