Grand Rounds
Grand Rounds is a series of international presentations exploring the use of radiation for nononcologic conditions. Through these sessions, we aim to share knowledge, encourage collaboration and highlight emerging evidence and clinical experiences from around the world.
Upcoming Grand Rounds
October Grand Rounds
Join ASTRO’s Functional Radiation Medicine Grand Rounds to explore the expanding role of stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation (STAR) for nononcologic conditions. Featuring Clifford Robinson, MD, and Kenneth Merrell, MD, this session will highlight emerging applications, treatment approaches, and key lessons in functional radiation medicine. Register today.
Grand Rounds Archives
Musculoskeletal Disorders
In September, experts from the United States and Germany discussed the evolving role of radiation therapy for nononcologic conditions during the next Functional Radiation Medicine Grand Rounds event. The speakers include:
Moderators - Jan Kriz, MD, PhD, radiation oncologist
- Robert Blach, MD, MBBS, radiation oncologist
- Oliver Micke, MD, radiation oncologist
- Lisa Weissman, PhD, radiation oncology researcher
- Gopal Bajaj, MD, MBA, radiation oncologist
In April, presenters displayed three edge cases using radiation medicine for musculoskeletal disorders: plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis and immune-related inflammatory arthritis in the Functional Radiation Medicine Grand Rounds event. The speakers and panelists included:
- John Plastaras, MD, PhD, FASTRO, radiation oncologist
- Ramji Rajendran, MD, PhD, radiation oncologist
- Michael Yunes, MD, radiation oncologist
- Jessica Schuster, MD, radiation oncologist
- Logan Barnes, PA-C, radiation physician assistant
- Rose Li, MD, PhD, radiation oncologist
- Tanya Dorff, MD, radiation oncologist
In February, a multidisciplinary team from Australia explored aspects of the overall management of osteoarthritis and Dupuytren’s disease in the inaugural Functional Radiation Medicine Grand Rounds event. The speakers included:
- Jarad Martin, MBChB, radiation oncologist
- Peter Gorayski, BMBS, radiation oncologist
- Tanya Burgess, MBBS, orthopedic surgeon
- David Hunter, MBBS, rheumatologist
