Matthew Austin

Matthew Austin, MD, is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) at Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in melanoma and genitourinary cancers, providing care at Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Centers in Westerly, RI, and Waterford, CT. He completed his medical degree at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine, residency at Brown University (serving as Chief Resident), and fellowship in medical oncology-hematology at Yale Cancer Center.

His research focuses on immune checkpoint inhibitors, immunotherapy responses, and tumor biology. Collaborations with Dr. Harriet Kluger explore autoantibody assays and RNA sequencing in cancer patients. He has published on topics including hypophysitis, morning report efficacy in medical training, and pulmonary hypertension in myelofibrosis.

Board certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Austin contributes to clinical care and education. His work integrates oncology with advancements in medical technology and patient outcomes.