Michelle Monje
Professor of pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, pediatrics, pathology, and psychiatry and behavioral health at Stanford University. Expert in how childhood cancers grow and potential treatments, focusing on the interactions between cancer cells and nerve cells.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 31min
The future of cancer neuroscience
Dr. Michelle Monje, a pediatric neurology expert at Stanford, dives into the fascinating links between childhood brain cancer and the nervous system. She reveals how cancer cells integrate electrically with brain cells, fueling their growth. Her groundbreaking research includes a promising immunotherapy that has led to a patient being cancer-free for four years. The discussion also touches on the challenges of treating aggressive gliomas and innovative CAR-T cell therapies that may enhance patient outcomes.
Aug 15, 2024 • 21min
How the brain helps cancers grow | Michelle Monje
In a compelling discussion, Stanford neuro-oncologist Michelle Monje sheds light on her groundbreaking work in cancer neuroscience. She reveals how deadly brain tumors engage with healthy brain tissue, relying on electrical signals to thrive. Monje explores the surprising dependency of many cancers on the nervous system, opening up new avenues for treatment. The conversation dives into the challenges of treating high-grade gliomas in children and the dynamic interplay between gliomas and neurons, highlighting innovative therapeutic strategies on the horizon.
