RTOG Foundation Committees

Research Strategy Committee

The Research Strategy Committee is responsible for reviewing and prioritizing proposed RTOGF trial concepts and presenting concepts to the RTOGF board, identifying protocol chairs and co-chairs for RTOGF trials as needed, collaborating with the RTOGF board to develop future research direction and strategies, provide a framework for reviewing and approving scientific publications, and mentoring and training young and/or new investigators.

Chairs

           

Edwin Posadas


Co-Chair

 

Mark Mishra


Co-Chair 

       
             

Members

           

Katelyn Atkins

 

Yuhchyau Chen

 

Jun Gong

 

Samuel Klempner

             

Nina Sanford

 

Dian Wang

 

James Yu

   

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee is responsible for annually reviewing and updating the RTOGF conflict of interest policy as well as implementing this COI process across RTOGF and reviewing potential conflicts that are identified. Additionally, this committee regularly reviews bylaws and proposes modifications as needed and develops a framework for reviewing and updating RTOGF policies and procedures.

Chair

           

Stuart J. Wong

       
         

Members

       

Lisa Kachnic

 

Seth Rosenthal

 

Maria Werner-Wasik

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for recruiting investigators and sites to RTOGF as well as for developing a long-lasting relationship between RTOGF and investigators through communications and feedback. In addition, the committee is also responsible for nominating and leading the elections for the positions of RTOGF board member and board chair.

Chair

           

Seth Rosenthal

           
             

Members

           

Jean-Paul Bahary

 

Bridget Koontz

 

Clifford Robinson

 

Tony Wang

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee is responsible for expanding content development and reach of the current RTOGF communications channels and platforms, including website, newsletters, email marketing, and social media. The committee is also responsible for the development of educational materials for member sites and corporate partners.

Chair

           

Kristin Higgins

           
             

Members

           

Fumiko Chino

 

Michael Chuong

 

William Hall

 

Salma Jabbour

             

Miriam Knoll

 

Bryan Traughber

 

Dian Wang

   

Participate in RTOG Research

To participate as an RTOG study investigator, your organization must be part of the RTOG Foundation network. Patients who wish to participate in a study must be under the care of an RTOG participating investigator. For additional information, email info@rtog.org or call 1-215-574-3173.

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