Congratulations to Frank Attenello M.D., M.S., Sloan Family Endowed Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, who received the Robert E. And May R. Wright Foundation Transformative Grant. The Wright Foundation Supports projects that generate preliminary data in support of innovative

We are excited to share with you the Summer 2024 Newsletter of the USC Brain Tumor Center. In this issue, we're thrilled to introduce Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol, Professor of Neurological Surgery. We also have some exciting research updates and highlights of our community outreach,

This grant, awarded by the Baxter Foundation, seeks to uncover how therapy-induced DNA damage triggers processes that enable glioblastoma tumors to evade treatment, with the goal of finding ways to stop this from happening. Dr. Modrek and his lab team are grateful for this

The American Brain Tumor Association National Conference is less than three weeks away! The USC Brain Tumor Center is a Proud Sponsor of the American Brain Tumor Association National Conference, which is the only advocacy-led educational meeting designed specifically for patients, survivors and caregivers that brings together

Research in 60 Seconds: simulation training & neurosurgery The future of surgical education → simulations and algorithms. Neurosurgeon Gabriel Zada, MD, MS shares how new technology is being added to the way surgeons are trained, positively affecting outcomes for patients.

Check out USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center most recent newsletter that includes a USC Brain Tumor Center (uscbtc) highlight and the amazing news happening at Norris.

Remembering Senator John McCain who passed away in 2018 from #Glioblastoma. Glioblastoma (GBM), is a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor. #GBM is the most common, complex, treatment-resistant, and deadliest type of #brain #cancer. It is estimated that more than 10,000

We're excited to announce the Appointment of William J. Mack, MD, MBA Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, effective September 1, 2024. We look forward to his innovative #leadership, vision and impact. #Neurosurgery

The USC Brain Tumor Center is a proud sponsor of the American Brain Tumor Association BT5K (Los Angeles). Join the American Brain Tumor Association in celebrating survivors, honoring the memories of loved ones and gathering to walk or run with purpose. Join us on Saturday, October 26th 2024 at 8:00 am

Excited to Share our Keck Medicine of USC Neurosurgery August 2024 Newsletter! Link below to read in full. bit.ly/3yYJ3jZ #neurosurgery

Best cover ever!

#LaborDay2024

📅 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Our Pediatric Caregiver Resources Center can help with information and support. 👉 ow.ly/BxPy50TeiSy #BrainTumorAwareness #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

The Directors of the Deep Brain Stimulation Center, invite you to attend Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation-Clinical Applications and Emerging Research Symposium keckusc.cloud-cme.com/course/courseo… #deepbrainstimulation #neurosurgery #neurology #dbs

See you in Chicago!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) — this month we honor children, survivors and their families and caregivers, who are affected by pediatric cancer. Did you know that: •Approximately 3,427 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with a primary brain tumor every

Registration is now open for the 25th Annual Brain Tumor Update and 14th Annual Symposium on Brain Metastases and Spine Tumors hosted by @clevelandclinic and @keckschoolusc Register today: keckusc.cloud-cme.com/course/courseo… #brain #braintumor #braincancer #brainmetastases

Hello from the American Brain Tumor Association National Conference! Come visit the USC Brain Tumor Center booth to learn about our center and find out what we are doing to drive medical breakthroughs that will transform brain tumor treatments and outcomes. Meet Nancy, our USC BTC Nurse Navigator,

Childhood central nervous system (CNS) cancers, especially #medulloblastoma (MB), are a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children. Dr. Josh Neman's (Scientific Director of the USC BTC) lab focuses on understanding how MB recurs and spreads, specifically through

Our patient caregiver support group meets every second Thursday of the month. In our support group people can share their personal experiences, ways of coping and helpful resources and build a support network. No matter where you are in the brain tumor journey we are here for