Andrew B. Lassman, MD
Overview
Dr. Lassman has particular expertise in translational clinical trials for brain tumors, with molecular correlative analyses to understand the reasons for treatment success or failure, and to refine treatment paradigms. Dr. Lassman has led retrospective studies, single institution prospective clinical trials, and multicenter prospective trials conducted nationally through the National Cancer Institute sponsored National Clinical Trials Network. His contributions to the field of Neuro-Oncology have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Preuss Award in Neuro-Oncology from the American Academy of Neurology, the Boyer Clinical Research Award from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and the Gary Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award from Voices Against Brain Cancer.
Dr. Lassman earned his BS and MS degrees in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, as part of a combined four-year program at Yale University. He attained his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed Neurology residency at the Neurological Institute of New York, at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Lassman completed his fellowship in Neuro-Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he joined the faculty and served as fellowship director, until his return to NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Astrocytoma
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Metastases
- Brain Stem Glioma
- Brain Tumor
- Carcinomatous meningitis
- Chordoma
- Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
- Choroid Plexus Papilloma
- Ependymoma
- Glioblastoma
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Gliomas
- Hemangioblastoma
- Leptomeningeal metastases
- Medulloblastoma
- Meningioma
- Metastatic Cancer
- Mixed Glioma
- Neurofibromatosis
- Oligoastrocytoma
- Oligodendroglioma
- Second Opinion
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spine Tumors
Academic Appointments
- John Harris Professor of Neurology at the Columbia University Medical Center
Administrative Titles
- Chief, Division of Neuro-Oncology
- Associate Director for Clinical Trials, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Associate Dean of Clinical Research Compliance, Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University
- Scientific Director, Network Capacity Resource, Irving Institute for Clinical & Translational Research
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Gender
- Male
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Aetna
- NY Signature
- POS
Affinity Health Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
AgeWell
- Medicare Managed Care
- Special Needs
Amida Care
- Special Needs
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- EPO
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- HMO
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- POS
- PPO
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- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
Fidelis Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Railroad
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
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- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
Quality Health Management
- Quality Health Management
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Medicare Managed Care
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
WellCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, 1997 Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Internship: 1998 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital Program, New York, NY
- Residency: 2001 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
- Fellowship: 2003 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
Committees, Societies, Councils
American Medical Association, Member
American Academy of Neurology, Member
Society for Neuro-Oncology, Member
American Society of Clinical Oncology, Member
Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, Brain Committee
Society for Neuro-Oncology, Annual Meeting, Abstract Review Committee
NIH Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Revision Committee
United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties Board, Neuro-Oncology Representative
Voices Against Brain Cancer Medical Advisory Board
American Society of Clinical Oncology, Scientific Program Committee, CNS Track
American College of Radiation Oncology, Scientific Program Committee
Board Certifications
- Neurology
Honors & Awards
- Clinician of the Year, Neurology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 2022
- Nobility in Science Award, Oligo Nation, 2021
- Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN), 2020
- Adult Clinical Research Abstract Award, Society for Neuro-Oncology, 2019
For excellence in adult clinical research (1 recipient annually) - America’s Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Connolly, 2016-present
- Top Doctors, New York Magazine, 2013-present
- Gary Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award, Voices Against Brain Cancer, 2012
- John Harris Associate Professorship of Neurology, 2012-present
Columbia University in the City of New York - Boyer Clinical Research Award, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 2010
For outstanding research accomplishments under the age of 40
(1 recipient annually) - Preuss Award in Neuro-Oncology, American Academy of Neurology, 2008
For demonstrating exceptional commitment and potential in clinical neuro-oncology research and to recognize important and relevant clinical advances in the discipline
(1 recipient annually) - Neurology Resident Teaching Award, 2004-05, 10-11
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center/Weill Cornell Medical College - Chief Fellow, Neuro-Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 2002-03
(1 annually) - Phi Beta Kappa, Yale University, 1992
Research
Dr. Lassman's research interests focus on translational clinical trials for brain tumors with molecular correlative analyses to understand the reasons for treatment success or failure, and to refine treatment paradigms.
Research Interests
- Brain and leptomeningeal metastases
- Translational clinical trials for brain tumors
Clinical Trials
Multiple clinical trials for patients with brain tumors metastases
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov