Jillian R. Gunther

Dr. Jillian R. Gunther serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she joined full-time faculty in the Hematology Section of Radiation Oncology in 2017 after completing residency training at the institution. Her clinical focus centers on lymphoma treatment with emphasis on maintaining high cure rates while minimizing treatment-related side effects.

She earned both her MD and PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, establishing her foundation in translational cancer research.

Dr. Gunther's research program prioritizes clinical trials investigating innovative radiation therapy strategies for lymphoma patients, specifically targeting reductions in long-term toxicities without compromising efficacy. Her work bridges clinical practice and therapeutic optimization through rigorous trial design and patient-centered outcomes assessment.