University of Wisconsin–Madison
Department of Neurological Surgery
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Mustafa K. Baskaya Lab

Introduction & Overview

The Mustafa K. Başkaya Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is dedicated to advancing neurosurgical science through a dual focus on microsurgical education and innovative clinical and translational research. Our work integrates advanced anatomical studies, surgical training models, and outcome-based clinical research to improve patient care and to train the next generation of neurosurgeons worldwide.Our laboratory has three main pillars:Microsurgical Education & Training

  • Development of high-fidelity training models for cerebrovascular bypass and skull base surgery.
  • Development of “cocept of ultra-microneurosurgery”.
  • Establishment of structured training curricula, including the Baskaya Microvascular Bypass Training Curriculum (BMBTC).
  • Global expansion of microsurgical training opportunities through the Madison Microneurosurgery Initiative (MMI), which has reached 85 centers in 45 low- and middle-income countries.
  • Since January 2006, we have hosted over 400 international medical student, neurosurgery residents and fellows, practicing neurosurgeons and anatomists from more than 48 countries, fostering worldwide collaboration in neurosurgical training.

Neuroanatomy & Skull Base Research

  • Detailed microanatomical dissections to refine operative corridors and safe entry zones for complex cranial and skull base pathologies.
  • Cadaveric anatomic and radiologic studies that guide safer surgical approaches to aneurysms, tumors, arteriovenous malformations and cavernous angiomas.

Cerebrovascular & Clinical Neurosurgery Research

  • Investigation of surgical outcomes in aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous angiomas, gliomas and skull base meningiomas through multicenter collaborations.
  • Novel classification systems for vascular and anatomical variants with direct clinical implications.
  • Contributions to large-scale international studies shaping modern neurosurgical practice.

With more than 320 peer-reviewed publications, including recent landmark work on global microsurgery training, surgeries of deep seated so-called inoperable gliomas, skull base tumor surgery, surgical management of aneurysms, arterio-venous malformations (AVMs), cavernous angiomas, and anatomical innovations, the Başkaya Laboratory is recognized internationally as a leader in neuroanatomical education, microsurgical excellence, and global neurosurgery capacity building.

Research Interests

  • Microsurgical Education and Training
    Development of novel training models, curricula, and simulators for cerebrovascular bypass and skull base surgery; advancing global access to neurosurgical skills training, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Neuroanatomy and Skull Base Anatomy
    Detailed microanatomical studies and 3D cartography of safe surgical corridors, white matter tracts, and craniovertebral junction anatomy to guide safer neurosurgical approaches.
  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
    Surgical treatment and outcome analysis of complex intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous angiomas and rare vascular malformations; development of novel classification systems with direct clinical applications.
  • Skull Base and Intracranial Tumor Surgery
    Refining surgical approaches for skull base tumors (meningiomas, chordomas, chondrosarcomas), deep seated gliomas (insular, thalamic and brain stem), and other challenging tumors through anatomical studies, multicenter collaborations, and advanced surgical techniques.
  • Clinical Outcomes and Translational Neuroscience
    Multicenter outcome studies on meningiomas, AVMs, and bypass surgery; investigations into risk predictors, recurrence, and neuropsychological outcomes after surgical and endovascular treatments.
  • Innovations in Global Neurosurgery
    Establishing microsurgical skills laboratories, integrating remote teaching platforms, and creating sustainable, affordable training models to expand neurosurgical education worldwide.

 

Clinical Neurosurgery Research

The Clinical Neurosurgery Research Program in the Başkaya Laboratory focuses on advancing the understanding and treatment of complex cerebrovascular, skull base, and other central nervous system lesions. Our work integrates anatomical insights, innovative surgical techniques, and clinical data analysis to improve patient outcomes and expand neurosurgical knowledge.Key areas of investigation include:

Cerebrovascular disease — participation in multicenter studies evaluating outcomes of surgical, endovascular, and radiosurgical treatment for intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).

Skull base and intracranial tumors — refinement of operative strategies for skull base tumors (meningiomas, chordomas and chondrosarcomas), deep seated complex gliomas (insular, thalamic and brain stem) and other challenging lesions through clinical experience and anatomical studies.

Novel anatomical and surgical classifications — contributions to the development of practical systems such as Sylvian fissure subtypes, parasagittal bridging vein patterns, and foramen magnum meningioma topographies that inform surgical planning.

Clinical outcomes research — identification of perioperative risk factors, predictors of complications, and long-term functional and neuropsychological outcomes following treatment of CNS lesions.

Global neurosurgery contributions — participation in collaborative efforts to evaluate and expand access to microsurgical training and education worldwide, with a focus on sustainable and affordable solutions.

Through these projects, the Başkaya Laboratory actively contributes to shaping evidence-based management strategies for some of the most complex conditions in neurosurgery.

Neuroanatomy Research

The Neuroanatomy Research Program in the Başkaya Laboratory is devoted to advancing the microsurgical understanding of the human brain and skull base. Using cadaveric dissections, high-resolution imaging, and 3D reconstructions, our studies refine surgical corridors and safe entry zones for complex neurosurgical procedures.Areas of focus include:

  • White matter tractography and diffusion tensor imaging to define surgical safety zones.
  • Microanatomical dissections of the thalamus, temporal lobe, craniovertebral junction, and orbitofrontal regions.
  • Anatomical and radiological analysis of venous, arterial, and cranial nerve variations with direct implications for cerebrovascular and skull base surgery.
  • Development of 3D surgical cartography to improve spatial orientation and surgical planning for deep-seated lesions.
  • This research not only deepens the understanding of neurosurgical anatomy but also directly informs clinical approaches to aneurysms, AVMs, meningiomas, gliomas, and other challenging pathologies.

