MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery
UNC-Chapel Hill
Cancer Cell Biology
Area of Interest
Dominique Higgins, MD, PhD, specializes in neurosurgical oncology and the treatment of brain tumors. His research focus is the treatment of malignant brain tumors, including glioblastoma.
Awards and Honors
- UNC School of Medicine DEI Grant, UNC-Chapel Hill
- Minority Scholars Fellowship, American Academy of Neurology
- Bonner Scholarship, Mayo Medical Scientist Training Program
News and Stories
Scientific retreat underscores impact and promise of cancer center’s research
UNC Lineberger's annual scientific retreat brought together faculty, staff and trainees to learn about the latest research at the cancer center.
Devising a smarter way to treat brain tumors
Shawn Hingtgen, PhD, and his lab team have developed a method they call a “slice platform” that may help clinicians choose the best treatment for their brain tumor patients.
