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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
10–10:30 a.m.
Insights on Radiotherapy for Malignant Hematologic Diseases
Penny Fang, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Susan Wu, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
10:30–11 a.m.
Head and Neck Cancers: Latest Insights
Clifton Fuller, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Division of Radiation Oncology
Lauren Mayo, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
11–11:30 a.m.
Enhancing Gynecologic Outcomes: New Standards
Lauren Colbert, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Ann Klopp, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Radiotherapy Advances in Thoracic Cancers
Zhongxing Liao, M.D.
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Matthew Ning, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Thoracic Radiation Oncology
1–1:30 p.m.
Paradigms in Pediatric Cancer Treatment
Susan McGovern, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
1:30–2 p.m.
What's New in Genitourinary Cancers Management, Part 2
Quynh-Nhu Nguyen, M.D.
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Chad Tang, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology and Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics
2–2:30 p.m.
Expanding Access to Proton Therapy
Steven Frank, M.D.
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Medical Director, Proton Therapy Center
Tuesday, October 1
10–10:30 a.m.
Meet the Editor: Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement
Shalin Shah, M.D.
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
10:30–11 a.m.
Radiation Physics in Action: Safe Treatment Delivery
Kristy Brock, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Imaging Physics and Department of Radiation Physics
Laurence Court, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Radiation Physics
Gabriel Sawakuchi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Physics
12:30–1 p.m.
Research and Innovation in Breast Cancer
Chidinma Anakwenze, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Division of Radiation Oncology
Fumiko Chino, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Breast Radiation Oncology
Kevin Nead, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Department of Radiation Oncology
1:30–2 p.m.
The Power of Data Science in Oncology
David Jaffray, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Radiation Physics
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Digital Officer
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