The new William Rhodes and Louise Tilzer-Rhodes Center for Glioblastoma is being made possible by an initial $5 million gift to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital from William Rhodes.
Dr. Dahmane's research examines brain development, including the processes of cell differentiation and proliferation – which, when unchecked, can lead to pediatric tumor development.
A new partnership with the Animal Medical Center will help advance minimally invasive brain tumor surgery in dogs, and may also teach us a few things about brain tumors in humans.