Ethan Wetzel

Ethan is a medical student at Harvard Medical School. Originally from Modesto, CA, Ethan attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he graduated summa cum laude and received the Neuroscience Department’s Highest Research Distinction. As an undergraduate, Ethan worked to improve the standard of care for glioma patients by identifying radiographic criteria to differentiate true tumor progression from pseudoprogression. Ethan also cofounded the Institute of Neuro Innovation, a non-profit organization aimed at improving access to care for underserved patients with neurological diseases. After graduation, Ethan continued his neuro-oncology work in the Cahill Lab where he focused on exploiting metabolic vulnerabilities of IDH-mutant gliomas. In his free time, Ethan enjoys running, playing water polo, and reading.