Celebrating Outstanding Achievements of UTDRO Faculty and Trainees at the 2024 CARO ASM

We are excited to highlight the outstanding achievements of our UTDRO faculty and trainees at the 2024 CARO ASM, held in Vancouver from September 11-14, 2024. Under the theme "Preparing for the Future: Resilience of Self and System", our department showcased a level of excellence that exceeded all expectations. Please join us in congratulating these remarkable individuals:

Best Abstract in Clinical and Population-based Oncology – Rachel Glicksman (Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncologist)

• Title: The Role of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy in Oligoprogressive Malignant Disease (Radiant): Oncologic Outcomes from a Phase 2 Non-Randomized Controlled Trial

Best Abstract in Science and Applied Technology – Hannah Bacon (RadOnc Resident, PGY3)

• Title: Dosimetric Predictors of Radiation Pneumonitis in Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients with Artificial Intelligence-Screened Interstitial Lung Disease
• Supervisor: Patricia Lindsay (Assistant Professor, Director of Physics Residency Education, Medical Physicist) and Andrew Hope (Associate Professor, Radiation Oncologist)

Best Abstract in Survivorship Award – Hanbo Chen (Assistant Professor, Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, Radiation Oncologist)

• Title: Risk-Stratified Frequency of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Follow-Up After Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Spine Metastases

Best Radiation Therapy Oral Presentation Award – Brian Liszewski (Lecturer, Radiation Therapist)

• Title: Ontario Health-Cancer Care Ontario Re-Irradiation Symposium Webinar: A Provincial Initiative to Enhance Quality and Safety in Radiation Treatment

Book Prize

Best Radiation Therapy Oral Presentation Award – George Li (RadOnc Resident, PGY4)

• Title: Treatment Toxicity and Outcomes Following Definitive Radiotherapy For Patients With Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers And Pre-Existing Interstitial Lung Disease - A Systematic Review
• Supervisor: Alexander Louie (Associate Professor, Radiation Oncologist)

Biology and Technology – Eric Zhao (RadOnc Resident, PGY4)

• Title: HPV-SEQ is Prognostic in P16-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer (OPC): Independent Validation in a Large Prospective Cohort and a Secondary Analysis of NRG-HN002
• Supervisor: Scott Bratman (Associate Professor, Radiation Oncologist)

Run/Walk Winners

• Photon Man – Gerard Morton (Professor, Radiation Oncologist)
• Walkers – Barbara-Ann Millar (Associate Professor, Co-Director, Faculty & Professional Development / Continuing Education, Radiation Oncologist)