Neurosurgery Operative Skills Laboratory

The Lincoln Ramirez Neurosurgery Operative Skills Laboratory, directed by Dr. Mustafa K. Başkaya, is recognized internationally as a premier center for state-of-the-art neurosurgical training. The laboratory is uniquely equipped to provide students, residents, fellows, and international colleagues with the highest level of hands-on experience in microneurosurgery and skull base surgery, preserving the tradition of cadaver-based neurosurgical education pioneered by Professor M. Gazi Yasargil.Key distinctions include:

Global Impact – Since January 2006, the laboratory has welcomed over 400 international students, neurosurgery residents and fellows, practicing neurosurgeons and anatomists from more than 48 countries, establishing it as a hub for worldwide neurosurgical education, neuroanatomy and collaboration.

Comprehensive Training – Trainees master advanced techniques in cerebrovascular bypass, skull base approaches, complex tumor resections and ultra-microneuropsurgerywith direct application to the operating room.

Annual Cadaveric Courses – Each year, the laboratory hosts six advanced microsurgery courses for residents and one dedicated course for medical students, all provided free of charge. These courses bring together participants from around the world, offering unparalleled access to hands-on cadaveric training in a collaborative environment.

Cutting-edge Infrastructure – Multiple fully equipped dissection stations, each with operative microscopes, drills, and downdraft cadaver tables, enable simultaneous training. Integrated audiovisual systems allow live demonstrations and interactive teaching at the highest educational standard.

By combining world-class facilities, a strong tradition of anatomical dissection, and a global network of trainees and alumni, the Operative Skills Laboratory has become a model for neurosurgical education that inspires excellence and shapes the future of the field.

