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Alissa Thomas, MD
Associate Professor, Neurological Sciences
Cancer and Host Interactions (CHI)
Graduate Students in LabAccepting Summer Students
Key Areas of Interest / Study
Brain cancer
Academic Interests
I am a clinical researcher with an interest in improving outcomes and quality of life for patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors. I am particularly interested in improving access to clinical trials for patients in rural areas.
Awards, Honors, and Appointments
I was selected a one of 10 mid-career neurologists to participate in the American Academy of Neurology Transforming Leaders Program in 2024.
Vice Chair, Neuro-Oncology Section, American Academy of Neurology
Co-Chair, Career Development Committee, Society for Neuro-Oncology
Member, Research Programs Subcommittee, American Academy of Neurology
Member, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, American Academy of Neurology
Mentor, Transforming Leaders Program, American Academy of Neurology
Board Member and President-Elect, Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society
Vice Chair, Neuro-Oncology Section of the American Academy of Neurology (April 2025-April 2027)
Board of Directors, Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society (January 2023-December 2025)
Co-Chair, Early Career and Training Working Group, Society for Neuro-Oncology (November 2024-November 2026)
Co-Chair, External Relations Committee, Society for Neuro-Oncology (November 2024-November 2026)
Committee Member, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, American Academy of Neurology (April 2025-April 2027)
Committee Member, Neuro-Oncology Committee, Alliance
Vice Chair, Neuro-Oncology Section, American Academy of Neurology
Co-Chair, Career Development Committee, Society for Neuro-Oncology
Member, Research Programs Subcommittee, American Academy of Neurology
Member, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, American Academy of Neurology
Mentor, Transforming Leaders Program, American Academy of Neurology
Board Member and President-Elect, Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society
Vice Chair, Neuro-Oncology Section of the American Academy of Neurology (April 2025-April 2027)
Board of Directors, Northern New England Clinical Oncology Society (January 2023-December 2025)
Co-Chair, Early Career and Training Working Group, Society for Neuro-Oncology (November 2024-November 2026)
Co-Chair, External Relations Committee, Society for Neuro-Oncology (November 2024-November 2026)
Committee Member, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, American Academy of Neurology (April 2025-April 2027)
Committee Member, Neuro-Oncology Committee, Alliance

