معرفی
Dr. Julie Kang, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Therapeutic Radiology at Yale School of Medicine and a board-certified radiation oncologist specializing in head and neck, prostate, bladder, and skin cancers. She practices at Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center at Trumbull and is affiliated with Yale Cancer Center and Yale Medicine.
Her educational background includes a BS from Yale University (2002), PhD from University of Southern California (2008), MD from University of Southern California (2010), and residency at UCLA (2015).
Dr. Kang's research focuses on optimizing cancer treatment outcomes while minimizing toxicity through advanced radiation techniques including intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and adaptive radiation therapy. She has extensive experience conducting clinical trials utilizing immunotherapy and personalized medicine approaches for head and neck and prostate cancers. Her work emphasizes analyzing factors that influence cancer outcomes to enhance healthcare quality, with particular interest in addressing cancer disparities and reducing barriers to care.
Analysis of Dr. Kang's recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on treatment de-escalation strategies for HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer, radiation dosing optimization for head and neck malignancies, and innovative applications of artificial intelligence in cancer care. Her research spans clinical trials, retrospective analyses, and systematic reviews addressing critical questions in radiation oncology with emphasis on improving patient outcomes while reducing treatment-related toxicity.
- Kaiser Permanente Everyday Hero Award Recipient (July 7, 2017)
- Kaiser Permanente Physician Merit Award (July 11, 2016)
Dr. Kang is actively involved in clinical trials and cooperative groups, with a focus on mentoring the next generation of medical professionals in research related to head and neck and prostate cancers. Her clinical approach is deeply informed by personal experience as "the daughter of a cancer patient," emphasizing compassion, patient education, and personalized treatment planning. She is dedicated to not only delivering the highest standards of care but also raising them through continuous research and innovation in radiation oncology.
As part of Yale's Therapeutic Radiology department, Dr. Kang contributes to a comprehensive cancer care program that includes state-of-the-art facilities such as the Yale Gamma Knife Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital, working within multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated cancer care across multiple locations including Hamden, Greenwich, and Lawrence and Memorial Cancer Center.