Ajay Abad

Ajay Abad, MD is an Assistant Professor of Oncology and Neurology in the Department of Neuro-Oncology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, specializing in Neurologic Oncology. He treats brain and spinal cancers and is recognized as a Buffalo Spree Top Doctor for 2025. Dr. Abad is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and holds a New York State Medical License, with memberships in the Society of Neuro-oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and American Academy of Neurology.

His educational background includes:

• MD from State University of New York at Buffalo (2009)
• MS in Bioengineering from University of Pittsburgh (2005)
• Residency in Neurology at University of Rochester Medical Center (2013)
• Fellowship in Neuro-oncology at University of Rochester Medical Center (2015)

Dr. Abad's research focuses on clinical management of glioma patients with venous thrombosis, developing risk-stratification methods for prophylactic anticoagulation in high-risk individuals, and palliative care integration for high-grade glioma patients. He investigates whether multidisciplinary brain tumor teams should include palliative care practitioners to improve patient outcomes.

His notable scientific awards and honors include:

• Buffalo Spree Top Doctors (2025)
• AAN Fellow Travel Scholarship (2014)
• AAN Resident Travel Scholarship (2013)
• AOA Resident Teaching Award (2011)
• Arnold P. Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Resident Award (2011)

There is no information provided about Dr. Abad's graduate student advising or research grants in the source text, though his clinical work is supported by institutional affiliations at Roswell Park.

Details regarding specific laboratories or research teams led by Dr. Abad are not specified in the available information, though his work centers on neuro-oncology patient care and clinical research.