Radiation Oncology Researcher Tier List

[RadOncMegatron]

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Just for fun! I didn't want to be too mean on this and its more "recent" so no Michalski, Roach, Zietmann, etc. who are also really good. I also didn't want to waste too much time ok. This is not ordered within the tier.

S Tier - These guys changed the theoretical basis of oncology
A Tier - Physicists and Laskell who changed how we do things day to day (highly considered for S tier). Physicians who are pushing the envelope and making new indications for radiation. Also, a UK reps where lots of excellent rad onc research is happening.
B Tier - Exciting and/or up and coming reseachers that have not yet changed the field.
D Tier - D is for De-Escalation. Nuff said...
R Tier - Retrospective review warriors aka you & me 🤣

 

[TheWallnerus]

In terms of prolificness and impact Charlotte Coles trumps everyone here imho

 

[RadOncMegatron]

In terms of prolificness and impact Charlotte Coles trumps everyone here imho

Agreed. I updated the list. Also added Spratt and Zaorsky.

 

[RickyScott]

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Just for fun! I didn't want to be too mean on this and its more "recent" so no Michalski, Roach, Zietmann, etc. who are also really good. I also didn't want to waste too much time ok. This is not ordered within the tier.

S Tier - These guys changed the theoretical basis of oncology
A Tier - Physicists and Laskell who changed how we do things day to day (highly considered for S tier). Physicians who are pushing the envelope and making new indications for radiation. Also, a UK reps where lots of excellent rad onc research is happening.
B Tier - Exciting and/or up and coming reseachers that have not yet changed the field.
D Tier - D is for De-Escalation. Nuff said...
R Tier - Retrospective review warriors aka you & me 🤣

A tier should be docs who either change how we treat or ran pivotal phase 3 trials . Spratt absolutely does not belong here, and certainly has contributed less than someone like pollack (phase 3 trials in dose escalation, hypofract/ adt/nodal and xrt post prostatextomy). Also, Would probably add Nancy Lee to a list

If sprattt never existed, prostate wouldn’t be treated any differently.

 

[RadOncMegatron]

A tier should be docs who either change how we treat or ran pivotal phase 3 trials . Spratt absolutely does not belong here, and certainly has contributed less than someone like pollack (phase 3 trials in dose escalation, hypofract/ adt/nodal and xrt post prostatextomy). Also, Would probably add Nancy Lee to a list

If sprattt never existed, prostate wouldn’t be treated any differently.

I added Nancy Lee. I don't disagree with Pollack, but I think Spratt has done good stuff. May need another tier...

I also personally like what Shankar Siva (not sure if I should put him in A tier...) and what Ethan Ludmir are doing.

 

[brushbeamscanning]

Arjun Sahgal I would argue deserves a spot. You're also missing a bunch of relatively high impact basic scientists who happen to be radiation oncologists; obviously we're more biased towards translational research/clinical stuf.