Translational Research Unit (TRU)
Neuro-Oncology
The MUSC Brain & Spine Tumor Program at the Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center is committed to state of the art care for patients with tumors of the nervous system. The efforts of a highly dedicated professional team are focused on providing the most effective therapies available while also striving to develop new therapies within a highly active laboratory and clinical research program. These efforts are backed by facilities with the latest technology in neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroimaging, radiation oncology and bench research.
The MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Brain & Spine Tumor Program strives to serve the brain tumor population in South Carolina and neighboring states. The participation in neuro-oncology multi-center and group trials brings the latest in neuro-oncology care to the region.
For more information on MUSC Neuro-Oncology, visit the MUSC Brain & Spine Tumor Program website. Click here if you are interested in reading their latest newsletter.
Neuro-oncology Clinical Trial Priority Diagrams (.pdf)
Study Coordinator: Michele DeCandio, RN - 843-792-9016
PI Information:
Bruce Frankel, M.D. |
Title: Associate Professor Interest/Specialty: Advanced Degree: M.D. awarded by SUNY Upstate Medical University, 1994 Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University Fellowship: SUNY Upstate Medical University Specialties: Neurosurgery Board Certified: Neurological Surgery Language(s): English |
Pierre Giglio, M.D. |
Title: Associate Professor Interest/Specialty: Advanced Degree: M.D. awarded by University of Malta Medical School, 1993 Residency: State University of New York at Buffalo Fellowship: Specialties: Neurology Language(s): English |
Arabinda Das, Ph.D. |
Title: Research Assistant Professor Interest/Specialty: The development of new drugs for cancer treatment and the translation of these findings into clinical trials. Studying glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and other brain tumors epigenetic & immunomodulatory activities, novel treatment options, and translational radiation therapy studies. Education: Ph.D., 1999, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India |
Neuro-Oncology Clinical Trials:
View a list of available neuro-oncology clinical trials.
Other Resources:
American Brain Tumor Association
National Brain Tumor Society
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North Charleston, SC 29406
Ph: 843-740-1592
Fax: 843-740-6113