Andrew Lassman Takes on New Role as Vice Dean of Clinical Trials

Andrew B. Lassman, MD, has taken on a newly formed role as vice dean of clinical trials at VP&S. Dr. Lassman, professor of neurology, will continue in his current roles as vice chair for clinical research in the Department of Neurology, chief of the Division of Neuro- Oncology, and associate director for clinical trials at the National Cancer Institute-designated Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC). In his new role, Dr. Lassman will further develop and support VP&S’ infrastructure for clinical trials, both at HICCC and across new areas. With Dr. Lassman’s leadership, VP&S aims to expand and optimize its clinical trial footprint to position Columbia as a premier site globally for scientifically impactful and medically meaningful clinical trials.