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Research Interests
Dr. Lukas, sub-specializing in neuro-oncology, is interested in the care of patients with primary brain tumors and spinal cord tumors as well as central nervous system (CNS) metastases. Dr. Lukas's research centers on clinical trials in neuro-oncology. Additionally, he has a strong interest in medical education in the U.S. and internationally and conducts research in neuroscience medical education.
Training Experience
| 2003 | Internship, Cook County Hospital, Chicago |
| 2006 | Residency, University of Chicago Hospitals |
| 2008 | Fellowship, University of Chicago |
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
MD, Rush University
… → 2002
Research interests
- Brain Cancer / Nervous System Cancer
- Medical Education
- Neuro-Oncology
- Spinal Cord Tumors
- Spinal Oncology
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Combination of Checkpoint inhibition and IDO1 together with Standard radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy in newly diagnosed glioblastoma
7/1/21 → 7/1/23
Project: Research project
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IDO1 and Immunotolerance in Glioblastoma
Schiltz, G. E., Wainwright, D. A., Horbinski, C. M., Lukas, R. V. & Zhai, L.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
6/1/21 → 6/30/27
Project: Research project
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SPORE for Translational Approaches to Brain Cancer
Lesniak, M. S., Chandler, J. P., Hu, B., Kumthekar, P. U., Leikin, R. G., Liu, B. P., Sachdev, S., Ahmed, A. U., Balyasnikova, I. V., Bartom, E. T., Brat, D. J., Cheng, S., Horbinski, C. M., James, C. D., Lukas, R. V., Platanias, L. C., Scholtens, D. M., Stegh, A. H., Stupp, R. & Wainwright, D. A.
8/17/18 → 7/31/23
Project: Research project
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A systematic review of pharmacologic treatment efficacy for depression in older patients with cancer
Rabin, E. E., Kim, M., Mozny, A., Cardoza, K., Bell, A. C., Zhai, L., Bommi, P., Lauing, K. L., King, A. L., Armstrong, T. S., Walunas, T. L., Fang, D., Roy, I., Peipert, J. D., Sieg, E., Mi, X., Amidei, C., Lukas, R. V. & Wainwright, D. A., May 2022, In: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity - Health. 21, 100449.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Combined immunotherapy with controlled interleukin-12 gene therapy and immune checkpoint blockade in recurrent glioblastoma: An open-label, multi-institutional phase I trial
Chiocca, E. A., Gelb, A. B., Chen, C. C., Rao, G., Reardon, D. A., Wen, P. Y., Bi, W. L., Peruzzi, P., Amidei, C., Triggs, D., Seften, L., Park, G., Grant, J., Truman, K., Buck, J. Y., Hadar, N., Demars, N., Miao, J., Estupinan, T., Loewy, J., & 4 others, Jun 1 2022, In: Neuro-oncology. 24, 6, p. 951-963 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hemangioblastoma diagnosis and surveillance in von Hippel–Lindau disease: a consensus statement
Huntoon, K., Shepard, M. J., Lukas, R. V., McCutcheon, I. E., Daniels, A. B. & Asthagiri, A. R., Jun 2022, In: Journal of neurosurgery. 136, 6, p. 1511-1516 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Interview with Prof. Rimas V. Lukas: discussion with an academic neuro-oncologist
Lukas, R. V., Zeng, Y. & Gao, L. M., Aug 1 2022, In: Chinese clinical oncology. 11, 4, p. 33 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Leptomeningeal metastases: the future is now
Lukas, R. V., Thakkar, J. P., Cristofanilli, M., Chandra, S., Sosman, J. A., Patel, J. D., Kumthekar, P., Stupp, R. & Lesniak, M. S., Feb 2022, In: Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 156, 3, p. 443-452 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review