
Dr. Brian Rood is a leading clinician-scientist dedicated to changing the standard of care for children with brain tumors. As Executive Chair of CBTN, he plays a pivotal role in integrating clinical insight with the network’s research strategy. Dr. Rood has helped build CBTN into a powerful platform for discovery, ensuring that data and biospecimens are collected, shared, and used to their fullest potential. With a focus on translational impact and collaborative science, he champions research that leads to real-world improvements in diagnosis, treatment, and long-term outcomes for patients.