James W. Holsapple

James W. Holsapple is an Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and Pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He holds an MD from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and a BA from Drake University.

His research focuses on neurosurgical techniques, brain tumor management, and primate visual-motor processing. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and serves on the faculties of BMC/BUSM since 2009.

Key clinical interests include pediatric neurosurgery, vascular surgery, and intracranial tumor treatment. He has led NIH-funded grants, including a 2023 initiative enhancing neuroscience education diversity and a 2015 project on noninvasive intracranial pressure monitoring.

Recent publications address surgical innovations like conical drill bits for ventricular drain placement and open cranium models for cerebrovascular dynamics. His work bridges clinical practice with translational research in neurocritical care and biomedical engineering.