Edjah K. Nduom, MD, FAANS
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RoleNeurosurgery
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Specialty
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Research Program
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Practicing Since2015
Background
Edjah K. Nduom, MD, FAANS, is a professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Emory University School of Medicine. A fellowship-trained and board certified neurosurgical oncologist, Dr. Nduom's clinical specialty is the surgical management of brain and spinal cord tumors. He is particularly interested in the safe resection of malignant tumors located in eloquent areas of the brain, the brainstem and spinal cord.
Dr. Nduom serves as leader of the Brain Tumor Disease Team at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. In this role, he leads the multidisciplinary disease team in advancing clinical, translational and catchment-area priorities for brain tumors aligned with Winship's Strategic Plan.
Dr. Nduom's research focuses on the modulation of the immune system for the treatment of malignant brain tumors. He has presented his translational and clinical work on immune therapy for brain tumors at numerous national and international meetings.
Titles & Roles
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Daniel Louis Barrow Endowed Chair in NeurosurgeryEmory University School of Medicine
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Professor, Department of NeurosurgeryEmory University School of Medicine
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Leader, Brain Tumor Disease TeamWinship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Education & Training
Education
- Fellowship, Neurological Surgery, 2015UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2013Emory University School of Medicine
- Fellowship, Neurological Surgery, 2012National Institute of Health, Clinic Center
- Medical Education, MD, 2006University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Board Certifications
- Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery, 2019
Professional Memberships
Dr. Nduom is a member of the Cancer Immunology Research Program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. He holds numerous positions in national and international medical societies. Notably, he is Co-Founder and Diasporan Representative of the Society for Neuro-Oncology Sub-Saharan Africa; International Outreach Committee Co-Chair of the Society for Neuro-Oncology; Membership Director of the Joint Tumor Section of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons; and Member of the Board of Directors of the National Brain Tumor Society.
Research
Grants
Grant Number Title Awards
Dr. Nduom has received several awards over the course of his career. Recent awards include:
- Academy Emerging Investigator by the American Academy of Neurological Surgery
- National Institutes of Health Director's Award
- 40 under 40 Leader in Minority Health by the National Minority Quality Forum
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