President's Corner
Welcome to ASTRO President’s Corner, a video series where ASTRO President, Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, and other ASTRO leadership will present different topics and interviews to give more insights into the Society’s operations.
Episode Six
Member Spotlight: Dr. Freddy Escorcia
The latest episode features an interview with Freddy Escorcia, MD, PhD, executive director at RayzeBio Inc. and a special volunteer at the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Escorcia discusses his career and interest in radiopharmaceuticals including work in the university, governmental and now industry sectors. Dr. Escorcia is speaking with Dr. Vapiwala in his personal capacity and his views do not reflect those of RayzeBio Inc, a Bristol Myers Squibb company.
Past Episodes
Dr. Daniel Petereit
This week’s Member Spotlight features Daniel Petereit, MD, FASTRO, who discusses Walking Forward, a program he co-founded to tackle health disparities and improve cancer outcomes within South Dakota’s Native American community.
Dr. Tamer Refaat
In this Member Spotlight, ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, and Tamer Refaat, MD, PhD, MSCI, discuss the International Ambassadors program, which expands global access to radiation oncology and strengthens partnerships between international members.
Dr. Anna Paulsson
In this episode of the President’s Corner, ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, interviews Anna Paulsson, MD. Dr. Paulsson discusses her community practice in agricultural Petaluma and shares how early-career members can volunteer with ASTRO.
Dr. Samuel Marcrom
In this President's Corner episode, Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, interviews Samuel Marcrom, MD, about QuadShot News, a platform he co-founded to provide oncologists with daily updates on the latest advancements in cancer care.
Dr. Onyinye Balogun
ASTRO President Dr. Neha Vapiwala and Dr. Onyinye Balogun discuss gynecologic cancer research in Zambia and Nigeria. Listen now to learn why Dr. Balogun advises mentees not to be their own "rate-limiting step."