Selected Publications

  1. Keles A, Dumot C, Hatipoglu Majernik G, Chebel R, Gurbuz MS, Gasimov T, Oriola GG, Elbayomy AM, Cancela AA, Erginoglu U, Ozaydin B, Martinez Santos JM, Baskaya MK. Madison Objective Self-Assessment Tool: A Reliable and User-Friendly Approach for Objective Self-Assessment in Microvascular Anastomosis Training. Neurosurgery Practice (in press)
  2. Akdemir Aktaş H, Gasimov T, Acitores Cancela A, Keleş A, Gürbüz MS, Tatar İ, Başkaya MK. Endoscopic endonasal approach to the nerves of the pterygopalatine fossa: a detailed cadaveric anatomical study. Surgical and Radiological Anatomy, 2025 Apr 19;47(1):122
  3. Keles A, Bozdag S, Ozaydin B, Dempsey RJ, Baskaya MK. Addressing Global Microneurosurgery Education and Laboratory Training During and After COVID-19 Pandemic – From Challenges to Innovations. Neurosurgical Focus. 2025 Mar 1;58(3):E11
  4. Musmar B, Adeeb N, Roy JM, Abdalrazeq H, Tjoumakaris SI, Atallah E, Salim HA, Kondziolka D, Sheehan J, Ogilvy CS, Riina H, Kandregula S, Dmytriw AA, El Naamani K, Abdelsalam A, Ironside N, Kumbhare D, Ataoglu C, Essibayi MA, Keles A, Muram S, Sconzo D, Rezai A, Erginoglu U, Pöppe J, Sen RD, Griessenauer C, Burkhardt J, Starke RM, Baskaya MK, Sekhar LN, Levitt MR, Altschul DJ, McAvoy M, Aslan A, Abushehab A, Swaid C, Abla AA, Gooch MR, Rosenwasser RH, Stapleton C, Koch M, Srinivasan VM, Chen PR, Blackburn S, Dannenbaum MJ, Choudhri O, Pukenas B, Orbach D, Smith E, Mosimann PJ, Alaraj A, Aziz-Sultan MA, Patel AB, Cuellar HH, Lawton MT, Morcos J, Guthikonda B, Jabbour P. Comparing stand-alone Endovascular Embolization versus Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the Treatment of Arteriovenous Malformations with Spetzler-Martin Grades I-III: A Propensity Score Matched. Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery, 2024 Oct 4: jnis-2024-022326
  5. Keles A, Greeneway GP, Dempsey RJ, Baskaya MK. Establishing Microsurgery Skills Laboratories in Low- and Middle-income Countries with Integrated Remote Teaching: A Novel Approach. Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, 2024 Oct;35(4):449-463
  6. Dumot C, Gasimov T, Hatipoglu Majernik G, Gurbuz, MS, Erginoglu U, Keles A, Arat A, Baskaya MK. Nighttime Treatment of Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms are Associated with Poor Outcomes. Neurosurgery, 2025 Jan 1;96(1):78-86
  7. Gattozzi AD, Erginoglu U, Khanna O, Hosokawa PW, Perez RM, Baskaya MK, Youssef AS. A Novel Classification of Foramen Magnum Meningiomas Predicted by Topographic Position Relative to Neurovascular Bundle. Acta Neurochirurgica, 2024 Apr 30;166(1):199
  8. Martínez Santos JL, Aljuboori Z, Richardson A, Hanalioglu S, Peker OH, Sahin B, Al-Sharshahi Z, Sahin OS, Kina H, Ammanuel S, Iskandar BJ, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical Anatomy and Approaches to Thalamic Gliomas (Part II): Maximal Safe Resection of Thalamic Gliomas Improves Outcomes – A Single Center Experience. Journal of Neurosurgery, 2024 Jul 19:1-12
  9. Martínez Santos JL, Aljuboori Z, Richardson A, Hanalioglu S, Peker OH, Aydin I, Al-Sharshahi Z, Tunc O, Karatas D, Avci E, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical Anatomy and Approaches to Thalamic Gliomas (Part I): A Cartography Guide for Navigating to the Thalamus – Integrating 3D Model Rendering with Anatomic Dissections. Journal of Neurosurgery, 2024 Jul 19:1-15
  10. Keles A, Cancela AC, Moussalem CK, Adekanmbi A, Bari MS, Dumot C, Oriola GG, Gasimov T, Gurbuz MS, Golidtum JP, Kessely YC, Malazonia Z, Nor MAB, Omar AH, Shah J, Ozaydin B, Dempsey RJ, Baskaya MK.  A Novel Approach for Free, Affordable, and Sustainable Microsurgery Laboratory Training for Low- and Middle-Income Countries: University of Wisconsin-Madison Microneurosurgery Laboratory Experience. Neurosurgery, 94(6): p 1311-1323, June 2024
  11. Kelsey B, Keles A, D’Agostino E, Rochanaroon V, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical Treatment of Complex Distal Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative Neurosurgery, 2024 Mar 1; 26(3): 356-357.
  12. Magill ST, Schwartz TH, Couldwell WT, Gardner PA, CB Heilman,Sen C , Akagami R, Cappabianca P , Prevedello DM,  McDermott MW; International Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma Study Authors (Baskaya MK). International Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma Study: Preoperative Grading Scale to Predict Outcomes and Propensity-Matched Outcomes by Endonasal Versus Transcranial Approach. Neurosurgery, 2023 Dec 1; 93(6): 1271-1284.
  13. MagillST, SchwartzTH, Couldwell WT, Gardner PA, CB Heilman, Sen C , Akagami R, Cappabianca P , Prevedello DM,  McDermott MW; International Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma Study Authors (Baskaya MK). International Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma Study: Surgical Outcomes and Management Trends. Neurosurgery, 2023 Dec 1; 93(6): 1259-1270.
  14. Karatas D, Santos JM, Uygur S, Dagtekin A, Kurtoglu OZ, Avci E, Baskaya MK. A New Classification of Parasagittal Bridging Veins Based on Their Configurations and Drainage Routes Pertinent to Interhemispheric Approaches: A Surgical Anatomic Study. Journal of Neurosurgery, 2023 Jun 2;1-11.
  15. Erginoglu U, Hanalioglu S, Ozaydin B, Keles A, Baskaya MK. A Novel Surgical Classification of Sylvian Fissure and Its Implications on the Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Clipping for Unruptured Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms. World Neurosurg, 2023 May;173: e639-e646.
  16. Salem MM, Srinivasan VM, Tonetti D, Ravindran K, Taussky P, Yang, K, Karahalios K, Raygor K, Naylor R, Catapano JS, Tavakoli-Sabour S, Grandhi R, Jankowitz BT, Baskaya MK, Mascitelli JR, Van Gompel JJ, Cherian J, Couldwell WT, Kim LJ, Cohen-Gadol AA, Starke RM, Kan P, Dehdashti AR, Abla AA, Lawton MT, Burkhardt JK. Microsurgical Obliteration of Craniocervical Junction Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas: Multicenter Experience. Neurosurgery, 2023 Jan 1;92(1):205-212.
