Linda M. Liau, MD, PhD, MBA, FAANS 2017-Present: Dr. Linda Liau became Department Chair in 2017. During her tenure, Dr. Liau has continued to develop the UCLA Brain Tumor Center, securing it support and accreditation by the National Cancer Institute as a
Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE). Dr. Liau currently serves at the Editor-in-Chief for the
Journal of Neuro-Oncology and Chair of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Today, the Department trains clinicians and basic scientists from around the globe. In addition to the formal residency program, research and clinical fellowships are offered in several subspecialties.