Kevin Du, MD, PhD, MSCI
Associate Professor of Therapeutic RadiologyCards
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2024
Perioperative therapy for resectable and borderline resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma: An AGICC clinical trial.
Cohen D, Goldberg J, Leichman L, Hochman T, Newman E, Du K, Megibow A, Oberstein P, Al-Rajabi R, Scott A, Bekaii-Saab T, Messersmith W, Weekes C. Perioperative therapy for resectable and borderline resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma: An AGICC clinical trial. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2024, 42: 4175-4175. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2024.42.16_suppl.4175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchR0 resection rateBR-PDACR0 resectionNeoadjuvant therapyR-PDACResection ratePancreatic adenocarcinomaOverall survivalResected tumorAdverse eventsImproved R0 resection ratesNon-hematological adverse eventsBorderline resectable pancreatic adenocarcinomaPhase 2 clinical trialBorderline resectable tumorsBR-PDAC patientsCentral radiology reviewLocalized pancreatic adenocarcinomaMulticenter open-labelCycles of gemcitabineResectable pancreatic adenocarcinomaStereotactic radiation therapyComplete surgical resectionHematologic AENab-paclitaxel
2023
Analysis of Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance in NRG Oncology RTOG 0848
Tchelebi L, Winter K, Abrams R, Safran H, Regine W, McNulty S, Wu A, Du K, Seaward S, Bian S, Aljumaily R, Shivnani A, Knoble J, Crocenzi T, DiPetrillo T, Roof K, Crane C, Goodman K. Analysis of Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance in NRG Oncology RTOG 0848. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2023, 118: 107-114. PMID: 37598723, PMCID: PMC10843017, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.08.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTarget volumeRadiation therapy quality assuranceRadiation therapyPlanning target volumeClinical treatment volumeGross target volumePretreatment QAContouring atlasTreatment planningResectable pancreatic head adenocarcinomaRT planningIntensity modulated RTQA analysisPancreatic head adenocarcinomaNRG Oncology RTOGPracticing radiation oncologistsReal-time quality assuranceTreatment volumeEffects of RTConcurrent fluoropyrimidineConformal RTAdjuvant chemotherapyRadiation oncologistsQuality assurancePancreas cancerMilestones 2.0: Refining the Competency-Based Assessment of Radiation Oncology Medical Residents
Thomas H, Braunstein S, Golden D, Du K, Weiner A, Bridges K, Vijayakumar S, McLean S, Edgar L, Fields E. Milestones 2.0: Refining the Competency-Based Assessment of Radiation Oncology Medical Residents. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2023, 115: 12-18. PMID: 36526379, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.07.1838.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Milestones 2.0 for Competency-Based Assessment of Radiation Oncology Medical Residents
Thomas H, Braunstein S, Golden D, Du K, Weiner A, Bridges K, Vijayakumar S, McClean S, Edgar L, Fields E. Milestones 2.0 for Competency-Based Assessment of Radiation Oncology Medical Residents. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2022, 114: e498. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.07.1786.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRadiation oncologyCompetency-based assessmentMedical residentsAccreditation Council of Graduate Medical EducationSub-competenciesGraduate Medical EducationImplementation of milestonesPatient-centred careClinical skill developmentCore competenciesModified Delphi methodResident competencyClinical skillsSmall group meetingsPatient careNatural progressionMedical educationAccreditation CouncilRadiation biologyResident developmentACGMEOncologyMedical knowledgeDelphi methodCareDeveloping the Next Iteration of Radiation Oncology Milestones: How to Make Assessment More Useful for Both Residents and Faculty
Thomas H, Braunstein S, Golden D, Du K, Weiner A, Bridges K, Vijayakumar S, McClean S, Edgar L, Fields E. Developing the Next Iteration of Radiation Oncology Milestones: How to Make Assessment More Useful for Both Residents and Faculty. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2022, 114: e5-e6. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.06.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRadiation oncologyAccreditation Council of Graduate Medical EducationMedical knowledge competencyClinical radiation oncologistClinical competency committeeGraduate Medical EducationImplementation of milestonesCare delivery pathwaysDevelopment of milestonesMultidisciplinary care teamRadiation oncologistsResidents' clinical competenceAssessment of residentsCore competenciesModified Delphi methodCare teamCompetency-based assessmentResident competencyClinical competenceClinical practiceSmall group meetingsMedical residentsCompetency committeeMedical educationMedical physics
2021
Analysis of Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance in NRG Oncology RTOG 0848.
