UCSF appoints neuro-oncology division chief
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John F. de Groot, MD, has been appointed chief of the neuro-oncology division at University of California, San Francisco.
De Groot specializes in the treatment of adults with brain tumors, including glioblastomas and other gliomas. He is recognized for his expertise in immunotherapy and molecularly targeted therapy.
De Groot previously served as director of clinical research in neuro-oncology and interim chair of the department of neuro-oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He had been on the MD Anderson faculty since 2004, serving as director of the institution’s neuro-oncology fellowship program for 8 years.
“My clinical work is a constant reminder of the privilege and responsibility entrusted in me to care for this truly unique patient population,” de Groot said in a press release. “It is an honor to join the clinical care team of neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuro-oncologists and supportive care specialists at UCSF, creating an incredible environment to offer the best care in the world for patients with tumors of the brain and spine.”
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