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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 Devlopment 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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Grants
- 6 Active
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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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Relationship between Psychological Distress an the Efficacy of Immunotherapy in Patients with Glioblastoma
Wainwright, D. A. & Lukas, R. V.
7/1/19 → 6/30/22
Project: Research project
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A first-in-human phase 0 clinical study of RNA interference-based spherical nucleic acids in patients with recurrent glioblastoma
Kumthekar, P., Ko, C. H., Paunesku, T., Dixit, K., Sonabend, A. M., Bloch, O., Tate, M., Schwartz, M., Zuckerman, L., Lezon, R., Lukas, R. V., Jovanovic, B., McCortney, K., Colman, H., Chen, S., Lai, B., Antipova, O., Deng, J., Li, L., Tommasini-Ghelfi, S. & 17 others, , Mar 10 2021, In: Science translational medicine. 13, 584, eabb3945.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Scopus citations -
Commentary: Long-Term Outcomes of Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy for Progressive or Unresectable Pilocytic Astrocytomas: Case Studies
Lukas, R. V., Apr 1 2021, In: Neurosurgery. 88, 4, p. E343-E344Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Correction to: Global post‑marketing safety surveillance of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) in patients with high‑grade glioma in clinical practice (Journal of Neuro-Oncology, (2020), 148, 3, (489-500), 10.1007/s11060-020-03540-6)
Shi, W., Blumenthal, D. T., Bush, N. A. O., Kebir, S., Lukas, R. V., Muragaki, Y., Zhu, JJ. J. & Glas, M., Jan 2021, In: Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 151, 2, p. 339 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Long-term outcomes of spinal ependymomas: an institutional experience of more than 60 cases
Savoor, R., Sita, T. L., Dahdaleh, N. S., Helenowski, I., Kalapurakal, J. A., Marymont, M. H., Lukas, R., Kruser, T. J., Smith, Z. A., Koski, T., Ganju, A. & Sachdev, S., Jan 2021, In: Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 151, 2, p. 241-247 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What is New in Neuro-oncology?
Thakkar, J. P., Prabhu, V. C., Peters, K. B. & Lukas, R. V., Feb 2021, In: Neurologic clinics. 39, 1, p. 163-179 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations