
"LIVING is larger than Life"


Dr. Na Tosha N. Gatson
MD, PhD, FAAN - President and CEO
About Me
I am Dr. Na Tosha Gatson, Founder, President and CEO of Living Oncology, With extensive experience and expertise in neuro-oncology, I am committed to making significant contributions to the field through innovative clinical care, clinical trial development, scientific publications, and trainee education. My research interests include defining sex/gender-based disparities in neuro-oncology, cancer neuroimmunology, brain tumor imaging, and other related topics. As a leader in both the clinical and academic domains, I am dedicated to promoting diversity and equity, mentoring underrepresented minority medical students, and improving the lives of patients.
Education & Experience
March 2024 - Present
Senior Medical Directory, Neuro-Oncology Center of Excellence
Professor; Master Clinician
Indiana University Health | IU School of Medicine| IU Foundation; Indianapolis, IN
January 2021 - February 2024
Medical Director, Neuro-Oncology
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Phoenix AZ
August 2016 - December 2020
Director, Division of Neuro-Oncology
Geisinger, Danville PA
July 2014 - June 2016
Fellow, Department of Neuro- Oncology
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston TX
June 2012 - June 2014
​R25 NIH NINDS Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Dept of Neurosurgery
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus, Ohio
July 2009 - June 2014
Clinical House Staff/Resident Physician
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus, OH
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Internal Medicine (Internship 06/09-06/10)
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Neurology (Residency 07/10-06/14)
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Enfolded Post Doctoral Fellowship (See above)
July 2000 - June 2009
MD/PhD Dual Doctorate (Medical Scientist Training Program) - Molecular Virology, Immunology, and Medical Genetics (MVIMG); The Ohio State University College of Medicine; Columbus, Ohio
Doctor of Philosophy (Role of Pregnancy & Sex Hormones in Central Nervous System Autoimmune Disease States; Completed 2007)
July 1995 - June 2000
Bachelor of Arts – Pre-medicine; Biology-Psychology; minor in ethics and sociology| Indiana University