Austin Kirschner, M.D., Ph.D.
- Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Austin Kirschner, M.D., Ph.D.
- Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
615-322-2555
austin.kirschner@vumc.org
2220 Pierce Ave, B944 TVC
Nashville, TN 37232
Nashville, TN 37232
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I am a physician in the department of radiation oncology. I treat several types of malignancies including genitourinary, pediatrics, lymphoma, leukemia, and cutaneous malignancies.
I also have research interests that involve the study of cancer biology with focus on developing new cancer treatments and improving therapies that are currently used. I focus on targeted cancer treatment as well as the combination of drug therapy with radiation therapy to enhance its effectiveness, while limiting toxicity and side effects. Ultimately, my goal is to translate my research findings into clinical trials.
Research Interests
- Prostate Cancer
- Development of Radiation Sensitizing Drugs
- Investigation of Cancer Treatment-Resistance Mechanisms
Clinical Interests
- Pediatrics
- Lymphoma / Leukemia
- Genitourinary Malignancies
- Tremor Treatment by Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Honors/Awards
- Honors Scholar, New York University
- Isidore Rubiner Award for Chemistry, New York University
- NASA Graduate Student Research Program Fellowship Grant, New York University
- Medical Scientist Training Program, Northwestern University
- Biotechnology Training Program, Northwestern University
- ABR Leonard B. Holman Research Pathway, Vanderbilt University
- RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, Vanderbilt University
- American Brachytherapy Society HDR Brachytherapy Scholarship, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center, Toronto, CA
Education
- M.D., Northwestern University, Evanston/Chicago, Illinois (2009)
- Ph.D., Northwestern University, Evanston/Chicago, Illinois (2007)
- M.S., New York University, New York, New York (2001)
- B.A., New York University, New York, New York (2000)
Postgraduate Training
- Internship - Northshore University Healthsystem, Evanston, IL (Affiliate of University of Chicago)
- Residency - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN