Held at the Richard Doll Building on the Old Road Campus, the event brought together colleagues and friends from across the UK and around the world - including attendees from as far as Australia - to celebrate Professor Aziz’s remarkable life and enduring impact.
The symposium provided a meaningful opportunity for reflection and remembrance, recognising Professor Aziz’s pioneering contributions to neurosurgery and neuroscience. His research involved ground-breaking and seminal work on the Subthalamic Nucleus in Parkinson’s disease and undoubtedly was crucial in the subsequent rise of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders Internationally. He was world-renowned for his work which included not just pioneering clinical treatments such as DBS for chronic pain, but also neuroscience, especially neurophysiology and the application of neuroimaging to DBS.
The day's programme began with a welcome address by Professor Alex Green, who chaired the event. Speakers reflected on Professor Aziz’s lasting influence—not only through his own research and clinical innovations but also through the many current developments inspired by his work and mentorship.
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The symposium was a fitting tribute to a visionary scientist, compassionate clinician, and inspiring leader whose contributions continue to shape the field of functional neurosurgery.
Professor Green said: ‘The fact that eminent scientists and clinicians came from all over the world including Australia and the USA is testament to Tipu Aziz's influence both scientifically and on a personal level. The enduring message from the symposium was that he had a profound influence on the lives and careers of many who have gone on to set up their own units around the world. He was a tour de force in functional neurosurgery and his legacy will live on for many generations.’
The department extends heartfelt thanks to the organisers: Professor Alex Green, Tarryn Ching, Mr Martin Gillies, and Professor James FitzGerald.