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New Efforts to Advance Brain Cancer Research

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Learn about the new approaches researchers from the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are testing in brain cancer clinical trials. Dr. Daniel Silbergeld, a neurosurgeon, details an ongoing trial of a drug used during surgery to support tumor removal accuracy. Dr. Maciej Mrugala, a neuro oncologist, reviews several clinical trial efforts to eradicate tumor cells with higher safety.

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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 >

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 >

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