Consultations with branch providers at the Neuro-Oncology Clinic in Bethesda, Maryland include our neuro-oncology physicians, nurse practitioners, research nurses, and social workers. While NIH does not cover expenses for medical services at other facilities, tests and treatments at NIH are free-of-charge after a patient is accepted on clinical study.
Neuro-Oncology Branch Clinical Research Team
Our highly trained physicians develop and conduct a wide range of clinical trials in a quest to develop the medicines of tomorrow.
Neuro-Oncology Branch Clinical Research Team
About
At the NCI Center for Cancer Research's Neuro-Oncology Branch (NOB), we have over 20 years of experience working with patients and their primary oncologists to offer a comprehensive care plan. We also work closely with our colleagues in neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and radiology to provide personalized treatments. Our multidisciplinary approach helps patients and their families deal with the physical and emotional aspects of a primary brain or spine tumor diagnosis. This includes providing resources to help them cope and understand their treatment options.
We provide consultations free-of-charge to patients who are newly diagnosed with a primary brain or spine tumor, those seeking a second opinion on their diagnosis or treatment, or those who have recurrent tumors. Patients can also participate in one of our many clinical studies.
Learn more about patient care at the Neuro-Oncology Clinic by visiting our patient information page. To make an appointment, contact us at NCINOBReferrals@mail.nih.gov or call 1-866-251-9686 or 240-760-6010 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET).
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At the Neuro-Oncology Clinic, we provide consultations free-of-charge for patients who are recently diagnosed with a primary brain or spinal cord tumor, those seeking a second opinion on their diagnosis or treatment, or those who have recurrent tumors.
1-866-251-9686
Clinical Trials
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Network Teams
Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative (BTTC) Team
Contact our BTTC team at NCI_BTTC@mail.nih.gov or call 240-760-6060.
- Jennifer Reyes, Protocol Coordinator
- Claudia Chambers, Protocol Coordinator
- Ying Yuan, Statistician
NCI-CONNECT (Comprehensive Oncology Network Evaluating Rare CNS Tumors) Team
Contact our NCI-CONNECT team at NCICONNECT@mail.nih.gov or call 240-760-6530.
- Marta Penas-Prado, Senior Clinician
- Byram Ozer, Assistant Research Physician
- Nicole Lollo, Nurse Practitioner
- Kathleen Wall, Research Nurse
- Kristen Oshin, Patient Care Coordinator
- Brittany Cordeiro, Project Manager
- Raleigh McElvery, Scientific Communications Editor
Administrative Team
Contact our administrative team at ncineurooncology@mail.nih.gov.
- Lilian Yang, Senior Branch Administrator
- Sherita Morris, Executive Assistant
- Courtney Moore, Clinical Program Assistant
- Ore Ogundimu, Clinical Program Assistant