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Physicians | Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

Residency

Physician, Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

  1. Evaluating Adjuvant Radiation Therapy for Grade 2 Meningioma: A Multi-Institutional Analysis. Neurosurgery. 2025 Apr 29. View Evaluating Adjuvant Radiation Therapy for Grade 2 Meningioma: A Multi-Institutional Analysis. Abstract

  2. Impact of brain metastasis size at the time of radiotherapy on local control and radiation necrosis. J Neurooncol. 2025 Apr 15. View Impact of brain metastasis size at the time of radiotherapy on local control and radiation necrosis. Abstract

  3. PD-L1, Tumor Mutational Burden, and Outcomes in NSCLC With Brain Metastases: A Brief Report. JTO Clin Res Rep. 2025 Apr; 6(4):100797. View PD-L1, Tumor Mutational Burden, and Outcomes in NSCLC With Brain Metastases: A Brief Report. Abstract

  4. Re-Irradiation Plus Pembrolizumab: A Phase II Study for Patients with Recurrent Glioblastoma. Clin Cancer Res. 2025 Jan 17; 31(2):316-327. View Re-Irradiation Plus Pembrolizumab: A Phase II Study for Patients with Recurrent Glioblastoma. Abstract

  5. Intracranial outcomes following neurosurgical resection in patients with brain metastases secondary to HER2-positive breast cancer versus other subtypes. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2025 Jan; 209(2):303-314. View Intracranial outcomes following neurosurgical resection in patients with brain metastases secondary to HER2-positive breast cancer versus other subtypes. Abstract

  6. Progestin-associated meningiomatosis with unusual schwannoma-like morphology. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2024 02 21; 83(3):214-216. View Progestin-associated meningiomatosis with unusual schwannoma-like morphology. Abstract

  7. Clinical Outcomes Among Patients Treated With Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy to Femur Metastases for Oligometastatic Disease Control or Reirradiation: Results From a Large Single-Institution Experience. Adv Radiat Oncol. 2024 Apr; 9(4):101439. View Clinical Outcomes Among Patients Treated With Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy to Femur Metastases for Oligometastatic Disease Control or Reirradiation: Results From a Large Single-Institution Experience. Abstract

  8. Re-irradiation of recurrent IDH-wildtype glioblastoma in the bevacizumab and immunotherapy era: Target delineation, outcomes and patterns of recurrence. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol. 2024 Jan; 44:100697. View Re-irradiation of recurrent IDH-wildtype glioblastoma in the bevacizumab and immunotherapy era: Target delineation, outcomes and patterns of recurrence. Abstract

  9. Inaugural Results of the Individualized Screening Trial of Innovative Glioblastoma Therapy: A Phase II Platform Trial for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Using Bayesian Adaptive Randomization. J Clin Oncol. 2023 Dec 20; 41(36):5524-5535. View Inaugural Results of the Individualized Screening Trial of Innovative Glioblastoma Therapy: A Phase II Platform Trial for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Using Bayesian Adaptive Randomization. Abstract

  10. Evaluating hematologic parameters in newly diagnosed and recurrent glioblastoma: Prognostic utility and clinical trial implications of myelosuppression. Neurooncol Adv. 2023 Jan-Dec; 5(1):vdad083. View Evaluating hematologic parameters in newly diagnosed and recurrent glioblastoma: Prognostic utility and clinical trial implications of myelosuppression. Abstract

  11. Phase I study of a novel glioblastoma radiation therapy schedule exploiting cell-state plasticity. Neuro Oncol. 2023 06 02; 25(6):1100-1112. View Phase I study of a novel glioblastoma radiation therapy schedule exploiting cell-state plasticity. Abstract

  12. Incidence proportion and prognosis of leptomeningeal disease among patients with breast vs. non-breast primaries. Neuro Oncol. 2023 05 04; 25(5):973-983. View Incidence proportion and prognosis of leptomeningeal disease among patients with breast vs. non-breast primaries. Abstract

  13. Comparison of MR-soft tissue based versus biliary stent based alignment for image guidance in pancreatic SBRT. J Appl Clin Med Phys. 2023 Jul; 24(7):e13965. View Comparison of MR-soft tissue based versus biliary stent based alignment for image guidance in pancreatic SBRT. Abstract

  14. Patient specific distortion detection and mitigation in MR images used for stereotactic radiosurgery. Phys Med Biol. 2022 03 11; 67(6). View Patient specific distortion detection and mitigation in MR images used for stereotactic radiosurgery. Abstract

  15. Magnetic Resonance-Guided Prostate Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy With Daily Online Plan Adaptation: Results of a Prospective Phase 1 Trial and Supplemental Cohort. Adv Radiat Oncol. 2022 Sep-Oct; 7(5):100934. View Magnetic Resonance-Guided Prostate Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy With Daily Online Plan Adaptation: Results of a Prospective Phase 1 Trial and Supplemental Cohort. Abstract

