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Strength in Unity: Advocating and Advancing Research for Brain Tumors
Manage episode 379553438 series 3334271
This week on the Brain & Life podcast, the show's new co-host, Dr. Katy Peters joins the podcast and sits down with David Arons, president and chief executive officer of the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS). David explains the importance of the NBTS and how it supports people living with brain tumors and their caregivers, as well as how organizations like this help to advocate and advance research for treatments and cures. Next Dr. Peters speaks with Dr. Vinay Puduvalli, professor and chair of the Department of Neuro-Oncology in the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas in Houston. Dr. Puduvalli explains what brain tumors are, how they occur in the brain, and the significance of working with organizations like the NBTS to support patients living with brain tumors and fund research.
Additional Resources
National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS)
Brain & Life: Lawyer and Model Who Survived Brain Tumors Focuses on Giving Back
Other Brain & Life podcast episodes about brain tumors
BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors
Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy Switching Roles: A Neuro-oncologist Reflects on his Own Experience with a Brain Tumor
We want to hear from you!
Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206
Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org
Social Media:
Guests: David Arons @dfarons (Twitter); Dr. Vinay Puduvalli @VPuduvalli; National Brain Tumor Society @NBTStweets (Twitter) @natlbraintumorsociety (Instagram)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
138 episodes
Manage episode 379553438 series 3334271
This week on the Brain & Life podcast, the show's new co-host, Dr. Katy Peters joins the podcast and sits down with David Arons, president and chief executive officer of the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS). David explains the importance of the NBTS and how it supports people living with brain tumors and their caregivers, as well as how organizations like this help to advocate and advance research for treatments and cures. Next Dr. Peters speaks with Dr. Vinay Puduvalli, professor and chair of the Department of Neuro-Oncology in the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas in Houston. Dr. Puduvalli explains what brain tumors are, how they occur in the brain, and the significance of working with organizations like the NBTS to support patients living with brain tumors and fund research.
Additional Resources
National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS)
Brain & Life: Lawyer and Model Who Survived Brain Tumors Focuses on Giving Back
Other Brain & Life podcast episodes about brain tumors
BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors
Lawyer, Model Victoria Vesce Uses Her Platform for Brain Tumor Advocacy Switching Roles: A Neuro-oncologist Reflects on his Own Experience with a Brain Tumor
We want to hear from you!
Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?
Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206
Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org
Social Media:
Guests: David Arons @dfarons (Twitter); Dr. Vinay Puduvalli @VPuduvalli; National Brain Tumor Society @NBTStweets (Twitter) @natlbraintumorsociety (Instagram)
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
138 episodes
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