Andrew Bollen, MD

Andrew Bollen, MD

Neuropathologist

Specialties: Brain and spinal cord tumors, including pituitary tumors

Dr. Bollen is a neuropathologist, specializing in the diagnosis of central nervous system tumors and infections, as well as muscle and nerve pathology. In addition to over 30 years’ experience as a pathologist, Dr. Bollen collaborates on several research projects, including on the cytogenetics of brain and spinal cancers. His work also focuses on the development of animal tumor model systems, to develop potential therapeutic approaches for patients with brain tumors.

 

Education and Training

1975: AB, MA, Harvard College
1980: DVM, University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
1985: MD, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
1980-1981: Resident, Veterinary Pathology, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
1985-1987: Resident, Anatomic Pathology, UCSF
1987-1988: Chief Resident, Anatomic Pathology, UCSF
1990-1991: Resident, Clinical Pathology (Lab Medicine), UCSF
1989-1990: Fellow, Neuropathology, UCSF

Academic Positions

1990-1991: Clinical Instructor, Surgical Pathology, UCSF
1991-1997: Assistant Clinical Professor of Pathology, UCSF
1997-2000: Associate Clinical Professor of Pathology, UCSF
1998-Present: Member, UCSF Cancer Center, Neuro-Oncology Program
1999: Co-director Neuropathology Unit, UCSF
2000-2001: Professor of Pathology, UCSF
2000-2010: Director of Neuropathology, UCSF
2010-Present: Professor, Neuropathology, UCSF

Selected Awards

2005-Present: Castle Connolly Guide, America’s Top Doctors for Cancer
2001-Present: Castle Connolly Guide, America’s Top Doctors
2000-2009: Member Neuropathology Test Committee
1985: A. Baird Hastings Society, UC SanDiego School of Medicine
1980: Phi Zeta Honor Society, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine