ESMINT is pleased to congratulate Francesco Diana, MD, and Richard Bruen, MD, recipients of the 2026 Best European Publication Award in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS), the official journal of ESMINT.
Now in its eighth consecutive year, the award recognizes outstanding European contributions published in JNIS and highlights the important contribution of the European neurointerventional community to advancing the field.
Following a rigorous review of eligible European publications from the previous 12 months, two publications were selected for the 2026 award. The selection was coordinated on behalf of ESMINT by Mohamed Aggour in collaboration with Michael Chen, Editor-in-Chief of JNIS.
Francesco Diana
Francesco Diana was recognized for his publication:
“Rosuvastatin for Intracranial Aneurysms Treated with Flow Diverter: Preclinical Study in Rabbits”
The preclinical study investigates the use of rosuvastatin in intracranial aneurysms treated with flow diversion, exploring its potential role in this treatment setting.
Award-winning publication:
- Title: Rosuvastatin for Intracranial Aneurysms Treated with Flow Diverter: Preclinical Study in Rabbits
- Manuscript ID: jnis-2025-024237.R1
- Submitting Author: Francesco Diana, MD
- Institution: Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Spain
Richard Bruen
Richard Bruen was recognized for his publication:
“Mechanisms, Predictors, and Clinical Impact of Failed Recanalization: A Large Cohort Analysis”
The study examines the mechanisms and predictors of failed recanalization and its clinical impact, addressing an important challenge in endovascular stroke treatment.
Award-winning publication:
- Title: Mechanisms, Predictors, and Clinical Impact of Failed Recanalization: A Large Cohort Analysis
- Manuscript ID: jnis-2026-024990.R1
- Submitting Author: Richard Bruen, MD
- Institution: Beaumont Hospital, Ireland
Award Presentation at ESMINT Congress 2026
The Best European Publication in JNIS Prize was presented during Awards Session II at the 18th ESMINT Congress in Marseille on 3 September 2026.
The session was chaired by Michael Chen, Editor-in-Chief of JNIS, and Mohamed Aggour, who jointly presented the award.
Francesco Diana presented his award-winning work on rosuvastatin and flow diversion during the session. Richard Bruen was unable to attend the Congress and was represented by his co-author Victor Schulze-Zachau, who presented their research on failed recanalization and accepted the award on his behalf.
The award reflects the close collaboration between ESMINT and JNIS in promoting and recognizing high-quality European research in neurointervention.
ESMINT warmly congratulates Francesco Diana, Richard Bruen and their co-authors on this recognition and thanks Michael Chen and Mohamed Aggour for their contribution to the award and its presentation at ESMINT Congress 2026.
