Brian S. Na

Dr. Brian S. Na is a dual-specialist in Pediatric and Adult Neuro-oncology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Brain Tumor Center. He serves as Co-Director of the UCSF Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center, the only Children's Tumor Foundation-designated Comprehensive NF-1 and Schwannomatosis Center in California, and is a full member of the Neurofibromatosis Clinical Trials Consortium (NFCTC).

• B.A. in History and Science, Harvard University (2009)
• MD, Drexel University College of Medicine (2015)
• PhD in Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, University of California, Los Angeles (2024)

His research focuses on translational and clinical studies in neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis, with emphasis on advancing laboratory discoveries into clinical practice through trials. He integrates expertise in pediatric and adult neuro-oncology to optimize survivorship care for pediatric patients and improve management of adults with traditionally pediatric neuro-oncologic conditions.

Recent publications highlight his work in NF-1-associated tumor therapies (2024), cold atmospheric plasma effects on nerve sheath tumors (2024), and bilateral optic pathway glioma in Crouzon Syndrome (2023). Key research themes span genetic tumor syndromes, targeted therapies, and cross-age neuro-oncology care.