Sharbacha Edward

Sharbacha Edward is an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine, joining the faculty in 2025 after completing her residency there. Originally from St. Lucia, she earned a BS in Physics from Illinois Institute of Technology (2014) and a PhD in Medical Physics from MD Anderson (2022). Her work focuses on quality assurance in radiation therapy and brachytherapy optimization.

• BS, Physics - Illinois Institute of Technology (2014)
• PhD, Medical Physics - University of Texas MD Anderson (2022)
• Residency, Medical Physics - Washington University School of Medicine (2024)

Dr. Edward's research addresses error quantification in radiation therapy through IROC phantom studies, quality assurance improvements, and automation of brachytherapy planning. Her publications reveal expertise in MLC delivery errors, dose calculation verification, and stereotactic radiosurgery limitations.

Scientific recognition includes the ESTRO-Jack Fowler award (2022). Key contributions span:

• Quality assurance methodologies for radiation oncology
• High-dose-rate brachytherapy standardization
• Clinical workflow optimization
• Dosimetric criteria development for breast cancer treatment