  17. Sayyahmelli S, Sayyahmelli S, Ozaydin B, Erginoglu U, Keles A, Sun Z, Baskaya MK. Safety and Efficacy of Microsurgery for Complex Cranial Pathologies in the Ultra-Geriatric Population. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2022 Dec;223:107500.
  18. Keles A, Gürbüz MS, Erginoğlu U, Başkaya MK. How I do it: management of M2tear injury caused by drilling during intradural anterior clinoidectomy for microsurgical clipping of intracranial aneurysms. Acta Neurochirurgica, 2022 Oct;164(10):2541-2544.
  19. Hanalioglu S, Sahin B, Sayyahmelli S, Ozaydin B, Erginoglu U, Aycan A, Baskaya MK. The role of microsurgery for poor-grade aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in the endovascular era. Acta Neurochirurgica Mar:164(3):781-793, 2022.
  20. Er K, Patsalis D, Katsigiannis S, Schmieder K, Baskaya MK, Gierthmuehlen M. Brainatomy – Demystifying the Temporal Bone, Rule of 3-2-1. Operative Neurosurgery 22:35-43, 2022
  21. Sayyahmelli S, Sayyahmelli S, Aydin I, Baskaya MK. Supracerebellar Transtentorial Approach: Anatomic Description, Operative Technique, and Clinical Applications. Contemporary Neurosurgery, 43 (1): 1- 6, 2021
  22. Ozaydin B, Dawkins DW, Armstrong SA, Aagaard-Kienitz B, Baskaya MK. Intraoperative Application of a New Generation 3D IV-DSA Technology in Resection of a Hemorrhagic Cerebellar AVM. Neurosurgical Focus: Video FOCVID, 4(1), V10, 2021
  23. Sayyahmelli S, Ozaydin B, Sahin B, Erginoglu U, Cikla U, Baskaya MK. Surgical Strategies for Cerebral Revascularization in Patients with Limited Bypass Conduit Options and Unexpected Intraoperative Difficulties. World neurosurgery 141: e959-e970, 2020
  24. Scerbak J, Lapteva O, Sahin OS, Ksanas U, Barkauskiene A, Lengvenis G, Ozaydin B, Cikla U, Baskaya MK. Identification of the distal dural ring and definition of paraclinoid aneurysms according to bony landmarks on 3D computed tomography angiography: a cadaveric and radiological study. Operative 19(3):319-329, 2020
  25. Hanalioglu S, Sahin B, Sahin OS, Kozan A, Ucer M, Cikla U, Goodman SL, Baskaya MK. Effect of perioperative aspirin use on hemorrhagic complications in elective craniotomy for brain tumors: results of a single-center, retrospective cohort study. Journal of Neurosurgery 132:1529-1538, 2020
  26. Mukherjee D, Antar V, Soylemez B, Cikla U, Gurer B, Ekici M, Field AS, Salamat S, Baskaya MK. High-resolution diffusion tensor magnetic resonance imaging of the brainstem safe entry zones. Neurosurgical Review 43:153–167, 2020.
  27. Parmar V, Cikla U, Sayyahmelli S, Ozaydin B, Tumturk A, Ahmed AS, Baskaya MK. Intraoperative Shortening of Aneurysm Clips: Revisiting an Old Technique in a New Era. World Neurosurgery 139: 361-369, 2020.
  28. Cikla U, Rowley P, Simoes ELJ, Ozaydin B, Goodman SL, Avci E, Baskaya MK, Patel NJ. Grapefruit training model for distal anterior cerebral artery side-to-side bypass. World Neurosurgery 138: 39-51, 2020.
  29. Sayyahmelli S, Kessely YC, Chen X, Aycan A, Feldman S, Dempsey RJ, Baskaya MK. From Avicenna to Present, History of International Fellowship and Observership: University of Wisconsin-Madison Experience. Turkish Neurosurgery 135:214‐216, 2020.
  30. Sayyahmelli S, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical gross total resection of foramen magnum meningioma via far lateral approach. Journal of Neurological Surgery: Skull Base 80 (suppl S4): S360–S362, 2019
  31. Sayyahmelli S, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical resection of a large, cavernous malformation of the medulla oblongata. Neurosurgical Focus Video 1 (1): V25, 2019
  32. Dogan I, Sahin OS, Ozaydin B, Baskaya MK. Low-cost stereoscopic recordings of neurologic surgery operative microscopy. World Neurosurgery Feb; 125:240-244, 2019.
  33. Cikla U, Hamilton K, Ozaydin B, Baskaya MK. Revascularization for cerebral ischemia, step-by-step demonstration of Bonnet bypass. Operative Neurosurgery Sep 1;17(3):E113, 2019.
  34. Aydin I, Hanalioglu S, Peker HO, Turan Y, Kina H, Cikla U, Baskaya MK. The tonsillouvular fissure approach: Access to dorsal and lateral aspects of the fourth ventricle. World Neurosurgery Jun;114: e1107-e1119, 2018.
  35. Keser N, Avci E, Soylemez B, Karatas D, Baskaya MK. Occipital artery and its segments in vertebral artery revascularization surgery: A microsurgical anatomical study. World Neurosurgery Apr;112: e534-e539, 2018.
  36. Cikla U, Sahin B, Hanalioglu S, Ahmed AS, Niemann DB, Baskaya MK. A novel, low-cost, reusable, high-fidelity neurosurgical training simulator for cerebrovascular bypass surgery. Journal of Neurosurgery May 11:1-9, 2018.
  37. Cikla U, Mukherjee D, Tumturk A, Baskaya MK. Overcoming end-to-end vessel mismatch during STA-radial artery-M2 interposition grafting for cerebral ischemia: The tapering technique. World Neurosurgery Feb,110: 85, 2018.
  38. Peker HO, Aydin I, Dinc C, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical resection of thalamic astrocytomas via interhemispheric transcallosal transchoroidal approach: Demonstration of technique in 3D operative videos. Operative Neurosurgery May 1;15(5):595, 2018.
  39. Uluc K, Cikla U, Morkan DB, Sirin A, Ahmed AS, Swanson KI, Baskaya MK. Minimizing retraction by pia-arachnoidal 10-0 sutures in intrasulcal dissection. Operative Neurosurgery Jul 1; 15(1):10-14, 2018.
  40. Cikla U, Swanson KI, Turan Y, Baskaya MK. Transsylvian resection of dominant insular gliomas: Demonstration of microsurgical techniques in pure insular vs insulo-opercular gliomas: 3-Dimensional operative video. Operative Neurosurgery Dec 1; 13(6):760, 2017.
  41. Turan Y, Cikla U  Kozan A, Baskaya MK. End-to-Side and End-to-End Double In Situ Bypass with Submillimeter M4 Branches for Treatment of Ruptured Mycotic Aneurysm: 3-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative Neurosurgery Oct 1(5):642, 2017
  42. Cikla U, Menekse G, Keles A, Quraishi A, Liu C, Neves G, Shahriar S, Baskaya MK. The sulci of the inferior surface of the temporal lobe: An anatomical study. Clinical Anatomy 29(7):932-942, 2016
