For Professionals: Fellowships, Training & Research

About NOB
The Neuro-Oncology Branch is a trans-institute program of the National Cancer Institute and National Institute of Neurologic Dieseases and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health. The aim of this branch is to develop an intergrated clinical, translational and basic research program for the purpose of developing novel experimental therapeutics for children and adults with tumors of the central nervous system.

Laboratory Research
The overall goal of the Neuro-Oncology Laboratory is to develop novel therapeutic strategies for the treatment of gliomas through an understanding, exploitation, and eventual clinical translation of the principles underlying the molecular and genetic pathogenesis of these tumors.

Clinical Trials
The Neuro-Oncology Branch emphasizes "state of the art" treatment of clinical protocols for patients with brain and spinal cord tumors.

Patient Referrals
Children, teenagers and adults with newly diagnosed or recurrent primary or metastatic tumors of the central nervous system are potential candidates for referral to the Neuro-Oncology Branch of the National Institutes of Health.

Fellowship Opportunities
The goal of this training program is to prepare neurosurgeons, radiation therapists, medical and pediatric oncologists, and neurologists for academic careers in neuro-oncology.

Education & Resources