Bruce Cree, MD, PhD, UCSF, giving the first talk on Saturday morning.

Participants during a coffee break in the exhibit room.

Jasbir Kimbell with UCB Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Platinum Sponsor) visiting with Dr. Weber during a coffee break.

New Board member Dr. Mike Gibbs and member, Dr. Mary Mancini.

Drs. Philip Weinstein and James St. John.

New member Billie Faulkner, PhD (left) and Edward Friedman, MD from San Diego have a chat (note the Sponsor acknowledgement sign behind them....).

Invited speaker Jonathan Katz, MD (left) and Past President Eric Denys, MD.

Dr. Bruce Cree discussing his talk with one of the attendees who came up from Bakersfield.

From left: Newman Award winner Stephen Ryu, MD, (Stanford) Boldrey award winner Nader Sanai, MD, (UCSF)congratulated by President Jerome Barakos, MD.

Martha Hill entertaining participants at the reception. Fans, Dr. Franklyn Hill is to her left, Molly Anderson and Roz Silberrman are to her right.

New SFNS Secretary Treasurer, Dr. Oscar Abeliuk, with his wife Natalia Abeliuk member Robyn Young, MD at the reception.

From Left: Dr. Anthony Marino, his wife, SFNS member Mary Mancini, MD, Carolyn Barnes with outgoing Board member, Dr. John Barnes.

Invited speaker, Dr. Raymond Swanson and his wife Lisa getting to know the SFNS members. We hope we'll be seeing more of them in the future.

Dr. Franklyn Hill and his talented, gracious wife, Martha.

Dr. Isaac and Roz Silberman at the reception.

Dr. Arhur Dublin and his wife Kathryn.

From left, Dr. Nicholas Barbaro, his wife Sue Ellen and another couple at the Annual Dinner.

SFNS Past President Dr. David Dozier, Jr. with his wife Krystin enjoying the Annual Dinner.

Pfizer (Platinum Sponsors) representative Jennifer Carrick at the Annual Dinner with her husband Andrew Dardis.

Wolfi and Peter Oefner enjoying the piano music.

Keynote speaker Dr. Ralph Dacey, Jr. and his wife Corinne at the Annual Dinner.

From left: Maelin Chien, SFNS outgoing President Dr. Jerome Barakos, Dr. Chau-Chun Chien and Jill Spangenberg, PhD, DVM, wife of Dr. Barakos.

Keynote speaker Dr. Ralph Dacey, Jr. and his wife Corinne at the Annual Dinner.

Dr. Jerome Barakos, SFNS President (2003-04) giving thanks to all the many contributors, members and volunteers who helped make the weekend a success

Dr. Donald Kitt, industry support liaison, specifically recognizing all the sponsors of the SFNS and their representatives who attended the meeting.

Dinner speaker Dr. Thomas Kenefick, talks about his gradual career change from well known neurosurgeon to successful wine grower.

Longest drive trophy presented by Dr. Kitt to Oscar Boscacci from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharm., Inc.

Dr. Kit accepts the "closest to the pin" and the "low gross" awards!

Executive Director, Joan Oefner, accepts a 300 lb. gift basket and roses from President Jerome Barakos, MD.

SFNS President (still Pres. Elect at time of photo), Micheal McDermott, MD.

Invited speaker, Jonathan Katz, MD debating neurological issues with Dr. Peter Glusker.

Invited speaker and SFNS Board Member David Tong, MD with his wife, Stanford neurologist Midori Yenari, MD.

SFNS Past President & Board Member, Dr. Barton Lane with his wife Dr. Elizabeth Abel Lane.

From left: SFNS Past President Claudia Greco, MD, Peter Glusker, MD and Mara Thomas.

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From left: Drs. Barakos, Chien, Greco, Maelin Chien, Drs. Spangenberg & Glusker.

Dr. Peter Weber's children, niece & nephew enjoying some of the fun givaways from the 12 tabletop exhibitors.

Lisa Swanson and her children - proof that SFNS meetings are fun for the whole family!

Executive Director, Joan Oefner with her young assistant Hannah.

Past-President, Eric Denys, MD.

Immediate Past-President, Jerome Barakos, MD.