Neuro-Oncology: The Podcast will keep you up to date about the latest advances in the field as we present conversations with the authors of selected papers from Neuro-Oncology and its sister journals, Neuro-Oncology Practice and Neuro-Oncology Advances.
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.
8/7/26 • 31:40
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
8/3/26 • 18:54
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.
7/31/26 • 19:06
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.
7/27/26 • 03:19
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
7/24/26 • 30:59
Podcast Host and Interviewee: Host: Jayden Ha Interviewee: Dr. Justin Lathia In This Episode Jayden Ha interviews Dr. Justin Lathia, focusing on neuro-oncology research development, future innovations and general career advice.
7/10/26 • 17:33
· Podcast Host and Interviewee: o Host: Franziska Ippen o Interviewee: Daniel Brat Podcast Description: Dr. Franziska Ippen interviews Dr. Daniel Brat on his recent Neuro-oncology article entitled "cIMPACT-NOW update 12: Refining Pathology-based Risk Stratification and Grading for IDH-mutant Gliomas".
7/6/26 • 28:12
Host: Evan Noch; Interviewees: Jasia Mahdi, Jacob Young, Alireza Mansouri Evan Noch interviews the Co-chairs of SNO's Young Investigator Committee about their advice on career journeys for early-career trainees
6/26/26 • 29:22
Host: Akanksha Sharma, MD Interviewee: Shannon Thomas, RN, MSN Podcast Description: Dr Sharma has a candid, reflective conversation with Shannon Thomas, CEO of Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, CA, and the wife of Dr. Ronnie Mimran – a beloved physician and highly skilled neurosurgeon known for his patient care and bedside manner. Dr Mimran is living with glioblastoma; he was diagnosed almost 3 years ago. We discuss her perspective as not only a caregiver but a nurse and healthcare executive, and what they have learned on this journey.
6/19/26 • 39:07
Podcast Host and Interviewee: Host: John Fortunato Interviewee: Sofia Rael, Ugur Sener Podcast Description: Dr. John Fortunato interviews Dr. Sofia Rael and Dr. Ugur Sener on their recent manuscript, titled "Ivosidenib in predominantly recurrent IDH1-mutant glioma: A single institution experience."
6/15/26 • 16:12
· Podcast Host and Interviewee: Host: Maya GrahamInterviewee: Santiago Cepeda Description Dr. Maya Graham interviews Dr. Santiago Cepeda on his recent Neuro-oncology article entitled "Prospective biopsy-controlled validation of an AI model for predicting glioblastoma infiltration: Results from the SupraGlio trial."
6/1/26 • 29:19
Host/Interviewee: ç, PhD Candidate, UT Health San Antonio Description: Shahad Abdulsahib discusses the GT-20 phase 1 clinical trial evaluating GNOS-PV01, a personalized multivalent neoantigen DNA vaccine administered following surgical resection and radiation in patients with MGMT unmethylated glioblastoma, with findings published in Nature Cancer on May 12th, 2026.
5/30/26 • 03:19
Podcast Host and Interviewee: Dr. Haseeb Mehmood Qadri interviews Prof. Dr. Ghazaleh Tabatabai Dr. Haseeb Mehmood Qadri interviews Prof. Dr. Ghazaleh Tabatabai from the Department of Neurology and Interdisciplinary Neuro-Oncology, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, University Hospital Tübingen, Germany on their manuscript, entitled Clinical outcome of biomarker-guided therapies in adult neuro-oncology patients: An update from the Tübingen molecular tumor board cohort
5/25/26 • 16:23
Podcast Host and Interviewee: Rachna Malani, Sarah Menacho, Ben Shofty Rachna Malani interviews Drs. Menacho and Shofty, two Neurosurgeons who share their experiences in interfacing with Neurosurgery as well as their experiences as Neurosurgeons.
5/18/26 • 34:26
Podcast Host and Interviewee: Venina Kalistratova (host), Nick Gonzalez Castro and Raj Mukherjee (Interviewees) Podcast Description: The Co-chairs of the SNO Wellness Committee discuss wellness and ways to reduce burnout.
