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Overview of Dr. Schaff
I am a board certified neurologist, trained and certified in the field of neuro-oncology. I treat patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors as well as neurologic complications of cancer.
Education & Training
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Neuro-Oncology, 2016 - 2018
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Neurology, 2012 - 2015
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
NJ State Medical License 2018 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2015 - 2026
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology- UCNSNeuro-Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR (Complete), Allscripts, 2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Making remissions last: the promise of maintenance in primary central nervous system lymphoma.Christian Grommes, Lauren R Schaff
Haematologica. 2026-08-20 - Redefining consolidation in primary CNS lymphoma: autologous stem-cell transplantation as the standard.Lauren R Schaff, Michael Scordo, Christian Grommes
Lancet. 2026-08-08 - Ibrutinib in combination with rituximab, methotrexate, vincristine, and procarbazine for newly diagnosed primary CNS lymphoma.Lauren R Schaff, Elena Pentsova, Rachna Malani, Jacqueline Stone, Igor T Gavrilovic
Neuro-Oncology. 2026-05-01
Abstracts/Posters
- Increased Number of High Dose Methotrexate Cycles and the Addition of Rituximab Is Associated with Better Outcomes in a Large Primary CNSL CohortLauren Schaff, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
- Phase Ib of Copanlisib in Combination with Ibrutinib in Recurrent/Refractory Primary CNS Lymphoma (PCNSL)Lauren Schaff, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO)Member
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