  43. Haldeman C, Onen MR, Kozan A, Cikla U, Baskaya MK. Giant intracranial aneurysms. Part II: Surgical treatment strategies. Contemporary Neurosurgery 38(15):1-8, 2016.
  44. Haldeman C, Onen MR, Kozan A, Cikla U, Baskaya MK. Giant intracranial aneurysms. Part I: Diagnosis. Contemporary Neurosurgery 38(14):1-6, 2016
  45. Cikla U, Swanson KI, Tumturk F, Uluc K, Keser N, Cohen-Gadol A, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical resection of tumors of the lateral and third ventricles: operative corridors for difficult-to-reach lesions. Journal of Neuro-oncology 130(2):331-340, 2016.
  46. Swanson K, Cikla U, Uluc K, Baskaya MK. Supracerebellar transtentorial approach to the tentorial incisura and beyond. Neurosurgical Focus Jan;40 video suppl 1. 2016
  47. Yilmaz T, Cikla U, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical treatment of thalamic cavernous malformation: 3-Dimensional Operative Video. Neurosurgery Dec; 11 Suppl 4:577, 2015.
  48. Cıkla U, Yılmaz T, Li Y, Baskaya MK. Clip Reconstruction of Giant Distal Anterior Cerebral Artery Aneurysm: 3-Dimensional Operative Video. Neurosurgery Sept;11 Suppl 3:463, 2015
  49. Cikla U, Uluc K, Baskaya MK.  Microsurgical clipping of a giant vertebrobasilar junction aneurysm under hypothermic circulatory arrest. Neurosurgical Focus July 39 (Videosuppl1): V13, 2015.
  50. Li Y, Ulas C, Baggot C, Baskaya MK. Surgical treatment of adult moyamoya disease with combined STA-MCA bypass and EDAS: Demonstration of technique in video presentation. Turkish Neurosurgery 25(1):126-131, 2015 
  51. Turkoglu E, Kertmen H, Uluc K, Akture E, Gurer B, Cikla U, Salamat S, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical anatomy of the posterior median septum of the human spinal cord. Clinical Anatomy Jan. 28(1):45-51, 2015.
  52. Turkoglu E, Seckin H, Ahmed A, Uluc K, Pulfer K, Arat A, Niemann D, Baskaya MK. The Cadaveric perfusion and angiography as a teaching tool: imaging the intracranial vasculature in cadavers. Journal of Neurological Surgery – Skull Base 75:435-444, 2014
  53. Dağtekin A, Avcı E, Uzmansel D, Kurtoglu Z, Kara E, Uluç K, Aktüre E, Başkaya MK. Microsurgical Anatomy and Variations of the Anterior Clinoid Process. Turkish Neurosurgery 24(4):484-493, 2014
  54. Gürer B, Bozkurt M, Neves G, Cıkla U, Hananya T, Antar V, Salamat S, Başkaya MK. Subparietal and parietooccipital sulci: An anatomical study. Clinical Anatomy 26(6):667-674, 2013.
  55. Ozgiray E, Akture E, Patel N, Baggot C, Bozkurt M, Niemann D, Baskaya MK. How reliable and accurate is Indocyanine green video angiography in the evaluation of aneurysm obliteration? Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery 115:870-878, 2013.
  56. Bozkurt M, Canbay S, Neves GF, Akture E, Fidan E, Salamat MS, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical anatomy of the dorsal thoracic rootlets and dorsal root entry zones. Acta Neurochirurgica 154(7):1235-1239, 2012
  57. Arslan M, Avci E, Deda H, Elhan A, Tekdemir I, Tubbs S, Silav G, Yilmaz E, Baskaya MK. Anatomy of Meckel’s cave and the trigeminal ganglion: anatomical landmarks for a safer approach to them. Turkish Neurosurgery 22(3):317-323, 2012.
  58. Avci E, Seckin H, Uluc K, Izci Y, Bauer A, Morcos JJ, Baskaya MK. Level I to III craniofacial approaches based on Barrow classification for treatment of skull base meningiomas: surgical technique, microsurgical anatomy, and case illustrations. Neurosurgical Focus May 30(5):E5, 2011
  59. Avcı E, Dağtekin A, Uluç K, Aktüre E, Başkaya MK. Microsurgical anatomy of the Vein of Labbé. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 33(7):569-573, 2011
  60. Avcı E, Dağtekin A, Öztürk H, Kara E, Öztürk NC, Uluç K, Aktüre E, Başkaya MK. Anatomical variations of the foramen magnum, occipital condyle and jugular tubercle. Turkish Neurosurgery 21(2):181-190, 2011
  61. Baskaya MK, Seckin H, Avci M, Dempsey RJ, Uluc K. Microsurgical treatment of anterior communicating artery aneurysms. Part II. Contemporary Neurosurgery 31(25):1-8, 2009.
  62. Seckin H, Avci M, Uluc K, Dempsey RJ, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical treatment of anterior communicating artery aneurysms. Part I. Contemporary Neurosurgery 31(24):1-6, 2009.
  63. Uluc K, Kujoth G, Baskaya MK. Operating microscope: past, present and future Neurosurgical Focus 27 (3): E4, 2009.
  64. Izci Y, Seckin H, Ates O, Medow J, Baskaya MK. Supracerebellar Transtentorial Transcollateral Sulcus Approach to the Atrium of the Lateral ventricle: Microsurgical Anatomy and Surgical technique in Cadaveric Dissections. Surgical Neurology 72:509-514, 2009.
  65. Izci Y, Medow J, Seckin H, Turnquist C, Baskaya MK. Sulcal and Gyral Anatomy of the Orbitofrontal Cortex in Relation to the Recurrent Artery of Heubner: An Anatomical Study. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 31:439-445, 2009.
  66. Seckin H, Ates O, Bauer A, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical anatomy of the posterior spinal artery via far lateral transcondylar approach. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine 10:228-233, 2009.
  67. Izci Y, Agrawal B, Ates O, Baskaya MK. Superficial vascular anatomy of the medial prefrontal cortex: an anatomical study. Surgical Neurology 72:383-388, 2009.
  68. Seckin H, Avci E, Uluc K, Niemann D, Başkaya MK. The Work Horse of Skull Base Surgery: Orbitozygomatic Approach. Technique, Modifications and Applications. Neurosurgical Focus 25(6): E4 1-12, 2008
  69. Baskaya MK, Kiehn M, Ahmed A, Ates O, Niemann D. Alternative vascular graft for extracranial-intracranial bypass surgery: descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery. Neurosurgical Focus 24(2): E8, 2008.
  70. Ates O, Ahmed A, Niemann D, Baskaya MK. The Occipital artery for posterior circulation bypass: microsurgical anatomy. Neurosurgical Focus 24(2): E9, 2008.
  71. Moftakhar R, Izci Y, Baskaya MK. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Supracerebellar Transtentorial Approach to the Posterior Mediobasal Temporal Region: Technical Considerations with a Case Illustration. Neurosurgery 62(3 Suppl 1):1‐8, 2008