  16. Intracerebral haemorrhage in patients with brain metastases receiving therapeutic anticoagulation. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2021 Mar 09. View Intracerebral haemorrhage in patients with brain metastases receiving therapeutic anticoagulation. Abstract

  17. Assessment of Simulated SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Mortality Risk Associated With Radiation Therapy Among Patients in 8 Randomized Clinical Trials. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 03 01; 4(3):e213304. View Assessment of Simulated SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Mortality Risk Associated With Radiation Therapy Among Patients in 8 Randomized Clinical Trials. Abstract

  18. Feasibility of hippocampal avoidance whole brain radiation in patients with hippocampal involvement: Data from a prospective study. Med Dosim. 2021 Spring; 46(1):21-28. View Feasibility of hippocampal avoidance whole brain radiation in patients with hippocampal involvement: Data from a prospective study. Abstract

  19. A Quantitative Framework for Modeling COVID-19 Risk During Adjuvant Therapy Using Published Randomized Trials of Glioblastoma in the Elderly. Neuro Oncol. 2020 Apr 27. View A Quantitative Framework for Modeling COVID-19 Risk During Adjuvant Therapy Using Published Randomized Trials of Glioblastoma in the Elderly. Abstract

  20. Quantifying the impact of surgical decompression on quality of life and identification of factors associated with outcomes in patients with symptomatic metastatic spinal cord compression. J Neurosurg Spine. 2020 08 01; 33(2):237-244. View Quantifying the impact of surgical decompression on quality of life and identification of factors associated with outcomes in patients with symptomatic metastatic spinal cord compression. Abstract

  21. The Current and Evolving Role of Radiation Therapy for Central Nervous System Metastases from Breast Cancer. Curr Oncol Rep. 2019 04 16; 21(6):50. View The Current and Evolving Role of Radiation Therapy for Central Nervous System Metastases from Breast Cancer. Abstract

  22. Breast cancer subtype and intracranial recurrence patterns after brain-directed radiation for brain metastases. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2019 Jul; 176(1):171-179. View Breast cancer subtype and intracranial recurrence patterns after brain-directed radiation for brain metastases. Abstract

  23. Local control after brain-directed radiation in patients with cystic versus solid brain metastases. J Neurooncol. 2019 Apr; 142(2):355-363. View Local control after brain-directed radiation in patients with cystic versus solid brain metastases. Abstract

  24. Neurosurgical Resection and Stereotactic Radiation Versus Stereotactic Radiation Alone in Patients with a Single or Solitary Brain Metastasis. World Neurosurg. 2019 Feb; 122:e1557-e1561. View Neurosurgical Resection and Stereotactic Radiation Versus Stereotactic Radiation Alone in Patients with a Single or Solitary Brain Metastasis. Abstract

  25. Neurologic Complications of Radiation Therapy. Neurol Clin. 2018 08; 36(3):599-625. View Neurologic Complications of Radiation Therapy. Abstract

  26. Impact of pemetrexed on intracranial disease control and radiation necrosis in patients with brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer receiving stereotactic radiation. Radiother Oncol. 2018 03; 126(3):511-518. View Impact of pemetrexed on intracranial disease control and radiation necrosis in patients with brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer receiving stereotactic radiation. Abstract

  27. Phase II Study of Proton-Based Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Liver Metastases: Importance of Tumor Genotype. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2017 09 01; 109(9). View Phase II Study of Proton-Based Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Liver Metastases: Importance of Tumor Genotype. Abstract

  28. Leveraging molecular datasets for biomarker-based clinical trial design in glioblastoma. Neuro Oncol. 2017 Jul 01; 19(7):908-917. View Leveraging molecular datasets for biomarker-based clinical trial design in glioblastoma. Abstract

  29. Gallbladder toxicity and high-dose ablative-intent radiation for liver tumors: Should we constrain the dose? Pract Radiat Oncol. 2017 Sep - Oct; 7(5):e323-e329. View Gallbladder toxicity and high-dose ablative-intent radiation for liver tumors: Should we constrain the dose? Abstract

  30. Multimodal MRI features predict isocitrate dehydrogenase genotype in high-grade gliomas. Neuro Oncol. 2017 01; 19(1):109-117. View Multimodal MRI features predict isocitrate dehydrogenase genotype in high-grade gliomas. Abstract

  31. Hypofractionation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: No More Excuses. JAMA Oncol. 2015 Oct; 1(7):941-2. View Hypofractionation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: No More Excuses. Abstract

  32. In Reply to Levra et al. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2015 Sep 01; 93(1):218-9. View In Reply to Levra et al. Abstract

