Dr. David Gius, MD, PhD, is a distinguished radiation oncologist and molecular biologist known for his pioneering research on the role of aging, metabolism, and sirtuin biology in cancer development. He serves as Professor and Associate Director of Translational Research at the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Gius earned his MD and PhD from the University of Chicago, completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, and is board-certified in Radiation Oncology. He is widely recognized for his work on mitochondrial function, oxidative stress, and their impact on cancer initiation and therapeutic resistance.
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Background
Education
Medical school: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Residency: Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
Fellowship: Radiation and Cellular Oncology & Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, The University of Chicago
Board certification: American Board of Radiology
Awards
ASTRO Mentorship Award - 2024
Memberships and affiliations
American Association of Physicians
Established Investigator Scholar in Cancer Research (CPRIT)
Fellow-Fellow of American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (FASTRO)
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Radiation Oncology Teacher of the Year Mallinckrodt Institute