Osama Elzaafarany, MD is a physician-scientist specializing in medical oncology and neuro-oncology, with extensive clinical, research, and teaching experience. He joins Tulane following a Medical Neuro-Oncology Clinical Fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center.
Dr. Elzaafarany earned his medical degree and doctorate in Oncology from Alexandria University in Egypt. His prior experience includes a neuro-oncology fellowship at the University of Virginia, where he was a clinical oncologist and conducted laboratory studies of potential therapies for glioblastoma and melanoma. He also completed translational research training in brain tumor immunotherapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Elzaafarany has said, “I am passionate about bridging scientific discovery, clinical application, and patient advocacy to make meaningful contributions to neuro-oncology and global cancer care.” In addition to his academic activities, Dr. Elzaafarany is deeply committed to patient education including founding an Arabic-language cancer education platform that has reached millions of viewers and helps patients better understand their diagnoses and treatment options.
