Biographical summary
Wendy J. Sherman, M.D., is a board-certified neuro-oncologist, with special interest in primary and secondary brain tumors. Her clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in management of malignant tumors of the brain and spine
- Clinical trials for both primary brain tumors and metastases
- Leptomeningeal metastases and cerebrospinal fluid analysis
- Complex coordination of care for brain tumor patients
- Diagnosis and complex management of brain metastases
- Benign brain tumor diagnosis and management
- Tumor genomic sequencing and targeted therapies
- Neurologic complications of systemic cancer and cancer treatment
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Sherman is highly engaged in clinical trials and translational research, particularly in glioblastoma. She is actively involved in the education of medical students and residents.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Intrathecal chemotherapy
- Tumor treating fields therapy
Interests
- Neuro-oncology
- Malignancies of the central and peripheral nervous systems
- Precision medicine
- Immunotherapy
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2013
Fellowship - Neuro-oncologyNorthwestern University
- 2012
Chief Resident - NeurologyNorthwestern University
- 2011
Residency - NeurologyNorthwestern University
- 2009
Internship - Internal MedicineNorthwestern University
- 2008
MDNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
- 2004
BFAUniversity of Illinois
- 2001
Undergraduate StudiesWashington University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2013
Neuro-OncologyUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialities
- 2012
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2022
American Academy of Neurology 2023 Annual Meeting Director/Mentor ProgramAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2022
Rosenblum-Mahaley Clinical Research AwardAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons
- 2021
Selected to participate in the Female Consultant and Senior Associate Consultant Cohort Leadership Launch Program hosted by the Mayo Clinic Office of Entrepreneurship and Capita3Capita3 Leader Launch
- 2012
Teaching AwardNorthwestern University
- 2012
Sally Marcyk Award for Outstanding Patient CareNorthwestern University
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberEducation Committee, Department of Neurology
- 2024 - present
Site ChairCNS/Neuro-oncology Disease Group Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
- 2024
Abstract and Case ReviewerSociety of Neuro-Oncology
- 2023 - present
MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2023
Steering Committee MemberFlorida: Optimizing Access Through Decision Trees, Triage, Template, and Tiering (FLOAT) Steering Committee
- 2023 - present
Disease Group LiaisonMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee
- 2023
ReviewerSociety of Neuro oncology; 2023 SNO Annual Meeting Abstract Review Committee
- 2023 - present
StakeholderMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Stakeholder Group
- 2023 - present
Vice ChairNeuro-oncology Neurosurgeon Search Committee
- 2023
Judge, Oral PresentationsMCF Postdoctoral Research Day, Mayo Research Fellows Association
- 2023 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Florida Executive Committee
- 2023 - present
Disease Group LiaisonMayo Enterprise Community Outreach and Engagement
- 2023
Abstract and Case ReviewerSociety of Neuro-Oncology
- 2023 - present
Founding MemberBrain Metastases Consortium, Florida American Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2023 - 2024
Task Force MemberItem Writing Task Force, ASCO-SEP, American Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2022 - present
MemberFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2022 - 2023
MemberDepartment of Neurology; Residency Interview Committee
- 2022 - present
Commiittee MemberNeurology Residency Clinical Competency Committee
- 2022 - present
Neuro-oncology Section MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2022 - present
Commiittee MemberEpic Research Steering Committee
- 2022 - present
Committee MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology - Neuro oncology committee
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Neurological Association
- 2021 - present
Task Force MemberEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force - Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery
- 2020
Women in Neuro-oncology Awards Selection CommitteeSociety of Neuro-Oncology (SNO)
- 2020
Committee MemberWomen in Neuro-oncology Awards Selection Committee, Society of Neuro-Oncology
- 2020 - present
Commiittee MemberSociety of Neuro-oncology Women and Diversity Committee
- 2019 - 2020
Committee MemberSpectrum Health
- 2018 - 2020
Committee MemberSpectrum Health
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2013 - present
MemberSociety of Neuro-Oncology
- 2011 - 2012
Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
- 2011 - 2012
Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
- 2011 - 2012
Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
- 2011 - 2012
MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
- 2011 - 2012
Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2004 - 2012
MemberChicago Medical Society
- 2004 - 2008
MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
- 2004 - 2008
MemberAmerican Medical Student Association
Publications
Research activities