Derek Li, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Specialties
- Meningiomas
- Glioblastomas and other gliomas
- Brain metastases
- Oncolytic viral therapy
- Cellular and immune-based therapies for brain tumors
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Hydrocephalus
Call 314-362-3577 for Patient Appointments
My goal is to bridge innovative neurosurgical care with translational research, developing minimally invasive and immune-based therapies that expand treatment options and improve outcomes for patients with brain tumors.
Dr. Li
Education
BS, John Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
MD, Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Residency
Resident in Neurological Surgery
Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery
WashU Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Research focus
Dr. Li is a brain tumor surgeon-scientist whose research focuses on brain tumor immunology and the development of novel immunotherapies for patients with brain tumors. His work seeks to advance the understanding of tumor-immune interactions and translate scientific discoveries into effective treatments for patients with challenging neurosurgical diseases.
Honors and leadership roles
- Robert L. Grubb, Jr. Clinical Excellence Award
- Resident Mentorship Award
- Dacey Neurosurgical Scholar Award
- Society of Neurological Surgeons – Neurosurgeon-Scientist Training Program
Hospital appointments
Barnes Jewish Hospital