Yale Cancer Center Research Highlighted at ASTRO 2020

Yale Cancer Center scientists presented research at the 62^nd annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) virtual meeting held October 25-28. The conference brings together clinicians and researchers from all oncology disciplines to exchange ideas and promote multidisciplinary care for cancer. Research and session highlights from YCC scientists include:

A Multi-Institutional External Validation of a Deep-Learning Based Platform for Prediction of Outcomes following SBRT Treatment for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Abstract: 1103

Author: Sanjay Aneja

Post-Operative Radiation Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Comparison of Radiation Therapy Techniques

Abstract: 2288

Authors: Vikram Jairam, Roy H. Decker

Outcomes of Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Immunotherapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma with Brain Metastases

Abstract: 3709

Authors: Veronica L. Chiang

Nanoparticle-Encapsulated NAMPT Inhibitors Administered via Convection Enhanced Delivery as a Novel Glioma Radiosensitization Strategy

Abstract: 3316

Authors: Jason M. Beckta, Ranjit S. Bindra

Overcoming Barriers to Radiation Oncology Access in Low-Resource Environments

Moderator: Henry Soo-Min Park, MD, MPH

The Applicability of Hypofractionation for Breast, Prostate and Head and Neck Cancers: A Case-Based, Resource-Stratified Panel Discussion

Presenter: Meena S. Moran, MD

For more information about YCC participation at ASTRO 2020: YCC ASTRO 2020