
Kelly Nicholas, MD, PHD
Associate Professor University of Illinois at ChicagoDepartment of Neurology and Rehabilitation
Biographical Info
Dr. Nicholas currently serves as the Service Director of Neuro-oncology in the Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation at UIC. He is board certified in both neurology and neuro-oncology. He works as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide expert care to people living with brain tumors and to those experiencing neurological side effects of cancer treatment. He also oversees a number of clinical trials in an effort to improve the lives of those he serves.
Clinical Specialties:
- Primary & Metastatic Brain Tumors
- Neurological Complications of Cancer Treatment
- Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Research Interests:
Dr. Nicholas is interested in understanding the complex biology that underlies brain tumor development. He collaborates with basic scientists on a variety of projects. His principal research contribution lies in examining the effects of new treatments on people with brain tumors.