Kenneth B. Roberts, MD
Professor of Therapeutic Radiology; Chief, Cardiac Brachytherapy Program, Therapeutic Radiology; Chief, Lymphoma/Sarcoma Radiotherapy Program, Therapeutic Radiology; Chief, Pediatrics Radiotherapy Program, Therapeutic Radiology; Associate Chief of Radiation Oncology, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Therapeutic Radiology
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Biography
As a practicing, productive academic physician, my current clinical interests have emphasized the role of radiotherapy in pediatric malignancies, lymphomas, leukemias, sarcomas, colo-anal cancers, and benign inflammatory conditions. Correspondingly, my clinical research interests have been translational and practical, emphasizing combined modality therapy in cancer management, late effects of therapy including secondary malignancies, and the utilization of brachytherapy (implanted radiation sources) in both malignant and benign disease.
Education & Training
- MSDuke University School of Law, Legal Studies (1994)
- ResidentDuke University Medical Center (1992)
- FellowDuke University Medical Center (1989)
- ResidentOhio State University Hospitals (1987)
- MDDuke University (1984)
- BSMassachusetts Institute of Technology, Chemistry and Biology (1979)
Activities
- Semi-annual meetings, most recent hosted in North AmericaMontreal, Quebec, Canada 2009International Pediatric Radiology Oncology Society
- Hodgkins Lymphoma lectureChiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand 2007Visiting Professor
- international meta-analysis of Phase III trials of chemoradiotherapy in cervix cancerLondon, England, United Kingdom 2005Chemoradiation for Cervical Cancer Meta-analysis Collaboration (CCCMAC)
- lymphomas, cervix cancer, lung cancer, PET imagingMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2002Visiting Professor, sabbatical leave from Yale
- cervix cancer, pediatric malignancies, lymphomas, total body irradiationCaracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela 1992Phase III trial of mitomycin C as an adjunct to radiotherapy for locally advanced cervix cancer; co-author of Spanish language radiation oncology textbook; visiting professor
- European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - travel awardStockholm, Stockholm, Sweden 1988Visiting Fellow
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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America’s Top Doctors for Cancer, 2006-present | Castle Connolly Medical Ltd | 2009 |
America’s Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2005-present | Castle Connolly Medical Ltd | 2009 |
Travel Award to the 1998 European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland, September 20-24, 1998 | ASTRO (American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology) | 1998 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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American Radium Society | Constitution and By-laws Committee | 2008 |
American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) | Government Relations Committee member and Annual Advocacy Day (lobbying effort in Washington, DC) | 2007 - Present |
American Radium Society | Scientific Advisory Board | 2006 - 2007 |
Yale University School of Medicine | Admissions Committee, YSM | 2004 - 2005 |
consortium of Connecticut Hospitals, physicians, scientists, and physicists | Radiation Response Planning Group for Connecticut, developing state-wide plan to respond to radiation terrorism, 7/03 – 7/07 | 2003 - Present |
Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center | Current member of Pediatric Oncology, Sarcoma, and Lymphoma sections, prior Member of Gynecology Oncology section | 2003 - Present |
Childrens Oncology Group | Hodgkin’s Committee member | 2002 - Present |
Yale University School of Medicine | Human Investigations Committee, YSM | 2001 - 2002 |
Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center | Protocol Review Committee, YSM, YCC | 1995 - 2004 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Educational Council | 1995 - Present |
Departments & Organizations
- Brain Tumor Center
- Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Gastrointestinal Radiotherapy
- Gynecologic Oncology Program
- Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Program
- Pediatric Radiotherapy
- Prostate & Genitourinary Radiotherapy
- Radiobiology and Genome Integrity
- Spine Radiosurgery
- Therapeutic Radiology
- Yale Cancer Center
- Yale Medicine
- Yale Ventures