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Amy Heimberger, MD, Neurosurgery, Houston, TX, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

AmyB.HeimbergerMD(She/Her)

Neurosurgery Houston, TX

Brain & Spinal Tumor

Professor of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern Medicine Vice Chair of Research Scientific Director Malnati Brain Tumor Institute Int. Assoc. Director Translational Research Laurie Cancer Center

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Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1996 - 2002
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1995 - 1996
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2003 - 2022
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1995 - 2002
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:SE Texas Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2011
  • Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Profiles of Brain Metastases: Prioritization of Therapeutic Targets  
    Raymond Sawaya, Zoran Gatalica, Isabella C Glitza, John V Heymach, Michael E Salacz, Michael A Davies, Amy B Heimberger, Nuhad K Ibrahim, Jianjun Zhang, Sherise D Ferg..., International Journal of Cancer

Lectures

  • Antitumor Immune-Inducing Strategies for Glioblastoma 
    2018 ASCO Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinois - 06/1/2018

Press Mentions

  • Accelerating Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Research
    Accelerating Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy ResearchMay 25th, 2022
  • Northwestern Selected as Home for Journal of Clinical Investigation; McNally to Serve as Editor-in-Chief
    Northwestern Selected as Home for Journal of Clinical Investigation; McNally to Serve as Editor-in-ChiefDecember 14th, 2021
  • 7 Clinicians, Researchers Added to National Cancer Advisory Board
    7 Clinicians, Researchers Added to National Cancer Advisory BoardSeptember 16th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Modulation Of Microglia And T Cell Interactions In Malignant GliomaNational Cancer Institute2007–2012
  • Effects Of A Novel Phospho-Stat2 Inhibitor For Treatment Of Stage IV MelanomaNational Cancer Institute2010–2011

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations