Eric Lin Chang

Dr. Eric Lin Chang is the Chair and Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine, leading the Department of Radiation Oncology and serving as Medical Director of the Radiation Oncology Service at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He is a globally recognized authority in stereotactic radiosurgery and radiation therapy for central nervous system (CNS) tumors, spinal metastases, and skull base tumors. Prior to USC, he spent 12 years at MD Anderson Cancer Center, establishing its Gamma Knife radiosurgery program.

Education:

• Doctorate in Medicine, Harvard Medical School
• Residency in Radiation Oncology, Harvard Joint Center for Radiation Therapy
• Internship in Internal Medicine, California Pacific Medical Center (UCSF)

Research & Expertise: Dr. Chang specializes in advanced radiation techniques for brain and spine tumors, including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and proton therapy. His work focuses on optimizing treatment outcomes while minimizing neurocognitive and spinal cord toxicity. Key interests include brain metastasis management, meningioma treatment, and guideline development for radiation oncology practices.

Awards & Recognition:

• Listed in Best Doctors in America (2009–2012)
• James D. Cox Mentorship Award (2011)
• Fellowships: ASTRO, ACR, American Radium Society

Grants & Trials:

• Principal Investigator for clinical trials in glioblastoma and GammaTile therapy
• Leader of ASTRO’s Brain Metastasis Guidelines Task Force

Labs & Collaborations: Dr. Chang’s research integrates AI-driven treatment planning, advanced imaging techniques (e.g., PET/CT, dynamic MRI), and molecular profiling to personalize radiation therapy. He collaborates internationally on multicenter studies and guideline development.