Justin E. Bekelman

Justin E. Bekelman is a Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, with appointments in Radiation Oncology, Medicine, and Medical Ethics and Health Policy. He founded the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation at the Abramson Cancer Center and is a Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute for Health Economics.

• Education: MD from Yale University School of Medicine, BA in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University

His research focuses on healthcare delivery, payment reform, and cancer care transformation, integrating behavioral economics, epidemiology, and public policy. Key projects include improving prescribing practices via EHR-based nudges and analyzing payment policies for advanced therapies.

Recent publications examine topics like home-based cancer care, CAR-T therapy economics, and equity in precision oncology. Articles span 2015–2025, emphasizing health policy, radiation techniques, and behavioral interventions.

• Scientific Awards
  • Elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation

Dr. Bekelman has received grants from the National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, and industry partners. He previously worked as a healthcare consultant at the Kalchas Group and served in the US Department of Defense.