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Dr Charles Rosen
Neurosurgeon at Illinois Neurological Institute and Co-Developer of Tricerapro
Dr. Charles Rosen is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon currently practicing at the Illinois Neurological Institute in Bloomington, IL.12 His expertise is focused on cranial base and neurovascular surgery, as well as complex intradural tumors of the third ventricle, posterior fossa, and spinal cord.12
Education and Career
Dr. Rosen has an extensive educational background, including:
- AB in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis
- MS and PhD in Cell Biology and Anatomy from New York University
- MD from New York University
- Neurosurgery Residency at The George Washington University2
His career highlights include:
- Department Chair of Neurological Surgery at West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine from 2012 to 2017
- Various positions at WVU Department of Neurosurgery, including vice chair, director of research, and director of cranial base surgery
- Professor of Neurosurgery and Program Director for Residency in Neurological Surgery at WVU12
Research and Publications
Dr. Rosen has made significant contributions to neurosurgical research:
- Author of over 100 published articles and 11 book chapters
- Maintained a funded laboratory studying the impact of aging on cerebral ischemia
- Developed a model of blast injury for traumatic brain injury research1
Innovation and Industry Collaboration
Dr. Rosen has been involved in various innovative projects:
- Co-inventor of Tricerapro, a brain supplement patented as a neuroprotectant for stroke
- Consulted for companies like Medtronic, Synthes, and BrainLab
- Led a team that standardized DICOM imaging distribution, improving collaboration among physicians worldwide12
Dr. Rosen is board-certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.3 He is known for his patient-centered approach, striving to treat patients with compassion, empathy, and the highest quality of care.3
