Advancing Brain Tumor Care: Insights from Dr. Nader Sanai, Emily McIntosh & Dr. Alireza Mansouri

Join us for an inspiring and insightful discussion on brain tumor research, clinical trials, and patient advocacy. This episode features Dr. Nader Sanai, Director, Ivy Brain Tumor Center and Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology, Barrow Neurological Institute and patient advocate Emily McIntosh as they share their journeys, breakthroughs in research, and messages of hope.

🔗 Timestamps & Topics Covered:
0:00 Introduction & Mission Statement
👉 Dr. Mansouri introduces the session and the guests.

0:52 Dr. Sanai's Motivation for Drug Development
👉 From surgical practice to pioneering drug development: Dr. Nader Sanai’s inspiring journey.

5:08 The Importance of Early-Phase Clinical Trials
👉 How early-phase trials are revolutionizing treatment for brain tumor patients.

6:14 A Game-Changing Discovery at Ivy Brain Tumor Center
👉 Niraparib: A promising drug that moved from trials to global studies.

10:33 Window of Opportunity Trials Explained
👉 Discover the significance of these unique clinical trials in advancing treatments.

17:27 Supporting Out-of-State Patients
👉 How the Ivy Brain Tumor Center aids patients across borders.

21:10 Personalized Medicine in Brain Tumors
👉 Using genomic data to tailor treatment strategies.

34:25 Hope for Brain Tumor Patients
👉 Encouraging words about the future of brain tumor research.

35:44 Emily McIntosh’s Inspirational Story
👉 Overcoming challenges and thriving after two brain surgeries.

57:48 Closing Remarks
👉 Dr. Sanai’s parting thoughts on the collective efforts in brain tumor research.

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