The Ivan

Research Lab

Dr. Ivan combines clinical and basic science research to accelerate the bench to bedside approach in neuro-oncology.  The goal of the lab is to discover new biomarkers, drug delivery methods, and treatments for brain tumors.  After successful removal of brain tumors, tissue is brought to the Ivan Lab where patient derived stem cell cultures and xenografts are developed.  This allows a personalized medicine approach to the discovery of brain tumor treatment, which translates in to improved success for laboratory prediction of patient tumor response.   

Clinical research is also ongoing to understand and improve outcomes in brain tumor therapy.  Ongoing clinical research includes the investigation of minimally invasive brain tumor management with state of the art treatments, including endoscopic approaches, laser interstitial thermal therapy, fluorescence guided surgery, and radiosurgery.