Ben Strickland, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurosurgery
Cancer Focus:
Meningioma Immunotherapy
Research Program:
Research Interest
I am a neurosurgeon-scientist with a keen interest in the molecular underpinnings responsible for the malignant transformation of meningioma. My goal is to synergize my clinical practice with laboratory investigations towards the development of precise immunotherapies to combat this highly prevalent, yet understudied tumor.
Positions and Scientific Appointments
2023-Present: Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
2022-2023: Fellow, Skull Base and Cerebrovascular, Department of Neurosurgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
2021-2022: Fellow, Skull Base and Neuro-Oncology, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
2015-2021: Resident Physician, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
2013-2015: Research Associate, Department of Neurosurgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX
Education
Residency
June 2022
Neurological Surgery
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship
June 2021
Skull Base & Nero-Oncology
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
MD
May 2015
Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
BA
May 2011
Economics
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
BA
May 2011
Biology
Clemson University, Clemson, SC