Meet The Experts
We’re all about coordinated care. Experts in every area (not just in disease treatment) working together to care for the body, mind, and overall quality of life. Together, these experts dedicate their lives to a single mission: finding the solutions to treat brain tumors in children.
Meet Maryam Fouladi, MD
As co-director of the Neuro-Oncology Program, Maryam Fouladi, M.D., MSc, FRCP is an internationally respected neuro-oncologist. In addition to innovative clinical care and extensive expertise in phase I and II clinical trials, she is the founder of the International DIPG/DMG Registry, and the chair of the CONNECT Consortium.
In her own words ...
“As an investigator and a clinical provider, I have a deep appreciation for the symbiotic relationship between research and treatment. Nationwide Children’s is uniquely positioned to accelerate every area of pediatric neuro-oncology, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
Meet Jeffery Leonard, MD
Chief of the Section of Neurosurgery and co-director of Neuro-Oncology, Jeffery Leonard, M.D. has been making groundbreaking investigative discoveries in neurosurgery and neuro-oncology for over 20 years.
In his own words ...
“I chose to come to Nationwide Children’s because of its commitment to cultivate excellence in every facet of care. Our Neuro-Oncology Program is proof of that. We’re known internationally thanks to the outstanding capabilities of our team and support from our clinical peers around the world.”
Our Full Team
Support from health professionals in multiple areas is what makes us a success. We couldn’t do what we do without …
- 4 Pediatric Neuro-Oncologists & Neurosurgeons
- 3 Child Psychologists
- 3 Pathologists
- 8 Neuroradiologists
- 1 Advanced Practice Nurse
- 2 Nurse Practitioners
- 30+ Neuro-Oncology Clinical Trials
- Working with 60 Collaborative Centers Worldwide