Elizabeth Zhang-Velten

Elizabeth Zhang-Velten is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. She specializes in radiation therapy techniques and their clinical applications, with a focus on hypofractionated radiotherapy and radiation-induced cardiac dysfunction. Her research bridges oncology, medical physics, and clinical practice, emphasizing translational outcomes and patient-centered care.

• Affiliations: University of Southern California (USC), Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Education: Burchard Scholar at MIT (2006)

Her research interests include advancing targeted radiotherapy approaches like GammaPod technology, optimizing hypofractionated regimens for gastrointestinal and lung cancers, and mitigating radiation-induced cardiac toxicity through innovative monitoring tools like global longitudinal strain analysis. She has contributed to clinical trials evaluating novel treatment protocols, particularly for patients with poor performance status.

Awards include the 2021 ASCO Young Investigator Award and ASTRO Research Award, recognizing her impactful work in radiation oncology. Her publications span clinical workflows, treatment outcomes, and interdisciplinary strategies in oncology care.