The Preston A. Wells Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy is home to some of the most advanced neuro-oncology research in the world. The Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Florida is one of the top-funded neurosurgery departments in the United States.
Supported by the National Institutes of Health and other grant sources, the department is a destination for some of the top researchers in the area of neuro-oncology. The brain tumor research teams at the center include more than 20 scientists who are focused on finding a cure for brain cancer.
Read more about our Pediatric Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor program.
 | Duane Mitchell, MD, PhD Co-Director, Preston A. Wells Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy Professor, Cancer Immunotherapy |
 | Elias Sayour, MD, PhD Associate Professor, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology |
 | Catherine Flores, PhD Associate Professor, CarT-cell therapy for GBM |
Appointments/Referrals
At UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, every child diagnosed with a condition requiring neurosurgical expertise is cared for with an individualized treatment plan. We see patients within just a few days for non-emergency cases and within 24 hours for urgent cases.
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352-273-6990 - Main Office
352-273-9000