Neuro-Oncology
Under the direction of Paul Graham Fisher, MD, MHS, The Beirne Family Professor of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, along with Sonia Partap, MD, MS, Cynthia Campen, MD, MS, Michelle Monje, MD, PhD, and Yoon Jae-Cho, MD, our Pediatric Neuro-Oncology program evaluates 50 new cases of brain and spine tumors annually plus follows a cohort of over 500 children already diagnosed with central nervous system tumors. These children are cared for by a comprehensive team of pediatric neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, neuropathologists, neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists, pediatric radiation oncologists, and palliative care specialists as well as an extensive school re-entry program and psychosocial support program. At our weekly Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Tumor Board we review the diagnoses and comprehensive treatment plans of all these patients as well as referral consults and cases from across the country.
In addition to COG clinical trials we participate in multi-institutional trials as one of the research sites in the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium. We also conduct trials through the Collaborative Ependymoma Research Network, limited academic institution groups, and several pharmaceutical companies testing novel therapeutics. Dr. Partap oversees the portfolio of trials.
We have a well-established, continually funded fellowship in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology open to both oncologists and neurologists. This one year fellowship provides a dedicated curriculum in neuropathology, neuroradiology and advance imaging, general pediatric oncology and pediatric neurology, in addition to our Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program. Our Center for Children’s Brain Tumors, under the direction of Dr. Fisher, Dr. Michael S.B. Edwards, and Dr. Matthew Scott, provides the bridge of translational research between Stanford scientists and Packard clinicians, and research opportunities for fellows interested in the neurosciences and cancer biology of brain tumors. Dr. Monje runs a laboratory with focus on stem cell biology in childhood brain tumors, and Dr. Cho’s lab examines pediatric brain tumor genomics. Dr. Fisher’s work in epidemiology explores etiology of brain tumor and other childhood cancers.
For more information about applying for our Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship, email Paul Fisher [pfisher]
