Reshma Jagsi, M.D., D.Phil., is the Lawrence Davis Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University. Internationally recognized for her work as a clinical trialist and health services researcher in the field of breast cancer, Dr. Jagsi focuses on advancing the ways in which breast cancer is treated with radiation and the understanding of patient decision-making, cost, and access to appropriate care. She also studies issues of bioethics arising from cancer care and women's inclusion in the medical profession. She is the author of over 500 articles in peer-reviewed journals, including multiple high-impact publications in journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Her research has been funded by independent grants from the NIH and numerous foundations. Dr. Jagsi is Chair of the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH Clinical Center, Vice Chair of the HACE Steering Committee for ASTRO, Vice Chair of the Breast Committee of NRG, a member of the Steering Committee of the Early Breast Cancer Trialists Collaborative Group, and Associate Editor for JAMA Oncology. Her contributions have been recognized with her election to the National Academy of Medicine, American Society of Clinical Investigation, and Association of American Physicians, the Leadership Award of the AAMC’s Group on Women in Medicine and Science, LEAD Oncology’s Woman of the Year Award, AMWA’s Woman in Science Award, AMSA’s Women Leaders Award, and ASTRO's inaugural mentorship award. She is a fellow of the AAAS, ASCO, ASTRO, AAWR, and the Hastings Center.
Disclosures:
- Employment: Emory University:Chair:Employee;NIH:Special govt employee:Employee;University of Michigan:Adjunct Professor:Other
- Compensation: NIH: Research Grants, Research Funding, Research Salary Support, Grant Research Funding-End Date: to present ;Doris Duke Charitable Foundation: Research Grants, Research Funding, Research Salary Support, Grant Research Funding-End Date: to present ;Komen Foundation: Research Grants, Research Funding, Research Salary Support, Grant Research Funding, Travel Expenses-End Date: to present ;American Cancer Society: Research Grants, Research Funding, Research Salary Support,Grant Research Funding-End
- Ownership: Equity Quotient:Stock Options
- Leadership: JAMA Oncology:Viewpoints Editor