Pittsburgh, May 29, 2008 -- Bernard George, MD, chief of the department of neurosurgery at Hospital Lariboisière in Paris, France, and an expert on vertebral artery surgery, presented two lectures here, May 28, as part of the department's ongoing Visiting Professor Lecture Series.

In addition to his talks, Dr. George also demonstrated his surgical techniques to residents in a special lab and participated in the department's conferences throughout the day. He also was the featured guest at a reception and dinner later in the evening at the Fox Chapel Golf Club.

Bernard George, MD, (center) demonstrates surgical techniques to residents in lab during visit to department.