Pamela P. Samson

Pamela P. Samson is an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine and a key researcher at the Siteman Cancer Center. She serves as a clinician at multiple facilities including the Center for Advanced Medicine in St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, and Siteman Cancer Center – South County.

Dr. Samson specializes in treating lung cancer, esophageal cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, and cardiac arrhythmias. Her research focuses on clinical trials for early and advanced lung and esophageal cancer, noninvasive cardiac radioablation for ventricular tachycardia, MRI-guided adaptive radiation therapy, and proton therapy for thoracic malignancies. Her work bridges clinical practice with innovative radiation techniques to improve outcomes for cancer patients.

Analysis of Dr. Samson's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on advancing radiation therapy techniques, particularly in the areas of stereotactic body radiation therapy, MRI-guided adaptive radiation, and management of thoracic malignancies. Her research demonstrates expertise in addressing challenges like cardiotoxicity, respiratory complications, and precision targeting in radiation oncology.

• 2403 total citations across 94 research outputs
• Active publication record with 13 articles in 2024 and 8 in 2025 (as of current date)
• Research spans clinical trials, technical innovations in radiation delivery, and outcomes analysis

Dr. Samson collaborates extensively with colleagues across radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, and medical physics. Her work often involves multi-institutional studies and has been published in high-impact journals including International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, Radiotherapy and Oncology, and Frontiers in Oncology. Her clinical practice focuses on providing cutting-edge radiation therapy while advancing the field through research and innovation.