For a complete list of publications, please see Dr. Başkaya’s most up-to-date CV below.

CV-Baskaya August 25 2025_

Lab Members & Alumni

Current Lab Members

Brian Snyder, MD Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Clinical Fellow

Abdullah Keles, MD Scientist I (Lab Manager)

Ufuk Erginoglu, MD, Researcher I

Umid Sulaimanov, MD, Researcher I

Yerkebulan Serikanov, MD, Research Fellow

Abdurrahman Aycan, MD, Research Fellow

Huseyin Erdem Ak, MD, Research Fellow

Franco Patricio Vera Figueroa, MD, Research Fellow

Oyku Ozturk, MD, Research Fellow

 

International Fellows (May 2021 – Present)

Esin Ekici

Busra lpek, MS

Umut Tan Sevgi, MD

Hasan Fahed Awad, MD

Seyit Kagan Basarslan, MD

Taha Sukru Korkmaz, MD

Bekir Can Kendirfioglu, MD

Simon Mukuye, MD

Gabriella Conteras, MD

Asma Eslami, MD

Murat Ciftci, MD

Abdulraheem Muhammad A Alomari, MD

Tugrul Sensoy, MD

Bilal Yekeler, MD

Rabia Saleem, MD

Eray Tekirdas, MD

Jiang An, MD

Maria Isabel Ocampo, MD

Muhammed Selman Guclu, MS

Selin Bozdag, MD

Mehmet Hakan Sahin, MD

Umid Sulaimanov, MD

Erdem Durukan, MS

Egemen Gok MS

Muhammed Rezaul Amin

Arzum Uyaniker, MS

Yerassyl Ibrahim, MD

Serhat Aydin, MS

Ahmet Ozak, MD

Zviad Malazonia, MD

Samaila Timothy, MD

Oluseun Abolade Olarewaju, MD

lpek Kadioglu, MS

Ramanadha Reddy Kanala, MD

Elshan Huseynzade, MD

Heba Medhat Maghraby Mohamed, MD

Deniz Kilic, MD

Akinori Miyakoshi, MD

Mehmet Sapanci, MD

Oluwole Oyeleye, MD

Samuel Isa Gana, MD

Adnan Qasim, MD

Mehmet Emin Akyuz, MD

Dino Perez Miranda, MD

Leonardo Henrique da Silva Rodrigues, MD

Melih Eroksuz, MD

Huseyin Erdem Ak, MD

Frank Reinaldo Perez Nogueira, MD

Feng Cai, MD

Arzum Uyaniker, MS

Selin Bozdag, MD

Rodas Asrat, MD

Renan Lovato, MD

lrakliy Abramov, MD

Serhat Aydin, MS

Adetunji Oremakinde, MD

Karam Bounah, MD

Derin Tuna, MS

Ella Johnson, MSc

Mohammed Maan Abdulazeez, MD

Cristian Ignacio Valdes Whittle, MD

Drew Rust, MS

Amer Helal, MD

Debarshi Chatterjee, MD

Temur Duschanov, MD

Rajesh Parameshwaran Nair Meshari, MD

Rashed Alhuthayl, MD

Nicat Bayramli, MD

Mario Wolak, MD

Cagdas Ataoglu, MD

Zviad Malazonia, MD

Seyit Kagan Basarslan, MD

Jared Paul Untolan Golidtum, MD

Mohammad Hazaymeh, MD

Mohamed Reda Abd El Aziz, MD

Efecan Cekic, MD

Can Kivrak, MD

Mohd Aidil Bin Mohd Nor, MD

Alberto Acitores Cancela, MD

Adefisayo Adekanmbi, MD

Nadia Morales Acosta, MD

Hilal Akdemir Aktas, MD

Ali Ekrem Adiyaman, MD

Jayunkumar M Shah, MD

Mohammad Shahnawaz Bari, MD

Roy Chebel, MD

Guillermo Garcia Oriola, MD

Gokce Hatipoglu Majernik, MD

Chloe Dumot, MD

Turab Adalat Gasimov, MD

Saqib Bakhshi, MD

Muhammad Baqai, MD

Charbel K Moussalem, MD

Volkan Oglin, MD

Ismail Simsek, MD

Mehmet Sabri Gurbuz, MD

Ahmed Omar Hussein, MD

Akram Eraky, MD

Voramol Rochanaroon, MD

 

