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Yale Cancer Center Research Highlighted at ASTRO 2020

October 29, 2020

Yale Cancer Center (YCC) scientists presented research at the 62nd 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

Submitted by Anne Doerr on October 29, 2020