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Dr. James Laird is an Assistant Professor of Therapeutic Radiology at Yale School of Medicine. He sees patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital in Waterford and is affiliated with Yale Cancer Center and Yale Medicine. His clinical practice focuses on treating thoracic, head and neck, gastrointestinal, skin, and gynecologic malignancies using advanced radiotherapy techniques.
Dr. Laird received his BA from Columbia University in 2013, followed by his MD from New York University School of Medicine in 2018, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and named the highest performing student in the preclinical curriculum. He completed his internship at Lenox Hill Hospital in 2019 and his residency in radiation oncology at Yale New Haven Hospital in 2023, serving as Chief Resident for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Dr. Laird's research primarily focuses on the role of local treatments in oligometastatic cancer, aiming to improve patient outcomes through innovative radiation approaches. His work spans multiple cancer types including lung cancer, head and neck cancers, breast cancer, and gynecologic malignancies. He has developed expertise in radiation pneumonitis, radiation recall phenomena, and the integration of novel agents like PARP inhibitors with radiation therapy. His research often addresses both clinical applications and healthcare policy aspects of radiation oncology.
Analysis of Dr. Laird's publication history reveals a strong focus on gynecologic cancers (particularly ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers), head and neck malignancies, and small cell lung cancer. His work bridges basic science with clinical applications, particularly in the areas of radiation toxicity, novel combination therapies, and healthcare economics in radiation oncology. A notable trend in his research is the exploration of molecular imaging techniques to monitor therapeutic efficacy, as well as investigations into the relationship between radiation therapy and systemic treatments.
- Inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha honor society during medical school
- Named highest performing student in preclinical curriculum at NYU School of Medicine
While specific details about his advising activities are not provided in the source material, Dr. Laird served as Chief Resident for the 2022-2023 academic year at Yale, indicating leadership in resident education. His research collaborations include frequent co-authors such as Melissa Rasar Young, MD, PhD; James B. Yu, MD; Jonathan Leventhal, MD; Shari Damast, MD; and Yi An, MD. These collaborations span multiple aspects of radiation oncology including gynecologic cancers, head and neck cancers, and healthcare policy.
Dr. Laird is part of the Therapeutic Radiology department at Yale School of Medicine, which includes the Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale Gamma Knife Center, and multiple satellite cancer care centers. His work contributes to the department's comprehensive approach to cancer treatment, combining clinical care with research innovation.
