Bryan J. Neth, M.D., Ph.D., is a Neurologist with subspecialty training in Neuro-Oncology and Cognitive/Behavioral Neurology. He is an Assistant Professor of Neurology with a joint appointment in Medical Oncology. His clinical focus includes expertise in:
- Care of patients with tumors of the brain and spine
- Care of patients experiencing complications of cancer therapy
- Clinical trials to evaluate promising new drugs and approaches in neuro-oncology
- Diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders
- Diagnosis and management of normal pressure hydrocephalus
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Neth is active in research, with a primary goal of improving memory and thinking in patients with brain tumors (glioma, meningioma, brain metastasis) and systemic malignancies (including breast and prostate cancer). He is working to identify mechanisms contributing to cancer-related cognitive impairment, and to lead therapeutic clinical trials aimed at improving memory and thinking in patients with cancer.
- Brain tumors
- Alzheimer's disease
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment
- Therapies to improve cognitive outcomes in patients with cancer
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus
- 2024
FellowRST Behavioral Neurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2023
FellowRST Neuro-Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2022
Resident - NeurologyNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2019
Internship - Internal MedicineInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2018
MDSchool of Medicine, Wake Forest University
- 2016
PhD - Neuroscience - Dissertation Title: Use of dual-tracer acetoacetate/fluorodeoxyglucose pet imaging for a more comprehensive study of brain metabolism in Alzheimer’s and systemic metabolic disease - Suzanne Craft, Ph.D. (Mentor)Wake Forest University
Certifications
- 2023
Neuro-OncologyUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialities
- 2022
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2021
Attendee, Resident Leadership AcademyMayo Clinic
- 2020
2020 Neurology® Resident & Fellow Writing AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2019
CNRF Essay Contest WinnerAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2018
AAN Medical Student Prize for Excellence (Competitive)American Academy of Neurology
- 2012
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (Competitive)Albert Schweitzer Foundation
- 2011
MD/PhD Program Tuition & Stipend AwardWake Forest University
- 2011
Certificate in Leadership StudiesFlorida State University
- 2011
Garnet & Gold Scholar Society AwardFlorida State University
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2022 - present
Active MemberSociety for Neuro-Oncology
- 2018 - present
Active MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2018 - present
Active MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2011 - present
MemberOmicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
- 2011 - present
MemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Publications