

Oncology
Keith Ligon, MD PHD
Associate Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School with joint appointments at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Broad Institute, and Brigham and Women’s Hosp; Chief of Neuropathology at BWH/DFCI and the Director of the Center for Patient Derived Models (CPDM) at DFCI. His research and clinical activities have imp
Dr. Keith Ligon is a physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute specializing in Developmental neuropathology, General neuropathology, Neuropathology of brain tumors, serving as Associate Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School with joint appointments at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Broad Institute, and Brigham and Women’s Hosp; Chief of Neuropathology at BWH/DFCI and the Director of the Center for Patient Derived Models (CPDM) at DFCI. His research and clinical activities have i
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Credentials
Board Certifications
- Anatomic Pathology, 2001
- Neuropathology, 2001
Education & Training
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Anatomic Pathology (Residency)
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neuropathology (Fellowship)
Years in Practice
25+ years
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025-2026 (2 years)
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Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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