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    Alissa Thomas, MD
    Full Member

    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