Neuro-Oncology: The Podcast

Podcast Host and Interviewee:
Host – Elham (El) Rahimy, MD
Interviewee: Jonathan Yang, MD PhD
 
Podcast Description:
These two sessions explore leptomeningeal and parenchymal metastases from the view point of radiation oncology. We delve into the clinical approach and integration of recent trials in the decision of radiation regimens/modalities.

In this episode of Author Interviews from the Society for Neuro-Oncology journals, Dr. Jiasen He (UT MD Anderson Cancer Center) speaks with Dr Stephen C. Mack and Dr. Kelsey C. Bertrand from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital about their recently published article in Neuro-Oncology titled 'Nuclear export as a therapeutic vulnerability in ZFTA-RELA ependymoma
Authors: Stephen C. Mack, Kelsey C. Bertrand
Interviewer: Jiasen He

Podcast Host: Ramya Tadipatri
Podcast Interviewee: Na Tosha Gatson
 
Podcast Description: Dr. Ramya Tadipatri interviews Dr. Na Tosha Gatson on the evolving landscape of leptomeningeal disease with a focus on liquid biopsy.

Podcast Host and Interviewee: Shahad Abdulsahib, PhD Graduate, UT Health San Antonio
Podcast Description: Shahad Abdulsahib discusses a landmark preclinical study evaluating Synthetic Super-Enhancer-based gene therapy for glioblastoma, published in Nature in April 2026, and the rapid translation of these findings into the first-in-human Phase 1/2 ADePT clinical trial with first patient dosing in May 2026.

Podcast Host and Interviewee:  Host (Ashley Aaroe, MD) | Guests (Akanksha Sharma, MD, Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, MBA)
Podcast Description: This episode discusses what it means to practice integrative medicine in a neuro-oncology clinic, joined by guests Akanksha Sharma, MD (Sutter Health) and Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, MBA (Tufts) - two neuro-oncologists whose work sits at the intersection of tumor-directed therapy, supportive care, and quality of life.  We discuss where integrative approaches fit alongside standard treatment, what the evidence does or does not support, and best practices for counseling patients and family members about complementary or alternative approaches.
Links:
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medicine/herbs
https://toolkit.awcim.arizona.edu/cancertoolkit/index.html