About Daniel Cahill, MD, PhD

Clinical Interests:

Treats:

Locations

Mass General Cancer Center: Neuro-Oncology
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-0884
Fax: 617-643-7928

Medical Education

  • M.D.; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital

American Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery

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Research

Dr. Cahill's laboratory-based research effort aims to identify the molecular genetic alterations that underlie the development, progression and treatment resistance of brain tumors. By understanding the mechanism by which tumor genome alterations drive the growth of these cancers, therapeutic strategies can be designed to improve outcomes for these patients.

His research effort has contributed key observations regarding the molecular mechanisms of chemoresistance in human glioblastomas, where combined radiation and alkylating chemotherapy temozolomide are the standard-of-care. In close collaboration with Dr. Hiro Wakimoto in the Translational Neuro-Oncology Laboratory of the MGH Brain Tumor Research Center, his more recent work has focused on the subgroup of gliomas characterized by IDH mutation and on targeted therapeutics for brain tumors.  To facilitate precision medicine approaches for diverse CNS tumors, Dr. Cahill has participated in a broadly collaborative effort with Drs. Priscilla Brastianos and Fred Barker to characterize the molecular genetic alterations within multiple tumor types (craniopharyngioma, hemangioblastoma, spinal cord tumors, brain metastases, meningiomas, and others).

This research work has a track record of successful competitive peer-reviewed funding from the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation, the Brain Tumor Society, the National Brain Tumor Foundation, the James S. McDonnell Foundation, the Burroughs Wellcome Career Award in the Medical Sciences, the Dana Farber Harvard Cancer Center/MIT Koch Institute Bridge Program, and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institute  of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health. 

Publications

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.9out of 5(39 Ratings, 13 Comments)

January 2025

Very thorough; excellent staff


January 2025

Dr. Cahill is clearly one of the best brain surgeons in the world, and I couldn't be happier with having him perform surgery on me. He already has done one craniotomy on me back in [redacted] and he's about to do a second one in late [redacted], and I just feel like he's an amazing surgeon, and I'm very thankful to be getting his help and care at ... Read More


December 2024

Yes, I'd just like to say that Dr. Cahill is one of the most wonderful providers I've had in a very long time. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Dr. Cahill. He's very knowledgeable. He's very compassionate. He's very good at what he does and he's very, again, he's very compassionate and he's very understanding about how I feel and he cares about ... Read More


November 2024

Dr. Cahill and NP [redacted] work together very well. They are a great team and I feel listened to and safe in their care.


September 2024

It was very nice and made me feel better about the surgery I am going to have.


August 2024

Dr. Cahill was excellent. He's a very caring physician and I feel very fortunate to have him as part of my team.


August 2024

Dr Cahil is an amazing Surgeon and a Polite Gentleman. He has helped us maneuver a difficult diagnosis with Grace and Kindness we are blessed to have him. [redacted]


July 2024

Dr Cahill is the best- brilliant and kind


April 2024

Dr. Cahill was very knowledgeable and patient with me, and he explained everything and answered all my questions.


April 2024

Dr Cahill is so empathetic and responsive. He explains things in a way that is perfect for my family and I. Could not like a Dr more-he always goes above and beyond

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