Former Fellows

Name Dates Title
Nese Keser 8/1/15 Research Fellow
Kabir Bedi 1/22/17 Undergrad
Sara Sayyahmelli 9/15/17 Research Fellow
Deep Bhogilal Patel 6/19/18 Undergrad
Abdurrahman Aycan 8/15/18 Research Fellow
Noah Leiobold 9/5/18 Medical Student
Paul Rowley 10/1/18 Medical Student
Ufuk Erginoglu 10/15/18 Research Fellow
Xinpu Chen 10/15/18 Research Fellow
Walid Ahmed 10/22/18 Research Fellow
Yinfu Xu 11/15/18 Research Fellow
Yusuf Izci 9/1/06 – 8/1/07 Research Fellow
Ozkan Ates 4/1/07 – 10/1/07 Research Fellow
Tomer Hananya 9/1/07 – 8/31/12 Undergraduate
Kutluay Uluc 1/1/08 – 6/30/12 Research Fellow
Hakan Seckin 2/21/08 – 3/31/09 Research Fellow
Yurdal Seraslan 8/28/08 – 3/28/09 Research Fellow
Ilkan Tatar 1/1/09 – 1/1/10 Research Fellow
Erinc Akture 6/1/09 – 10/1/11 Research Fellow
Erhan Turkoglu 7/1/09 – 1/1/10 Research Fellow
Hayri Kertmen 7/2/09 – 1/1/10 Research Fellow
Erkin Ozgiray 9/30/10 – 10/24/11 Research Fellow
Almaz Kurbanov 4/1/11 – 7/1/11 Research Fellow
Mike (Sung) Ha 6/1/11 – 7/4/12 Research Fellow
Melih Bozkurt 6/23/11 – 6/22/12 Research Fellow
Gabriel Neves 9/1/11 – 6/30/15 Undergraduate
Kanaklakshmi Masodkar 9/15/11 – 1/15/12 Research Fellow
Suat Canbay 10/10/11 – 3/1/12 Research Fellow
Feda Makkiyah 3/25/12 – 3/24/13 Research Fellow
Alireza Sadighi 3/26/12 – 3/25/15 Research Fellow
Ahmet Ozen 6/20/12 – 8/20/12 Hon. Associate
Veysel Antar 7/6/12 – 1/5/13 Research Fellow
Bora Gurer 10/1/12 – 4/30/13 Research Fellow
Mehmet Ali Ekici 10/5/12 – 10/3/13 Research Fellow
Damla Ozmen 6/1/13 – 8/30/13 Medical Student
Collin Liu 6/2/13 – 8/11/13 Hon. Associate
Abdullah Keles 6/30/13 – 8/30/13 Hon. Associate
Sanser Gul 7/1/13 – 10/1/13 Honorary Fellow
Enes Efendioglu 7/6/13 – 7/6/13 Medical Student
Rami Ahmad Fakih 7/17/13 – 8/15/13 Medical Student
Seyit Kagan Basarslan 8/1/13 – 10/31/13 Research Fellow
Angela Hanel Antoniazzi 9/30/13 – 6/30/14 Hon. Associate
Tevfik Yilmaz 10/1/13 – 9/1/14 Research Fellow
Guner Menekse 1/6/14 – 4/6/14 Research Fellow
Mehmet Emre Gunaydin 1/15/14 – 1/15/15 Research Fellow
Zeynep Ceyhan 2/14/14 – 3/14/14 Medical Student
Alice Kirst 3/5/14 – 10/31/14 Hon. Associate
Abdulbaki Kozan 6/15/14 – 6/14/17 Research Fellow
Zeynep Kutlu 6/25/14 – 7/25/14 Medical Student
Onur Acis 6/25/14 – 8/20/14 Hon. Associate
Gregory Kujoth 7/6/14 – 7/6/15 Scientist
Nazan Akkaya 7/15/14 – 8/13/14 Hon. Associate
Qazi Muhammad Zeeshan 8/1/14 – 8/1/15 Research Fellow
Laila Faizi, MS 8/18/14 – 12/15/14 Medical Student
Mehmed Resid Onen 10/1/14 – 3/31/15 Research Fellow
Abdullah Karakoc 10/9/14 – 4/9/15 Research Fellow
Joshgun Mammadov 12/1/14 – 6/30/15 Research Fellow
Arman Quraishi 1/1/15 – 6/1/15 Undergrad
Ahmed Anan Helal 3/1/15 – 4/30/15 Research Fellow
Pinar Aydin 5/11/15 – 6/10/15 Research Fellow
Hüseyin Ozevren 6/1/15 – 7/31/15 Research Fellow
Melih Eroksuz 6/20/15 – 8/25/15 Hon. Associate
Hatice Koc 6/23/15 – 9/19/15 Hon. Associate
Natice Nur Kog 6/23/15 – 9/19/15 Medical Student
Ahmet Yasin Yitik 6/29/15 – 8/30/15 Hon.Associate Medical Student
Chazz Bracey 7/1/15 – 6/30/16 Undergraduate
Eric Tarula 7/1/15 – 6/30/16 Medical Student
Ullanat Ramesh Menon 7/27/15 – 7/27/16 Research Fellow
Deniz Morkan 7/31/15 – 8/29/15 Hon.Associate Medical Student
Abdulfettah Tümtürk 8/28/15 – 11/30/15 Research Fellow
Burçak Söylemez 10/1/15 – 10/1/16 Research Fellow
Dila Zafer 10/14/15 – 10/14/15 Research Fellow
