Adam Garsa

Dr. Adam Garsa is an Associate Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology at the University of Southern California (USC) Norris Cancer Hospital and Los Angeles County Medical Center since June 2017. He specializes in advanced radiation therapies for head and neck, central nervous system (CNS), skin cancers, and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). His clinical expertise includes managing complex cases such as chordomas, skull base tumors, and brain metastases. Dr. Garsa's research focuses on optimizing radiation techniques to balance therapeutic efficacy and minimizing side effects, leveraging advanced imaging and dosimetry.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Washington University in St. Louis, with honors)
• M.D. from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
• Radiation Oncology Residency (Washington University School of Medicine)
• CNS Radiation Oncology Fellowship (University of California San Francisco)

Research Interests: Dr. Garsa investigates novel radiation therapies, imaging biomarkers for prognostication (e.g., metabolic tumor volume in HPV-driven cancers), and outcomes analysis for rare tumors like esthesioneuroblastoma and chordoma. His work emphasizes translational applications to clinical practice, including dose-escalation strategies for NSCLC brain metastases and motion management in lung cancer SBRT.

Awards: No formal awards listed, though his contributions to clinical trials and systematic reviews reflect scholarly impact.

Advising/Grants: The text does not explicitly list funded grants or trainees, but his publications suggest active participation in multi-institutional studies and clinical trials.

Labs/Teams: His affiliation with USC Norris Cancer Hospital implies collaboration with oncology research teams focused on radiation innovation and precision medicine.