Jason Chan

Dr. Jason Chan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. His clinical practice focuses on the treatment of head and neck, skull base, cutaneous, and thoracic malignancies, offering advanced techniques including Cyberknife radiosurgery and high-dose-rate brachytherapy for both initial and repeat radiotherapy.

Dr. Chan received his medical degree from Brown University and completed his Internal Medicine internship at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco followed by a residency in Radiation Oncology at UCSF. His academic journey has positioned him as a prominent researcher in head and neck oncology, with particular expertise in HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, lung cancer, thyroid cancer, and cutaneous malignancies.

His research spans multiple domains including radiation therapy optimization, AI applications in radiation oncology, cancer outcomes research, and translational studies. Dr. Chan's work frequently addresses critical questions in treatment de-escalation for HPV-positive cancers, reirradiation techniques, and health disparities in cancer outcomes. Recent publications demonstrate his leadership in investigating swallowing function outcomes, dosimetric analysis of brachytherapy, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on nasopharyngeal carcinoma outcomes.

Dr. Chan actively participates in numerous clinical trials and translational studies, particularly in head and neck and lung cancers. His collaborative approach is evident in his extensive co-authorship network with colleagues at UCSF and other institutions. His work bridges clinical practice with technological innovation, especially in the application of artificial intelligence to radiation therapy planning and delivery. Dr. Chan's research portfolio reflects a commitment to improving both the precision and accessibility of cancer care while addressing significant clinical challenges in radiation oncology.