Yahya Turan 10/14/15 – 10/13/16 Research Fellow
Nural Celik 11/1/15 – 10/31/16 Research Fellow
Rauf Nasirov 12/1/15 – 2/29/16 Research Fellow
Azze Ngo 12/12/15 – 1/1/16 Hon. Associate
Maryam Yavas 12/20/15 – 1/2/16 Undergraduate
Umut Ocak 1/1/16 – 9/30/17 Research Fellow
Ilhan Aydin 3/15/16 – 1/14/17 Research Fellow
Nickolas De Oliveira 3/29/16 – 6/30/16 Undergraduate
Berkhan Genç 4/1/16 – 4/30/16 Hon. Associate
Emel Avci 4/1/16 – 4/30/16 Research Fellow
Yiğit Ünlü 5/1/16 – 8/19/16 Medical Student
Derya Karataş 6/1/16 – 6/1/16 Research Fellow
Emel Avcı 6/1/16 – 6/1/16 Research Fellow
Seyma Karaca 6/1/16 – 8/30/16 Medical Student
Yağmur Ersoy 6/1/16 – 8/30/16 Medical Student
Ali Osman Saylak 6/1/16 – 8/31/16 Medical Student
Ismail Gulsen 6/1/16 – 6/1/17 Research Fellow
Halil Olgun Peker 6/1/16 – 12/1/16 Research Fellow
Onur Erk Taparlı 6/9/16 – 7/9/16 Medical Student
Mahmut Salih Genc 6/12/16 – 8/20/16 Medical Student
Berham Genc 6/12/16 – 8/20/16 Medical Student
Cagin Uryol 6/15/16 – 7/15/16 Medical Student
Çağın Hüryol 6/15/16 – 7/15/16 Medical Student
Sepideh Chagharvand 6/30/16 – 7/1/17 Research Fellow
Alperen Sirin 7/1/16 – 8/15/17 Medical Student
Ozde Bilici 7/4/16 – 7/29/16 Medical Student
Cisel Akpinar 7/16/16 – 7/21/18 Medical Student
Cem Dinc 8/1/16 – 7/31/17 Research Fellow
Balkan Sahin 8/15/16 – 2/14/17 Research Fellow
Omer Ozdemir 9/1/16 – 10/31/16 Research Fellow
Sahin Hanalioglu 9/1/16 – 11/30/16 Research Fellow
Sima Sayyahmelli 9/1/16 – 9/1/17 Research Fellow
Pinar Ocak 10/1/16 – 9/30/17 Research Fellow
Gokhan Cavus 11/1/16 – 11/30/17 Research Fellow
Omer Selcuk 1/1/17 – 5/13/18 Research Fellow
Abby Sursch 1/5/17 – 6/30/17 Medical Student
Brzeczkowsk, Andrea 1/17/17 – 5/12/17 Undergraduate
Ihsan Dogan 1/23/17 – 1/22/18 Research Fellow
Tyler Jackson 3/2/17 – 9/30/17 Medical Student
Ahmed AlBayar 3/15/17 – 9/14/17 Medical Student
Burak Ozdemir 3/15/17 – 9/14/17 Research Fellow
Aygun Asgarli 3/27/17 – 7/1/17 Medical Student
Isidro Miches 4/11/17 – 5/11/17 Medical Student
Burak Ozdemir 4/15/17 – 4/15/17 Research Fellow
Megan Nedden 6/1/17 – 8/31/17 Medical Student
Dila Zafer 6/1/17 – 12/31/17 Research Fellow
Onur Taparli 6/19/17 – 7/21/17 Medical Student
Cansu KIZILTAŞ 6/26/17 – 8/26/17 Medical Student
Durdane Yagmur Ersoy 7/1/17 – 7/31/17 Medical Student
Kylee Karzen 7/1/17 – 12/31/17 Medical Student
Burcak Soylemez 7/1/17 – 12/31/17 Research Fellow
Igatius Esene 7/15/17 – 6/15/18 Research Fellow
Ela Bicki 7/19/17 – 7/28/17 Medical Student
Tyler Jacobson 7/31/17 – 1/31/18 Medical Student
Sirin, Alperen 8/1/17 – 12/31/17 Medical Student
Sara Homig 8/31/17 – 12/15/17 Undergraduate
Luis Requea-Requena 9/7/17 – 3/7/18 Research Fellow
Ona Lapteva 12/1/17 – 1/31/18 Research Fellow
Jelena Scherbak 12/1/17 – 1/31/18 Research Fellow
Eric Jennings Simoes 2/1/18 – 6/1/18 Research Fellow
Carla Nankervis 3/2/18 – 6/30/18 Medical Student
Adi Ahmetspahic 4/15/18 – 5/14/18 Research Fellow
Mehmet Can Ezgu 6/15/18 – 7/26/18 Research Fellow
Tolga Sangoz 6/25/18 – 7/27/18 Medical Student
Elif Ezgi Cemberlitas 6/25/18 – 8/17/18 Medical Student
Buse Duru Dikmen 7/2/18 – 8/31/18 Medical Student
Dilara Asar 7/15/18 – 8/15/18 Medical Student
Nurhayat Karakaya 7/30/18 – 8/19/18 Medical Student
Cafer Ikbal Gulsever 8/1/18 – 8/31/18 Medical Student
Ulas Cikla 6/15/12 – 4/22/19 Scientist, Lab Manager