Rimas V Lukas

Rimas V Lukas is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and serves as Vice Chair of Outpatient Neurology in the Department of Neurology. He specializes in neuro-oncology, focusing on primary brain tumors, spinal cord tumors, and central nervous system metastases. His research emphasizes clinical trials for neuro-oncological therapies and medical education innovation.

Education:

• BS: University of Illinois (1998)
• MD: Rush University (2002)
• Residency: University of Chicago Hospitals (Neurology, 2006)
• Fellowship: University of Chicago (Neuro-Oncology & Translational Neuroscience, 2008)

Research Interests: Dr. Lukas' work addresses challenges in delivering therapies across the blood-brain barrier, including novel ultrasound-based approaches for glioblastoma treatment. He also explores molecular biomarkers in neuro-oncology and medical education reforms, particularly in neuroscience training.

Clinical Trials Leadership: He leads pivotal trials like SC9-GBM-03, investigating SonoCloud-9 ultrasound combined with carboplatin for recurrent glioblastoma. This trial aims to enhance drug delivery via transient blood-brain barrier opening.

Awards:

• Outstanding Service Award, University of Chicago (2015)
• Hall of Fame, Evergreen Park High School (2015)

Professional Contributions: Dr. Lukas holds editorial roles in Frontiers in Neurology and Neuro-Oncology: Advances in Oncology. He advises the VHL Alliance and chairs committees for the Society for Neuro-Oncology and AACR.