James Purzner

James Purzner is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neurosurgery at Queen's University, with cross-appointment to the Centre for Neuroscience Studies. His research develops novel therapies for pediatric and adult brain tumors.

The lab focuses on medulloblastoma and glioblastoma, examining molecular mechanisms of therapy resistance and developing precision surgery approaches. Current projects investigate differentiation therapies that harness cancer evolution and intraoperative molecular profiling techniques.

Purzner completed neurosurgical training at the University of Toronto and graduate work at Stanford University. Clinical interests include outpatient brain tumor surgery techniques.