https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0797-3425Dr. Nassiri is a skull base and brain tumor neurosurgeon at the University Health Network. His research program aims at improving outcomes for all brain tumours. His research program includes a translational and clinical stream. The translational stream focuses on using machine learning and artificial intelligence to understanding the genetic and molecular underpinnings of tumour formation, growth, and resistance to treatment. The clinical stream focuses on development of clinical trials based on translational findings to discover new treatment options for patients.