Dr. David G.Kirsch

Dr. David G. Kirsch, MD, PhD, is a prominent radiation oncologist and physician-scientist known for his pioneering research in sarcoma biology, radiation therapy, and cancer genetics. He currently serves as Professor and Vice Chair for Basic and Translational Research in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Duke University School of Medicine. He also holds appointments in the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology and is a leading investigator at the Duke Cancer Institute. Dr. Kirsch earned his MD and PhD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in radiation oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is board-certified in Radiation Oncology and is widely recognized for integrating basic science with clinical innovation.