University of Florida College of Medicine Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery is excited to join the 2024 Society of Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas!
Connect with the University of Florida at SNO throughout the week by visiting our booth (#212) in the Exhibit Hall to learn about our comprehensive neurosurgery programs, research, educational and job opportunities.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Friday, November 22 2024 | 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Abstract Session – Basic Science 1
- Decoding metabolic interactions in glioblastoma tumor microenvironment through comprehensive spatial transcriptomic and proteomic analysis, Avirup Chakraborty; Srabasti Sengupta, Changling Yang
Friday, November 22 2024 | 7:15 am – 8:45 am
Abstract Session – Clinical Trials – Immunotherapy
- Damage response from systemic RNA vaccination restores humoral immunity in glioblastoma, Anna Devries; Ashley Ghiaseddin, MD; Christina von Roemeling, PhD
Friday, November 22 2024 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Poster & Networking Session, Location: Hall B3
- Quality Improvement Project (QIPR) for Implementation of Psychosocial Assessments for Oncology Clinical Care, Anjelica Body
- Overexpressing CAR T-cell Glucose Transporter to Enhance Anti-Tumor Activity in Glioblastoma, Avrip Chakrabroty, PhD; Haipeng Tao, MD, PhD
- Redirecting stromal cells to ignite anti-tumor immunity against glioblastoma, Ann DeVries
- Breaking the Barrier: Adoptive Cellular Therapy Halts Glioma Immunosuppression by Targeting Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cell Migration and Cell Cycle Mechanisms, John Figg,MD, PhD
- Gene modification of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells for improvement of immunotherapies for malignant gliomas, John Figg, MD, PhD
- First-in-Human Phase I Clinical Trial Using 8R-70CAR T Cells for Newly Diagnosed Adult Glioblastoma, Ashley Ghiaseddin, MD; Haipeng Tao, MD, PhD
- In-situ vaccination of biopsy-only GBM tumors by Tumor Treating Fields plus anti-PD-1 immunotherapy results in robust antigen-specific T cell selection and expansion, high response rate, and significantly extended survival, Ashley Ghiaseddin, MD
- Breaking the Barrier: Adoptive Cellular Therapy Halts Glioma Immunosuppression by Targeting Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cell Migration and Cell Cycle Mechanisms, Dan Jin, PhD; Caitlin Love
- Dendritic Cell Dysfunction Restricts Tumor Antigen Spreading in Adoptive Cellular Transfer Therapy-Escaped Gliomas: Implications for Tumor Immune Evasion, Dan Jin, PhD
- Gene modification of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells for improvement of immunotherapies for malignant gliomas, Dan Jin, PhD
- LITT results in robust T cell infiltration within the tumor microenvironment in a brain metastasis murine model, Ravi Kumar
- Developmental antigens can target embryonal pediatric brain cancers in adoptive cellular therapy, Catiland Love
- Overexpressing CAR T-cell Glucose Transporter to Enhance Anti-Tumor Activity in Glioblastoma, Srabasti Sengupta, PhD
- Adeno-associated virus targeting of the tumor microenvironment to improve lymphocyte recruitment in glioblastoma, Christina von Roemeling PhD, Changling Yang, MD
- Redirecting stromal cells to ignite anti-tumor immunity against glioblastoma, Anna DeVries; Christina von Roemeling, PhD
- High level of mutational load and diversity of tumor infiltrating T lymphocytes are favorable prognostic markers for cancer survival in children with recurrent medulloblastoma during adoptive cellular therapy, Changlin Yang, MD
- Identifying Candidate Antigen Targets for Pediatric Brain Tumor Immunotherapies Through Comprehensive Immunogenomic Analysis, Changlin Yang, MD
LISTEN TO RECENT PODCASTS FROM OUR NEUROSURGERY EXPERTS
The official physician podcast program of UF Health, UF Health MedEd Cast provides engaging insight on today’s trending health care topics. Learn about clinical issues and research advances from experts at UF Health Shands Hospital, the centerpiece of one of the nation’s top academic health centers. Produced by UF physicians who practice at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, new episodes are regularly added
The Role of Laser Ablation in the Treatments of Brain Tumors
Maryam Rahman, MD, MS
mRNA Cancer Vaccines
Elias Sayour, MD, PhD
Treatment Strategies for Malignant Gliomas
Ashley Ghiaseddin, MD
Pediatric Brain Tumors
Elias Sayour, MD, PhD
Clinical Indications for Treatment of Brain Tumors
Maryam Rahman, MD, MS
UF Department of Neurosurgery Ranks No. 2 in NIH Funding
• Brian Hoh, MD, MBA, FACS, FAHA
• Michael Jaffee, MD, FAAN, FANA
OUTSTANDING NEUROSURGERY NEWS & RESEARCH
UF Health Neurosurgeons Appointed to Leadership Positions of National Medical Associations
As accomplished faculty in their field, UF Health neurosurgeons are actively serving in national leadership roles within prominent medical associations.
UF Health Findings Show New mRNA Cancer Vaccine Triggers Fierce Immune Response to Fight Malignant Brain Tumor
In a first-ever human clinical trial of four adult patients, an mRNA cancer vaccine developed by UF Health physicians and researchers quickly reprogrammed the immune system to attack glioblastoma, the most aggressive and lethal brain tumor.
University of Florida Department of Neurosurgery Ranked No. 2, Department of Neurology Ranked No. 3 in NIH Funding Among U.S. Universities
UF’s department of neurosurgery ranked No. 2 among all U.S. universities, with $20.9 million in NIH funding according to 2023 Blue Ridge rankings. UF Health neurosurgery also boasts two top 5 NIH-funded principal investigators.
UF Researchers to Test Novel Treatments for Medulloblastoma
UF Researchers to Test Novel Treatments for Medulloblastoma
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
We are seeking the best and brightest to join our pediatrics team of faculty, healthcare providers, researchers and administration staff! Click the links below to view open positions.
- Clinical Coder II
- Chief & AST/ASO/FULL PROFESSOR
- Co-program Director, AST/ASO/FULL PROF
- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor-Brain Tumor Research
- Neuro-Oncology ARPN & Assistant Director of Neuro-Oncology
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Fellowship Programs
The Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Florida are certified in post-graduate education by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Learn about our Fellowship Programs below:
• Neuroendovascular Intervention
• Neuro-Oncology
• Functional and Stereotactic
Residency Program
Residency education at UF is a technically exciting and intellectually challenging seven-year experience. Upon completion of the program, a resident will have a keen sense of accomplishment, will have built many life long friendships. Learn about our Residency program
CONNECT WITH US
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