In this episode of Author Interviews from the Society for Neuro-Oncology journals, Dr. Jiasen He (UT MD Anderson Cancer Center) speaks with Dr Stephen C. Mack and Dr. Kelsey C. Bertrand from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital about their recently published article in Neuro-Oncology titled 'Nuclear export as a therapeutic vulnerability in ZFTA-RELA ependymoma

Authors: Stephen C. Mack, Kelsey C. Bertrand

Interviewer: Jiasen He

Podcast Host: Ramya Tadipatri

Podcast Interviewee: Na Tosha Gatson

Podcast Description: Dr. Ramya Tadipatri interviews Dr. Na Tosha Gatson on the evolving landscape of leptomeningeal disease with a focus on liquid biopsy.

Podcast Host and Interviewee: Shahad Abdulsahib, PhD Graduate, UT Health San Antonio

Podcast Description: Shahad Abdulsahib discusses a landmark preclinical study evaluating Synthetic Super-Enhancer-based gene therapy for glioblastoma, published in Nature in April 2026, and the rapid translation of these findings into the first-in-human Phase 1/2 ADePT clinical trial with first patient dosing in May 2026.

Podcast Host and Interviewee: Host (Ashley Aaroe, MD) | Guests (Akanksha Sharma, MD, Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, MBA)

Podcast Description: This episode discusses what it means to practice integrative medicine in a neuro-oncology clinic, joined by guests Akanksha Sharma, MD (Sutter Health) and Soma Sengupta, MD, PhD, MBA (Tufts) - two neuro-oncologists whose work sits at the intersection of tumor-directed therapy, supportive care, and quality of life. We discuss where integrative approaches fit alongside standard treatment, what the evidence does or does not support, and best practices for counseling patients and family members about complementary or alternative approaches.

Links:

https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medicine/herbs

https://toolkit.awcim.arizona.edu/cancertoolkit/index.html

Podcast Host and Interviewee:

Host: Jayden Ha

Interviewee: Dr. Justin Lathia

In This Episode

Jayden Ha interviews Dr. Justin Lathia, focusing on neuro-oncology research development, future innovations and general career advice.

· Podcast Host and Interviewee:

o Host: Franziska Ippen

o Interviewee: Daniel Brat

Podcast Description:

Dr. Franziska Ippen interviews Dr. Daniel Brat on his recent Neuro-oncology article entitled "cIMPACT-NOW update 12: Refining Pathology-based Risk Stratification and Grading for IDH-mutant Gliomas".

Host: Evan Noch; Interviewees: Jasia Mahdi, Jacob Young, Alireza Mansouri

Evan Noch interviews the Co-chairs of SNO's Young Investigator Committee about their advice on career journeys for early-career trainees

Host: Akanksha Sharma, MD

Interviewee: Shannon Thomas, RN, MSN

Podcast Description:

Dr Sharma has a candid, reflective conversation with Shannon Thomas, CEO of Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, CA, and the wife of Dr. Ronnie Mimran – a beloved physician and highly skilled neurosurgeon known for his patient care and bedside manner. Dr Mimran is living with glioblastoma; he was diagnosed almost 3 years ago. We discuss her perspective as not only a caregiver but a nurse and healthcare executive, and what they have learned on this journey.

Podcast Host and Interviewee:

Host: John Fortunato

Interviewee: Sofia Rael, Ugur Sener

Podcast Description: Dr. John Fortunato interviews Dr. Sofia Rael and Dr. Ugur Sener on their recent manuscript, titled "Ivosidenib in predominantly recurrent IDH1-mutant glioma: A single institution experience."

· Podcast Host and Interviewee: Host: Maya GrahamInterviewee: Santiago Cepeda Description Dr. Maya Graham interviews Dr. Santiago Cepeda on his recent Neuro-oncology article entitled "Prospective biopsy-controlled validation of an AI model for predicting glioblastoma infiltration: Results from the SupraGlio trial."