  33. Prospective assessment of deep inspiration breath-hold using 3-dimensional surface tracking for irradiation of left-sided breast cancer. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2015 Nov-Dec; 5(6):358-65. View Prospective assessment of deep inspiration breath-hold using 3-dimensional surface tracking for irradiation of left-sided breast cancer. Abstract

  34. Whole Lung Irradiation in Adults with Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma: Practice Patterns and Implications for Treatment. Sarcoma. 2015; 2015:591698. View Whole Lung Irradiation in Adults with Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma: Practice Patterns and Implications for Treatment. Abstract

  35. Radiotherapy for liver tumors. Hepat Oncol. 2015 Apr; 2(2):133-146. View Radiotherapy for liver tumors. Abstract

  36. Hypofractionated versus standard radiation therapy with or without temozolomide for older glioblastoma patients. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2015 Jun 01; 92(2):384-9. View Hypofractionated versus standard radiation therapy with or without temozolomide for older glioblastoma patients. Abstract

  37. Outcomes of proton therapy for patients with functional pituitary adenomas. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2014 Nov 01; 90(3):532-9. View Outcomes of proton therapy for patients with functional pituitary adenomas. Abstract

  38. Radiation therapy for liver tumors: ready for inclusion in guidelines? Oncologist. 2014 Aug; 19(8):868-79. View Radiation therapy for liver tumors: ready for inclusion in guidelines? Abstract

  39. Evaluating the Impact of PSA as a Selection Criteria for Nerve Sparing Radical Prostatectomy in a Screened Cohort. Prostate Cancer. 2014; 2014:395078. View Evaluating the Impact of PSA as a Selection Criteria for Nerve Sparing Radical Prostatectomy in a Screened Cohort. Abstract

  40. Chemical genetic strategy identifies histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) and HDAC2 as therapeutic targets in sickle cell disease. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 Jul 13; 107(28):12617-22. View Chemical genetic strategy identifies histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) and HDAC2 as therapeutic targets in sickle cell disease. Abstract

  41. An erythroid differentiation signature predicts response to lenalidomide in myelodysplastic syndrome. PLoS Med. 2008 Feb; 5(2):e35. View An erythroid differentiation signature predicts response to lenalidomide in myelodysplastic syndrome. Abstract

  42. A new double-lumen tube adapter. Anesth Analg. 1980 Jul; 59(7):507-8. View A new double-lumen tube adapter. Abstract

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Carelton College

2004, Northfield, MN

Graduate School

University of Wisconsin-Madison

2008, Madison, WI

Medical School

Medical College of Wisconsin

2012, Milwaukee, WI

Residency

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2015, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Harvard Medical Toxicology Program

2017, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

2019, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Clemson University

2009, Clemson, SC

Medical School

Medical University of South Caroline

2013, Charleston, SC

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital

2014, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital

2016, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2019, Boston, MA

Graduate School

Master's of Health Profession’s Education

Massachusetts Institute of Health Professions

2019, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Middlebury College

1994, Middlebury, VT

Medical School

Boston University School of Medicine

2001, Boston, MA

Internship

Pediatrics

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2001, Boston, MA

Residency

Pediatrics

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2002, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Cardiovascular Critical Care

Boston Children's Hospital

2007, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

The Royal London Hospital Medical College

London, England

Residency

Medicine

Royal College of Physicians

London, England

Fellowship

Pediatric Intensive Care

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

London, England

Fellowship

Pediatric Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurocritical Care

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

London, England

Fellowship

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, MD

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Madras

1987, Coimbatore, India

Medical School

University of Madras, Coimbatore Medical College

1987, Coimbatore, India

Internship

Coimbatore Medical College

1988, Coimbatore, India

Residency

University Medical Center

1994, Stonybrook, NY

Fellowship

Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center

1998, Seattle, WA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2001, Boston, MA

Graduate School

MPH

Harvard School of Public Health

2005, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

University of Minnesota Medical School

2003, Twin Cities, MN

Residency

Pediatrics

University of Minnesota

2005, Twin Cities, MN

Residency

Neurology

Northwestern University, Lurie Children's Hospital

2008, Chicago, IL

Fellowship

Harvard University, Boston Children's Hospital

2009, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Graduate School

Keio University

1989, Tokyo, Japan

Medical School

Keio University School of Medicine

1993, Tokyo, Japan

Internship

Keio University

1995, Tokyo, Japan

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

1998, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2000, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Brown University

2003, Providence, RI

Medical School

University of Massachusetts Medical School

2008, Worcester, MA

Internship

Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital/ Boston Medical Center

2009, Boston, MA

Residency

Residency

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2011, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Boston Children's Hospital

2015, Bosotn, MA

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