Prakash Sampath, M.D. - Research Interests

Dr. Sampath’s research focuses on novel strategies for treating malignant brain tumors. He conducts both clinical and basic-science research.

As principal or co-principal investigator on multiple clinical trials of potential therapies for malignant brain tumors, Dr. Sampath collaborates with oncologists, radiation oncologists, neuropathologists, and radiosurgeons to provide state-of-the-art care. Indeed, several of his protocols evaluating new investigational drugs are unique to Brown. His laboratory studies concern immunotherapy and gene therapy for malignant brain tumors.

In addition to his brain tumor work, Dr. Sampath is heavily involved in outcomes research in patients with oncological or degenerative spine disease. He is pioneering minimally invasive techniques in spinal and intracranial surgery as well as developing various novel technologies for spinal surgery.