Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke

The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke is a leading neuro-oncology center located in Durham, North Carolina, dedicated to providing comprehensive care for brain tumor patients. Established in 1937, it was one of the first brain tumor research and clinical programs in the United States, and continues to operate as a world-renowned institution.

Our mission is to provide hope and empower brain tumor patients with unparalleled care, research, and education. We serve up to 900 new adult brain tumor patients and 80 new pediatric brain tumor patients annually, drawing patients from across the country and around the world.

What sets us apart is our commitment to an interdisciplinary approach, bringing together experts from various fields to deliver the most advanced treatments and supportive care. We are consistently ranked among the top centers globally for our research, patient volume, and innovative therapies, with a strong focus on collaborative research and groundbreaking discoveries.

The center’s success is driven by a dedicated team of over 250 full-time employees, including physicians, nurses, researchers, and support staff, all united in their pursuit of improving the lives of patients and families affected by brain tumors. We are proud to be part of the Duke Cancer Institute’s Neuro-Oncology Research Program, consistently receiving significant grant and contract support, and are recognized for our expertise in glioblastoma research.