James B. Yu

James B. Yu, MD, MHS, is a Professor of Radiation Oncology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and former Professor at Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in improving cancer outcomes through advanced radiotherapy techniques and evaluating new radiation technologies' effectiveness. His leadership roles include Editor-in-Chief of JNCI Cancer Spectrum and Deputy Editor of Practical Radiation Oncology. Dr. Yu holds over 350 publications and co-edited Pocket Radiation Oncology.

Education

• BS, Yale University (1999)
• MD, University of Michigan Medical School (2004)
• MHS, Yale University (2014)

Research Focus

Dr. Yu's work emphasizes optimizing radiation therapies, addressing healthcare disparities in cancer care, and advancing patient-reported outcomes. His research bridges clinical practice and policy, examining how new technologies are adopted nationally. Notable projects include evaluating SBRT efficacy and combating insurance denials for radiation therapy.

Awards & Honors

• 2023: Fellow, American Society for Radiation Oncology
• 2017: Yale Cancer Center Cancer Prevention Prize
• 2008: Roentgen Resident Research Award

Grants & Collaborations

He collaborates with institutions like the Southwest Oncology Group and COPPER Center. Key grants focus on prostate cancer treatment optimization and healthcare policy reforms.

Labs & Teams

Leads initiatives at the Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center at Yale, focusing on translational and policy-driven oncology research.