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Clinical Trial Results for World’s First Glioblastoma Vaccine
by Amelia Garrison
Renowned neuro-oncologist Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, is one of the authors of a phase 3 trial that found that the use of an autologous tumor lysate-loaded dendritic cell vaccine (DCVax-L) added to the standard of care (SOC) treatment of both newly diagnosed glioblastoma and recurrent glioblastoma...
Neurology and Neurosurgery High Level Performance Recognized at Providence Hospitals
by Zara Jethani
Pacific Neuroscience Institute teams in Neurology and Neurosurgery contribute to High Performing Hospitals in US News & World Report rankings.
Trials for Patients with Brain Tumors and Difficult Diseases
by Guest Author
Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, of Pacific Neuroscience Institute is the principal investigator for more than a dozen clinical trials, of which 8 are brain tumor-related. Dr. Kesari is Director of Neuro-oncology at PNI, and Chair and Professor of the Department of Translational Neurosciences at Saint John’s Cancer Institute. He is ranked among the top 1 percent of neuro-oncologists and neurologists in the nation, according to Castle Connolly Medical Ltd, and is an internationally recognized scientist and clinician.
Walking for Brain Tumor Awareness at PNI
by Amelia Garrison
PNI experts joined the brain tumor community for a special walk around Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica on May 26th, 2022 . Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) concluded Brain Tumor Awareness Month 2022 with a special walk around Providence Saint John’s Health Center...
Celebrity Guests Raise Brain Tumor Awareness at Pacific Neuroscience Institute
by Amelia Garrison
Good Day LA meteorologist Maria Quiban and brain tumor survivor Tatiana Sarkisian kicked off Brain Tumor Awareness Month at PNI's Social Hour on May 3rd, 2022.
Providence Saint John’s patients, doctors, nurses ‘Go Gray’ for Brain Tumor Awareness Month
by PNI Experts
Tatiana Sarkisian is on a mission. As a brain cancer patient and survivor, the 31-year-old hopes to use her voice to create lasting change in cancer care, brain health and ongoing support for brain tumor patients.
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Physicians Named “L.A.’s Top Doctors” of 2022
by Zara Jethani
This year, six of Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s physicians were included in Los Angeles Magazine’s April 2022 roster of “L.A.’s Top Doctors.”
May Is Brain Tumor Awareness Month
by Akanksha Sharma
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month. We “Go Gray in May” and celebrate our patients, their loved ones, and their important journeys with a full calendar of special events. Raising Awareness for Brain Tumors Our brain tumor patients and their loved ones often report that...
PNI team at Saint John’s first in the nation to treat glioblastoma patient with revolutionary radiation therapy
by Guest Author
Using the Xoft Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy System, the landmark procedure may help extend progression free survival and improve quality of life for those battling deadly form of cancer. SANTA MONICA, CA – A team of multidisciplinary specialists at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) became the first in...
Voting Open for 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals
by Amelia Garrison
If you are registered on Doximity, and board-certified in one or more of the ranked medical specialties, you are eligible to vote for next year’s U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals. Providence Southern California hospitals and affiliates are honored to have received more than...
Last updated: June 6th, 2022