UCLA is home to one of the world’s leading centers for brain tumor research, diagnosis and treatment. From neurosurgeons to imaging physicists, our team includes some of the best and brightest minds in the field. We care for the full range of brain tumors, using innovative techniques such as functional brain mapping to deliver precision therapies.
Find out why more than 800 patients a year put their trust in UCLA. Learn more about the Brain Tumor Center >
Call us at (310) 825-5111 or send an email to braintumor@mednet.ucla.edu to make an appointment or refer a patient.
National Cancer Institute designates UCLA brain cancer program a site of research excellence. The special designation by the National Cancer Institute will allow UCLA's brain tumor program to accelerate new studies and discoveries, says Dr. Linda Liau, center, director of the program. With her are lead researchers Drs. William Yong, left, and Robert Prins. SPORE Designation >
Our goal is to deliver personalized care to every patient. We start by examining tumors at a molecular level. Using a team approach, we consider each patient’s unique needs to determine the most appropriate treatments:
Thanks to our active research program, UCLA gives brain tumor patients treatment options that are safer, more advanced and more effective. Through clinical trials, we are often one of the first programs offering promising treatments and technologies such as new imaging techniques.
Many times our clinical trials are also unique — meaning they are not available elsewhere. Such opportunities lead patients from all over the world to choose UCLA for brain tumor care.
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