Dr. Parisa Shamsesfandabadi ๐บ๐ธ is a passionate radiation oncologist with a dynamic academic and clinical background, currently serving as Chief Resident at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA ๐ผ. She combines a global medical foundation from Iran with extensive U.S. clinical training ๐ฎ๐ทโก๏ธ๐บ๐ธ. Driven by innovation and compassion, Parisa has earned national recognition with multiple prestigious awards ๐
. Her dedication extends beyond clinical excellence to impactful research, global health, and mentorship ๐๐. With hands-on experiences at leading institutions like Duke, UNC, and VA Medical Center, her expertise spans brain, breast, liver, and prostate cancer research ๐ง ๐ช. Parisaโs unique blend of research, service, and leadership reflects her lifelong commitment to patient care, academic excellence, and transformative cancer therapy ๐. In addition to her clinical role, she actively contributes as an editorial assistant, social ambassador, and peer-reviewer to renowned medical journals and organizations ๐๐ค. She’s a true rising star in oncology ๐.
Profile
Education ๐
๐ Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology โ Allegheny Health Network, PA (2024โPresent) ๐ฉโโ๏ธ
๐ Residency, Radiation Oncology โ Allegheny Health Network, PA (2019โ2024) ๐
๐ Internship (PGY-1), Transitional Year โ Southern Hills Hospital, Las Vegas, NV (2019โ2020) ๐ฅ
๐ M.D. โ Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Iran (2007โ2014) ๐๐ฎ๐ท
๐ High School โ Tehran Farzanegan School, NODET (2000โ2007) ๐ง ๐ซ
Parisa’s academic journey reflects brilliance from the start, attending Iranโs elite NODET school ๐. She pursued medicine at KaUMS, consistently ranking top in medical Olympiads ๐ฅ. Her U.S. medical training includes internship and residency in highly reputed institutions, leading to her current leadership as Chief Resident ๐งโโ๏ธ. Her academic record is peppered with awards, research, and international training, preparing her for a successful future as a physician-scientist and leader in cancer care ๐งฌ๐ฉบ.
Experience ๐จโ๐ซ
๐ Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology โ AHN (2024โPresent)
๐ Research Associate โ VA Medical Center, Durham, NC ๐งช
๐ Visiting Scholar โ Duke, UNC, CCC Las Vegas ๐ซ
๐ Research Visitor โ RAI Lab, Duke University (Glioma Imaging) ๐ง
๐ Research Associate โ KaUMS, Iran (Probiotics Study) ๐ง
๐ Medical Assistant โ Advanced Pain Management, NV ๐
๐ Volunteer โ Rural Clinics, Pediatrics & Geriatrics Programs ๐ง๐ต
๐ Editorial Assistant โ eContour ๐
๐ Communications Intern โ RTOG Foundation ๐ฌ
Dr. Parisa brings a rich portfolio of clinical and research experience across top U.S. and international institutions ๐. From clinical research on prostate and brain cancers to hands-on patient care and administrative duties, she is known for her leadership, empathy, and academic dedication ๐ฅ๐ง ๐.
Awards & Recognitions ๐
๐ 2024 RTOG Communications Intern
๐ฐ 2023 $25K Grant โ MRLinac Sarcoma (Benedum Foundation)
๐งณ 2023 Travel Grants โ ARS, ACRO, ACR
๐ฅ 2022 Resident Best Abstract โ ABS
๐ 2022 Editorial/Fellow Roles โ eContour, The Mednet, NRG
๐ 2022 RePRT Peer Reviewer โ Red Journal
๐ 2022 Travel Award โ eContour Vulvar Cancer Guidelines
๐ฉโ๐ Olympiad Champion โ 4x Gold in Iran Medical Olympiads
๐ง UNESCO Youth Award โ Earthquake Awareness Project
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Sharif University Medal โ Math & Graphs Competition
๐งช Ranked 1st in Nationwide Chemistry Lab Exam
๐ Published Short Book โ โWorld of Animalsโ
๐ Parisaโs excellence is recognized through national and international grants, editorial roles, peer-review selections, and top medical student honors ๐
. From early academic brilliance to clinical and research impact, her accolades reflect a rare blend of intellect, service, and innovation ๐โจ.
Research Interests ๐ฌ
๐ง Radiogenomics โ Brain Cancer Imaging (Duke, UNC)
๐งฌ MR-Linac SBRT โ Liver, Pancreatic, Prostate, and Breast Cancers
๐ช Strength Training Impact โ Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer
๐งฒ Adaptive Radiation Therapy โ CBCT, MRI-based Comparisons
๐ Treatment Planning โ Monte Carlo vs Cone Algorithm
๐งซ Biomarker Evaluation โ Breast Cancer (KaUMS & Leiden University)
๐ง Probiotics vs Regular Yogurt in Pediatric Diarrhea
๐ฅ Editorial & Peer Review Roles โ Red Journal, The Mednet, eContour
Dr. Shamsesfandabadiโs research bridges advanced imaging, functional planning, and personalized therapy in oncology ๐ง . Her projects focus on enhancing precision radiation therapy using radiogenomics, AI-driven adaptive planning, and improving survivorship through integrative approaches ๐ป๐ก. Sheโs driven to optimize outcomes in patients with complex cancers like gliomas, HCC, and pancreatic malignancies, while actively contributing to guidelines and clinical trials ๐งช๐ฅ. A rising voice in the next-gen of physician-scientists ๐.
- -Kirichenko, A., Uemura, T., Hasan, S., Lian, Y., Abel, S., Renz, P.,
Shamsesfandabadi, P., Carpenter, J., Thai, N., โStereotactic Body Radiotherapy
(SBRT) for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) with Single Photon Emission
Computed Tomography (SPECT) Functional Treatment Planning in Patients with
Advanced Hepatic Cirrhosis.โ Advances in Radiation Oncology (Accepted,
July 2023).
- Goss, M., Champ, C., Trombetta, M, Shamsesfandabadi, P., DeMartino, V.,
Wegner, R., Beriwal, S., Eisen, V. โThe Comparison of Collapsed Cone and
Monte Carlo Algorithms in Tangential Breast Planning.โ Journal of Radiotherapy
in Practice. (April 2023).
- Mazurowski, M.A., Clark, K., Czarnek, N. M., Shamsesfandabadi, P., et al.
โRadiogenomics of lower-grade glioma: algorithmically assessed tumor shape
is associated with tumor genomic subtypes in a multi-institutional study with
The Cancer Genome Atlas data.โ Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 2017, May;
133(1): 27-35. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 28470431.
- Mazurowski, M. A., Clark, K., Czarnek, N. M., Shamsesfandabadi, P., et al.
(2017, March 21). โRadiogenomic analysis of lower grade glioma: a pilot multiinstitutional study shows an association between quantitative image features
and tumor genomics.โ SPIE, The international society for optics and photonics.
- – Sharif, A., Kheirkhah, D., Shamsesfandabadi, P., et al. โComparison of Regular
and Probiotic Yogurts in Treatment of Acute Watery Diarrhea in Children.โ
Journal of Probiotics and Health. 2016, Feb; 5(1): 164.