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Ronald Chen, M.D., MPH, FASCO, FASTRO

Ronald Chen portrait
Professor, Radiation Oncology
rchen2@kumc.edu

Professional Background

Dr. Chen is an internationally-recognized radiation oncologist in genitourinary cancers (prostate, bladder, kidney, testis). He has written multiple national guidelines for the American Urological Association (AUA) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) on the treatment of prostate cancer, and is frequently asked to speak across the US and internationally about the latest advances cancer treatment and research. He has also written several textbooks and book chapters on prostate and bladder cancers -- which are read by urologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and students internationally.

Education and Training
  • MPH, Clinical Effectiveness, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
  • MD, Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
  • Residency, Radiation Oncology, Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, Boston, MA
  • Residency, Radiation Oncology, Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, Boston, MA
  • Internship, Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Professional Affiliations
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), Member, 2018 - Present
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), Association for Director of Radiation Oncology Programs best practices and standards for milestones/clinical competency working group, Member, 2018 - Present
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), Radiation Oncology Institute Research Committee, Member, 2016 - Present
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), Comparative Effectiveness Research Resource Panel, Member, 2016 - Present
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), ASTRO Annual Meeting Education Committee, Member, 2016 - Present
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), ASTRO Clinical, Translational and Basic Science Advisory Committee, Immediate Past Chair, 2014 - 2015
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), ASTRO Clinical, Translational and Basic Science Advisory Committee , Chair, 2013 - 2014

Research

Overview

Dr. Chen's research focuses on improving treatments and cure rates for cancer patients, and on reducing side effects and improving quality of life for patients after treatment. He leads several national and international clinical trials in prostate, bladder and testicular cancers. Dr. Chen has received many research grants from the National Cancer Institute, Department of Defense, and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute for his research. He has published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles, many in the most prestigious medical journals.