Tchelebi L, Winter K, Abrams RA, Safran H, Regine WF, McNulty S, Wu AJ, Du KL, Seaward SA, Bian SX, Aljumaily R, Shivnani AT, Moore T, Crocenzi T, DiPetrillo TA, Kuykendal A, Crane CH, Goodman KA. Analysis of Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance in NRG Oncology RTOG 0848. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics 2021, 111: S40. PMID: 34700550, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.07.114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnalysis of Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance in NRG Oncology RTOG 0848
Tchelebi L, Winter K, Abrams R, Safran H, Regine W, McNulty S, Wu A, Du K, Seaward S, Bian S, Aljumaily R, Shivnani A, Moore T, Crocenzi T, DiPetrillo T, Kuykendal A, Crane C, Goodman K. Analysis of Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance in NRG Oncology RTOG 0848. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2021, 111: s40. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.07.114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical treatment volumePlanning target volumeIntensity-modulated RTTarget volumeRadiation therapy quality assuranceDose-volume histogramsTreatment planning dataGross target volumeTrained radiation oncologistsPretreatment QAVolume histogramsContouring atlasTreatment planningAdjuvant gemcitabine-based chemotherapyResectable pancreatic head adenocarcinomaRT planningIsodose lineQA analysisGemcitabine-based chemotherapyPancreatic head adenocarcinomaNRG Oncology RTOGReal-time quality assurancePre-operative imagingImpact of RTTreatment volumeInterprofessional Image Verification Workshop for Physician and Physics Residents: A Multi-Institutional Experience
Padilla L, Burmeister JW, Burnett OL, Covington EL, Den RB, Dominello MM, Du KL, Galavis PE, Junell S, Kahn J, Kishore M, Mooney K, Mukhopadhyay ND, Studenski MT, Yechieli RL, Fields EC. Interprofessional Image Verification Workshop for Physician and Physics Residents: A Multi-Institutional Experience. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2021, 111: 1058-1065. PMID: 34380009, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.07.1706.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreaking Tradition to Bridge Bench and Bedside: Accelerating the MD-PhD-Residency Pathway.
Modrek AS, Tanese N, Placantonakis DG, Sulman EP, Rivera R, Du KL, Gerber NK, David G, Chesler M, Philips MR, Cangiarella J. Breaking Tradition to Bridge Bench and Bedside: Accelerating the MD-PhD-Residency Pathway. Academic Medicine 2021, 96: 518-521. PMID: 33464738, DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000003920.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Effects of M-CSF Inhibition And Radiotherapy In A Murine Model Of Colorectal Cancer
Nguy S, Diskin B, Adam S, Li E, Liria M, Domogauer J, Taneja S, Teruel J, Wang H, Osterman S, Miller G, Du K. Effects of M-CSF Inhibition And Radiotherapy In A Murine Model Of Colorectal Cancer. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2020, 108: e543-e544. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.07.1694.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Clinical Trials
Current Trials
Parallel Phase III Randomized Trials for High Risk Prostate Cancer Evaluating De-Intensification for Lower Genomic Risk and Intensification of Concurrent Therapy for Higher Genomic Risk With Radiation (PREDICT-RT*)
HIC ID2000032279RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date12/31/2033Recruiting ParticipantsA Phase II Randomized Trial of Adjuvant Therapy With Pembrolizumab After Resection of Recurrent/Second Primary Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma With High Risk Features
HIC ID2000031055RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date02/28/2026Recruiting ParticipantsMRI Brain Surveillance Alone Versus MRI Surveillance and Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation (PCI): A Randomized Phase III Trial in Small-Cell Lung Cancer (MAVERICK)
HIC ID2000027403RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date11/15/2025Recruiting ParticipantsPhase II Study to Evaluate Modified Folfirinox and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Non-metastatic Unresectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
HIC ID2000024671RoleSub InvestigatorPrimary Completion Date08/31/2026Recruiting Participants
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Overview
Kevin Du, MD, PhD, is a radiation oncologist who specializes in therapeutic radiology, with a focus on breast cancer and gastrointestinal radiotherapy. He is dedicated to improving cancer care through innovative treatment approaches, including organ preservation techniques and clinical trials aimed at enhancing patient quality of life.
Dr. Du believes in tailoring cancer treatments to meet the individual needs of his patients, leveraging cutting-edge biology and technology. He expresses a strong commitment to his patients, saying, "the incredible opportunity to learn about my patients' lives, what is important to them, and to help them in a time of crisis," is his favorite part of the job.
Dr. Du is an associate professor at Yale School of Medicine, where his work emphasizes the importance of clinical trials in developing new cancer therapies, particularly for challenging conditions like stomach cancer.
“While I can’t guarantee what will happen in the long run, I can guarantee that I will give you the best care possible, and that I will help you in any way I can,” he says.
Dr. Du completed his medical training and doctoral degree at the University of Pennsylvania and a residency in radiation oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Clinical Specialties
Gastrointestinal Radiotherapy; Breast Cancer Radiotherapy; Therapeutic Radiology
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- October 24, 2024
Smilow Shares Breast Cancer Awareness: Empowered through Knowledge, Smilow at Trumbull
- November 27, 2023
Kevin Du, MD, PhD, MSCI, in honor of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
- November 17, 2023
Smilow Shares: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day
- September 29, 2023
New Yale Cancer Center Research Highlighted at Top Radiation Oncology Conference
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Apr 202524Thursday
- EveryoneRaghav Sundar, MD, PhD - Kevin Du, MD, PhD, MSCI - Joanna Gibson, MD, PhD - Daniel Boffa, MDWe will meet on Zoom.