Brain Tumor Center
Brain Tumor Center Interactions
The Brain Tumor Center (BTC) developed as part of a conscious plan to integrate the clinical and laboratory research related to brain and spine tumors. Over 70 members from 15 departments actively collaborate in laboratory, translational, and clinical studies. The membership of the center is committed to training young clinicians and investigators across the various disciplines comprising the center. The BTC forms the structural basis for interaction among the member scientists, clinicians and trainees to support the seamless integration of clinical and research activities.
- Brain Cancer SPORE plus 42 other federal grants totaling $11.6 million
- $7.3 million from 41 drug development/ testing contracts
- $1.6 million from 16 competitive foundation grants
Neuro-Oncology
Physician Scientists
- Clinical: 6
- Clinical+Laboratory: 6
Laboratory Scientists: 9
Neurosurgery
Physician Scientists
- Clinical: 7
- Clinical+Laboratory: 3
Laboratory Scientists: 6
Pediatrics
Physician Scientists
- Clinical: 2
- Clinical+Laboratory: 1
Laboratory Scientists: 1
Pathology
Physician Scientists
- Clinical: 2
- Clinical+Laboratory: 2
Laboratory Scientists: 1
Radiation Oncology
Physician Scientists
- Clinical: 3
- Clinical+Laboratory: 1
Laboratory Scientists: 1
Diagnostic Imaging
Physician Scientists
- Clinical: 2
- Clinical+Laboratory: 3
Laboratory Scientists: 3
Neuropsychology
Physician Scientists
- Clinical: 3
Pediatric Neuropsychology
Physician Scientists
- Clinical: 1
Epidemiology/Statistics
Laboratory Scientists: 3
Basic Science Research Departments
Laboratory Scientists: 5