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At the 2024 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting, our experts will showcase their pacesetting research and join colleagues for discussion on the latest advances in radiation oncology.
Stay tuned for highlights from our presentations, details about onsite networking opportunities with our experts and information on our open positions for faculty and trainees.
Featured News
MD Anderson Research Highlights Special Edition: ASTRO 2024
MD Anderson Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. This special edition features advances in hypofraction, combination therapies and novel biomarkers.
Radiation therapy, the immune system and what’s ahead
Research being presented at the 2024 ASTRO Annual Meeting by Benjamin Schrank, M.D., Ph.D., a resident physician in Radiation Oncology and a member of the Wen Jiang Laboratory, is offering a new pathway for immunotherapy-driven cancer treatment.
Radiation Planning Assistant: Delivering on the promise of AI
The Radiation Planning Assistant, a web-based AI tool developed by Laurence Court, Ph.D., that launched earlier this year, aims to streamline radiation planning for clinics around the world.
Meet the Experts
Visit MD Anderson at Booth 741 to network with us, ask a question, learn about training and career opportunities and continue the conversation on key presentations with our experts.
Peter WT Pisters, M.D.
MD Anderson President
Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D.
Division Head and Chair, Radiation Oncology
Sunday, September 29
10:30–11 a.m.
Current Trends in Gastrointestinal Cancers
Prajnan Das, M.D.
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Department Chair ad interim, Gastrointestinal Radiation Oncology
11–11:30 a.m.
What's New in Genitourinary Cancers Management, Part 1
Seungtaek Choi, M.D.
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Karen Hoffman, M.D.
Professor, Department of Breast Radiation Oncology and Department of GU Radiation Oncology
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Advancing MD Anderson’s National and Global Mission
Anuja Jhingran, M.D.
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
1:30–2 p.m.
MD Anderson's Impact on ASTRO
Bruce Minsky, M.D.
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
3–4 p.m.
Training at MD Anderson
Chelsea Pinnix, M.D., Ph.D.
Residency Program Director
Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Monday, September 30
Tuesday, October 1
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