Derek Li, MD

Neurosurgeon

Derek Li

Appointment Options

Whether you’re seeking a new patient appointment or exploring treatment options and looking for a second opinion, our Siteman care coordinators are ready to assist you.

My Locations

Gary C. Werths Building at Siteman Cancer Center

Gary C. Werths Building at Siteman Cancer Center

On WashU Medicine Campus
4500 Forest Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63108

Expertise & Training

Clinical Expertise

  • As a member of our brain tumor specialist team, Dr. Li cares for patients diagnosed with metastatic tumors, glioblastoma, meningiomas, and other gliomas through treatment and recovery.

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, WashU Medicine

Training

  • 2019 - 2026: Neurosurgical Residency, WashU Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Education

  • 2013: BS, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
  • 2013: BA, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
  • 2014: MS, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
  • 2019: MD, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Research & Select Publications

Research Interest

My research focuses on advancing cellular and immune-based therapies for brain tumors, with the goal of translating laboratory discoveries into clinically effective treatments. 

Research Publications

Multi-scale signaling and tumor evolution in high-grade gliomas
Authors:

Liu J, Cao S, Imbach KJ, one or more additional authors omitted Li YD, one or more additional authors omitted Ding L

Journal & Year:

Cancer Cell | 2024