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Gliomas: Seattle Research Leads to New Hope

Recorded on 6/20/2011

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Gliomas—tumors that start in the brain or spinal cord—can be risky to treat surgically. With their incidence on the rise, developing more effective treatment options is critical.  In this podcast, Drs. Daniel Silbergeld and Maciej Mrugala will discuss the latest research and advances in treatment. Charles Burgess, a glioblastoma patient, will also share his journey.

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Maciej Mrugala, MD, PhD, MP Maciej Mrugala, MD, PhD, MP
Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurological Surgery, Division of Neuro-Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine
Dr. Maciej Mrugala is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurological Surgery in the Division of Neuro-Oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Mrugala treats primary glial brain tumors, primary central nervous system lymphoma, and neurofibromatosis. His research interests are in experimental therapeutics, and complications of treatments in neuro-oncology. Dr. Mrugala earned his medical degree from the... more >

Daniel Silbergeld, M.D. Daniel Silbergeld, M.D.
Professor of Neurological Surgery , Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Dr. Silbergeld is a professor of neurological surgery at UW Medical Center. He specializes in brain tumors located in sensitive areas, with particular focus to gliomas. His other clinical interests include functional brain mapping for language, epilepsy surgery, movement and sensation. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1984, later completing neurosurgery residency at... more >

Charles Burgess Charles Burgess,
Glioblastoma patient
Charles Burgess is a 58-year-old psychiatrist who lives in Homer, Alaska. One day, while on the beach with friends, he experienced language loss and confusion. Thinking it may be a stroke, they took a boat immediately to the local ER. An MRI showed a tiny dot and the radiologist suggested Charles go to Seattle to UW Medicine. Four days later... more >

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