Handbook of Brain Tumor Chemotherapy, Molecular Therapeutics, and Immunotherapy

Handbook of Brain Tumor Chemotherapy, Molecular Therapeutics, and Immunotherapy, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of the molecular methodologies in the neuro-oncology field. There have been profound changes in the landscape of approaches to brain tumor therapy since the first edition—mainly in the areas of molecular biology and molecular therapeutics, as well as in the maturation of immunotherapy approaches (e.g., vaccines). This updated edition has a new, primary focus on multidisciplinary molecular methods, and is broadened to include the latest cutting-edge molecular biology, therapeutics, immunobiology and immunotherapy approaches. As the first comprehensive book to address the molecular research into these concepts, users will find it to be an invaluable resource on the topics discussed. - Provides the most up-to-date information regarding conventional forms of cytotoxic chemotherapy, as well as the basic science and clinical application of molecular therapeutics for the treatment of brain tumors - Broadly appeals to anyone interested in neuro-oncology and the treatment of brain tumors - Features updated chapters on molecular biology, molecular therapeutics, maturation of immunotherapy approaches, and a focus on multidisciplinary molecular methods - Includes a new section on the basic science of immunology, as well as thorough updates on the use of vaccine technology and immunotherapy for the treatment of brain tumors

About the Author

Herbert B. Newton Dr. Newton is currently the Director of the Neuro-Oncology Center and Brain Tumor Institute at the University Hospitals of Cleveland Medical Center and Seidman Cancer Center. He holds the William B. Risman Endowed Chair for Memory and Cognition. He retired as a Professor of neurology and neurosurgery at the Ohio State University Medical Center and the James Cancer Hospital, and was the holder of the Esther Dardinger Endowed Chair in Neuro-Oncology. He trained in neuro-oncology with Drs. Jerome Posner and William Shapiro at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and has been in academic neuro-oncology for over 30 years. He has published more than 230 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and is the Chief Editor or Co-Editor of 13 textbooks in the field of neurology and neuro-oncology. In addition, he has been listed as a Best Doctor (neurology) and Top Doctor for cancer (neuro-oncology) for the past 23 years .