Steven Brem

Steven Brem, MD is a distinguished neurosurgeon and academic leader at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Here are key details about his background and current roles:

Education and Career Path

Dr. Brem graduated magna cum laude from Rutgers University before earning his MD cum laude from Harvard Medical School in 1972.2 He completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.1

Current Positions

• Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania2
• Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology at Penn Medicine1
• Co-Director of the Penn Brain Tumor Center1
• Director of Medical Student Education in the Department of Neurosurgery2
• Medical Director of the Center for Precision Surgery at the Abramson Cancer Center2

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Brem specializes in complex brain tumor surgery, including:

• Intrinsic and metastatic brain tumors
• Pituitary tumors
• Acoustic neuromas
• Meningiomas
• Skull base surgery2

He employs advanced techniques like brain mapping and focuses on achieving optimal outcomes for patients with complex brain tumors.1

Research Interests

His research expertise covers areas such as:

• Angiogenesis
• Neuro-oncology
• Translational drug discovery
• Personalized medicine
• Brain mapping
• Glioma invasion
• Targeted brain tumor therapies23

Additional Information

Dr. Brem is multilingual, speaking English, French, and Spanish.3 He has been recognized by America's Top Doctors (2012-2017) and Best Doctors in America (2015-2018).3 On social media, he describes himself as a "neurosurgeon, scientist, innovator, advancing clinical trials to meet unmet needs in neuro-oncology".4