Brian Na, MD, PhD

Title(s)Assistant Professor, Neurological Surgery
SchoolSchool of Medicine
Address400 Parnassus Avenue, #A808A
San Francisco CA 94117
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    Harvard University, Cambridge, MAA.B.06/2009History and Science
    Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PAM.D.05/2015Medicine
    Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH06/2018Pediatrics
    UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA06/2021Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
    University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CAPh.D.06/2024Molecular and Medical Pharmacology
    UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA06/2024Adult Neuro-Oncology

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    Dr. Na is a pediatric and adult neuro-oncologist at the UCSF Brain Tumor Center and one of the few specialists in the country with an active practice treating both pediatric and adult brain and spinal cord tumors. He serves as Co-Director of the UCSF Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center, the only Children's Tumor Foundation-designated Comprehensive NF-1 and Schwannomatosis Center in California, and is a full member of the Neurofibromatosis Clinical Trials Consortium (NFCTC).

    His research focuses on translational and clinical studies in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis, working to advance novel discoveries from the laboratory into clinical practice through clinical trials. With expertise in both pediatric and adult neuro-oncology, he is also dedicated to optimizing survivorship for pediatric neuro-oncology patients and improving care for adults with traditionally pediatric neuro-oncologic conditions.

    Dr. Na earned his bachelor's degree in History and Science from Harvard College and his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed his pediatrics residency at Case Western Reserve University and a pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship at UCLA. Inspired by his patients, he pursued further training, earning a Ph.D. in Molecular and Medical Pharmacology at UCLA through the prestigious STAR Program, followed by an additional fellowship in adult neuro-oncology at UCLA.

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    1. Correction to: Past, Present, and Future Therapeutic Strategies for NF‑1‑Associated Tumors. Curr Oncol Rep. 2024 Oct; 26(10):1223. Na B, Shah SR, Vasudevan HN. PMID: 39028387; PMCID: PMC11480211.
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    2. Cold Atmospheric Plasma Induces Growth Arrest and Apoptosis in Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Associated Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor Cells. Biomedicines. 2024 Sep 02; 12(9). Na B, Haist B, Shah SR, Sabiston G, Jonas SJ, Vitte J, Wirz RE, Giovannini M. PMID: 39335500; PMCID: PMC11429496.
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    3. Past, Present, and Future Therapeutic Strategies for NF-1-Associated Tumors. Curr Oncol Rep. 2024 Jun; 26(6):706-713. Na B, Shah SR, Vasudevan HN. PMID: 38709422; PMCID: PMC11169015.
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    4. Cancer Predisposition Syndromes in Neuro-oncology. Semin Neurol. 2024 Feb; 44(1):16-25. Na B, Shah S, Nghiemphu PL. PMID: 38096910.
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    5. An unusual presentation of bilateral optic pathway glioma in Crouzon Syndrome. Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2023; 40(8):800-806. Na B, Wang AC, Watterson CT, Martinez-Agosto J, Saitta S, Dutra-Clarke M, Bhansali F, Pineles SL, Chang VY, Shah VS, de Blank P. PMID: 37334681.
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    6. Pediatric Gliomas: Molecular Landscape and Emerging Targets. Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2021 Apr; 32(2):181-190. Peeters SM, Muftuoglu Y, Na B, Daniels DJ, Wang AC. PMID: 33781501.
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    7. Lessons and Challenges from a 6-Month Randomized Pilot Study of Daily Ethanol Consumption: Research Methodology and Study Design. Curr Dev Nutr. 2017 Jul; 1(7):e000505. Mukamal KJ, Na B, Mu L, Mantzoros CS, Manning WJ, Mittleman MA. PMID: 29955710; PMCID: PMC5998356.
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    8. Circulating irisin, omentin-1, and lipoprotein subparticles in adults at higher cardiovascular risk. Metabolism. 2014 Oct; 63(10):1265-71. Panagiotou G, Mu L, Na B, Mukamal KJ, Mantzoros CS. PMID: 25060690; PMCID: PMC4175146.
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