Neuro-Oncology: The Podcast

Host : Evan Noch Interviewees : Dr. Sajeel Chowdhary, Dr. Christine Lu-Emerson, Dr. Erin Dunbar Podcast Description: Dr. Evan Noch interviews Drs. Sajeel Chowdhary, Christine Lu-Emerson, and Erin Dunbar on their work within SNO's Community Neuro-oncology Community, latest updates, and their selection as the winners of SNO's 2026 Community Service Award.

Host: John Fortunato Interviewee : Karisa Schreck, Marjolein Guerts Podcast Description: Dr. John Fortunato interviews Dr. Karisa Schreck and Dr. Marjolein Guerts on their recent manuscript, titled "BRAF altered glioma in adults and children: A society for Neuro Oncology (SNO) and European Society for Neuro Oncology (EANO) consensus review on clinical management and future directions."

Podcast Host and Interviewee: Host: Dr. Daniel Zamler Interviewee: Dr. Jian Hu Podcast Description: Dr. Daniel Zamler interviews Dr. Jian Hu on the multifaceted role that lipids play in the glioma microenvironment, with discussion on lipids in tumor cells, myeloid cells, and neurons.

Podcast Host and Interviewee: Kate McDaniel, Becky Simpson, Podcast Description: Kate McDaniel interviews caregiver Becky Simpson on what happens when the provider leaves the room and reality sets in.

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.

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

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.

· 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 ".

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

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.

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."

· Podcast Host and Interviewee: Host: Maya Graham Interviewee: 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."

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.

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

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.

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.