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J Ricardo McFaline Figueroa is an Assistant Professor and Director of Research in Neuro-Oncology at NYU Langone Health. He specializes in treating adult patients with primary brain tumors, including low-grade gliomas, glioblastomas, and primary central nervous system lymphoma. His clinical focus is on providing care that is rooted in up-to-date research and an interdisciplinary approach. Dr. McFaline Figueroa completed his neurology residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital and his fellowship in Neuro-Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. His research aims to find innovative treatments for brain tumors, exemplified by his efforts in clinical trials with immune checkpoint inhibitors. He aims to enhance patient engagement in healthcare and believes in the necessity of robust research to improve treatment outcomes. His journey into medicine began in his childhood, inspired by personal experiences with loss, leading him to commit to a career focused on transformative healthcare solutions.
NYU Langone Health • New York, NY
Leading research initiatives and providing clinical care in neuro-oncology.
Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.