MGHNeuroOncology @MGHNeuroOnc
Stephen E. and Catherine Pappas Center for Neuro-Oncology | Massachusetts General Hospital massgeneral.org/cancer/service… Boston, MA Joined February 2019-
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In a new @NEJM study, researchers from @MGHCancerCenter and colleagues found that an approved drug may be repurposed to treat #tumors resulting from NF2-related schwannomatosis. Read more: massgeneral.org/news/press-rel… #cancer #cancerResearch
Brigatinib is a treatment option for progressive tumors in NF2-related schwannomatosis. Results from this innovative multi-center, adaptive, platform/basket trial, led by Pappas Center director Dr. Scott Plotkin, are out now in @NEJM.
Brigatinib is a treatment option for progressive tumors in NF2-related schwannomatosis. Results from this innovative multi-center, adaptive, platform/basket trial, led by Pappas Center director Dr. Scott Plotkin, are out now in @NEJM.
The recording of our webinar on Avastin Treatment for NF2 with experts Dr. Scott Plotkin and Dr. Gareth Evans is now available on our website! Watch now to learn about Avastin treatment, ongoing trials, progesterone updates, and more. Check it out here: buff.ly/3yqfsj1
Our prospective study now in @BloodJournal! CSF genotyping to facilitate diagnosis of #braintumors. This cell free MYD88 L265P assay in CSF w 2d turnaround now available @MGHPathology. @MGHNeuroSci @MGHCancerCenter @MGHNeuroOnc @MGHNeurosurg #liquidbiopsy ashpublications.org/blood/article/…
Calling all #Neurofibromatosis and #Schwannomatosis families in the Boston area! Register for our annual symposium on Saturday, April 6th! @NFincNE @ChildrensTumor @MGHNeuroOnc @BostonChildrens eventbrite.com/e/neurofibroma…
Clinical trial results from show "dramatic & rapid" regression of glioblastoma after next generation CAR T therapy at the Mass General Cancer Center with @MarcelaMaus, MD, director of the Cellular Immunotherapy Program. Learn more: spklr.io/6017Wf5Z @NEJM
Congrats to Dr. Bryan Choi, Dr. Elizabeth Gerstner, and the rest of the team on their recent publication in @NEJM! massgeneral.org/news/press-rel… @MGHNeurosurg @braintumor @MGHCancerCenter @MGH_RI
Great work from Anthony @anthonyzwang and colleagues on this study! @allegra_petti @MGHNeurosurg @MGHNeuroOnc @MGHCancerCenter @Harvard_Imm @WashUNeurosurg @WUSTLlImmuno
Great work from Anthony @anthonyzwang and colleagues on this study! @allegra_petti @MGHNeurosurg @MGHNeuroOnc @MGHCancerCenter @Harvard_Imm @WashUNeurosurg @WUSTLlImmuno
.@vlmerker is a researcher striving to improve care for patients battling rare diseases like #neurofibromatosis type 1 and schwannomatosis. Learn more about her work 🧠. #RareDiseases #PatientCare mgriblog.org/2024/02/29/rar…
The website for our @MGHNeuroOnc-based NF research group is live! Check out our team, see a sample of our projects and publications, watch our recent educational talks and join the list to be invited to future #neurofibromatosis & #schwannomatosis events. massgeneral.org/neurology/rese…
Join us October 27th at the JBL Symposium to learn from leaders in neuroscience and radiation oncology including: Helen Shih from @MGHCancerCenter @HerveyJumper from @UCSFHospitals Scott Floyd from @DukeRadOnc @KristinRedmond2 from @HopkinsMedicine Info: hsph.harvard.edu/jbl-center/jbl…
Register for the annual Miles for Mary 5k Run and Walk on Saturday, October 14th, to support brain tumor research at MGH! milesformary.com
Truly an honor to present this work at @CNS_Update on behalf of the highly collaborative effort spanning a decade. Changing standard of care in tumor diagnostics through teamwork. @MGHNeuroSci @MGHPathology @MGHNeuroOnc @BobCarterMD @BrianNahed
Truly an honor to present this work at @CNS_Update on behalf of the highly collaborative effort spanning a decade. Changing standard of care in tumor diagnostics through teamwork. @MGHNeuroSci @MGHPathology @MGHNeuroOnc @BobCarterMD @BrianNahed
About a year ago and more relevant than ever!
BRAF–MEK Inhibition in Newly Diagnosed Papillary Craniopharyngiomas | NEJM nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…
Exciting work by Dr. Deborah Forst and colleagues on psychological intervention for caregivers of patients with primary malignant brain tumors: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/9/e…
Congrats to Dr. Jessica Lin and brain tumor team Dr. Nancy Wang, Dr. Helen Shih, and NP Peggy Leland for receiving the IASLC Cancer Care Team Award!
Congrats to Dr. Jessica Lin and brain tumor team Dr. Nancy Wang, Dr. Helen Shih, and NP Peggy Leland for receiving the IASLC Cancer Care Team Award!
Celebrating a new academic year together and our four faculty members who were promoted @harvardmed this summer. Congratulations to our new Associate Professors, Justin Jordan and Michael Parsons, and Assistant Professors, Albert Kim and Vanessa Merker!
Neurotoxicity and management of primary and secondary CNS lymphoma after adoptive immunotherapy with CD19-directed CAR T-cells academic.oup.com/neuro-oncology…
Congratulations to Dr. Vanessa Merker @vlmerker for winning the inaugural @REiNScollab Award for Outstanding Service. This international group, co-founded by Pappas Center director Dr. Scott Plotkin, works to improve neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis clinical trial design.
Congratulations to Dr. Vanessa Merker @vlmerker for winning the inaugural @REiNScollab Award for Outstanding Service. This international group, co-founded by Pappas Center director Dr. Scott Plotkin, works to improve neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis clinical trial design.

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