5/15/26 • 24:37
Host/Interviewee: Shahad Abdulsahib, PhD Graduate, UT Health San Antonio Description: Shahad Abdulsahib discusses the phase 1/2 BT008NA clinical trial evaluating microbubble-enhanced transcranial focused ultrasound combined with temozolomide in patients with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma, with findings published in The Lancet Oncology in December 2025
5/11/26 • 03:56
Podcast Host and Interviewee: Dr. Shreya Louis (host), Dr. Ryan Cecchi (interviewee) Podcast Description: Dr. Shreya Louis interview Dr. Ryan Cecchi on his career in academic neuropathology focusing on the path to neuro-pathology, interesting developments in the field, and advise for trainees interested in neuro-oncology and neuropathology
5/8/26 • 19:35
Podcast Host and Interviewee: Host: Franziska Ippen Interviewee: David Schiff Podcast Description: Dr. Franziska Ippen interviews Dr. David Schiff on his recent manuscript entitled "CATNON Conclusion: Closure on concurrent chemotherapy in IDHmt Grade 3 Astrocytoma"
5/4/26 • 27:33
Podcast Host and Interviewee: Host: Dr. Dave Rogawski Interviewee: Dr. Fabio Iwamoto Dr. Dave Rogawski interviews Dr. Fabio Iwamoto, incoming Neuro-Oncology Division Chief at Stanford, about where we're headed in neuro-oncology.
5/1/26 • 16:48
Podcast Host and Interviewee: Evan Noch, Producer, Neuro-oncology: The Podcast Podcast Description: Evan Noch discusses recent career development outreach from SNO
4/27/26 • 03:11
Podcast Host and Interviewee: Host: Sara Hardy; Interviewee: Caroline Catlin Caroline Catlin is an artist and also a brain tumor survivor. Her writing and photography can be found in The New York Times, Longreads, Huffington Post, Glamour, and elsewhere. She has an MFA in Writing from Pacific University and a forthcoming memoir in progress, represented by Neon Literary. Her TED talk, Why I Photograph the Quiet Moments of Grief and Loss, has been viewed over 1 million times. In this interview, she talks about how her diagnosis changed her life and how her art helped her to cope and thrive.
4/24/26 • 38:06
Podcast Host and Interviewee: Host: John Fortunato Interviewee: Bob Jenkins Podcast Description: Dr. John Fortunato interviews Dr. Bob Jenkins on his recent manuscript, titled "DNA copy number patterns reveal prognostic markers and elucidate mechanisms of evolution in IDH-mutant astrocytoma."
4/20/26 • 35:16
Dr. Dave Rogawski interviews Dr. Mary Jane (MJ) Lim-Fat and Dr. Kee Kiat (Aaron) Yeo on patient care and research for the adolescent and young adult (AYA) population in neuro-oncology.
4/17/26 • 31:43
Shahad Abdulsahib discusses a phase 1 clinical trial of intracerebroventricular bivalent EGFR and IL13Rα2 CAR T cells for recurrent glioblastoma, published in Nature Medicine.
4/13/26 • 02:29
Jayden Hang and Dr. Michael Dohopolski interview Dr. Brooke Braman about her training path as a radiation oncology resident.
4/10/26 • 23:04
In this episode of Author Interviews, Dr. Jiasen He speaks with Dr. Margit K. Mikkelsen and Dr. Daniel C. Moreira from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital about their article, "Global Analysis of Clinical Trials for Children and Adolescents with CNS Tumors," published in Neuro-Oncology Pediatrics.
4/6/26 • 20:41
Shahad Abdulsahib discusses a phase 1 clinical trial of intracerebroventricular B7-H3-targeting CAR T cells for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, published in Nature Medicine in January 2025.
3/23/26 • 02:52
Dr. Sara Hardy interviews Drs. Ashlee Loughan and Sarah Brahn to talk about their groundbreaking work to improve quality of life for patients with brain tumors.
3/20/26 • 42:50
Dr. John Fortunato interviews Dr. Stefania Picariello and Dr. Enrico Opocher on their manuscript, entitled "Visual morbidity, long-term outcome, and prognostic factors in infants and young children with optic pathway low-grade glioma."
3/16/26 • 17:33
Dr. Dave Rogawski interviews Dr. Akanksha Sharma on how we can optimize the meaningful, longitudinal relationships that drew many of us to the field.
3/13/26 • 28:49
