Research and treatment of patients with nervous system cancers is provided through a coordinated, multidisciplinary program that offers a team of clinicians specializing in neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, psychosocial oncology, nursing, neuropathology, neuropsychology, social work, support groups, and genetic counseling.

The mission of the Center for Neuro-Oncology is to provide expert care and the best possible treatment for patients with cancers of the nervous system and neurologic complications of cancer and its therapies. Through the conduct of clinical and basic research, the program's goals are to discover new and effective therapies for the treatment of patients with brain tumors, including chemotherapies, anti-angiogenesis agents, differentiating agents, anti-invasive medications, gene therapy, and new molecular agents. The program also aims to develop innovative combination strategies to enhance the therapeutic effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Another important goal of the program is to develop and fund translational research opportunities that will bring new agents and strategies from the laboratory to the clinical setting.