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Ralph A. Brasacchio, M.D. serves as Associate Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Radiation Oncology. Board-certified by the American Board of Radiology, he practices at Sands Cancer Center in Canandaigua, NY, and is part of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group and Accountable Health Partners network, currently accepting new patients.
His educational foundation includes:
- MD from Jefferson Medical College (1990)
- Internal Medicine Residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center Inc. (1990-1991)
- Radiation Oncology Residency and Fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center (1991-1995)
Brasacchio's research centers on advancing prostate cancer treatment through robotic-assisted brachytherapy, with significant contributions to needle insertion mechanics, prostate stabilization, and image-guided therapy optimization. His work addresses critical challenges in radiation oncology including cancer-related fatigue management and gastrointestinal complications from radiotherapy, demonstrating consistent innovation from 1998 through 2014 publications.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on prostate brachytherapy robotics (12/15 articles), emphasizing surgical precision through force modeling, motion measurement, and conical implant optimization. Secondary themes include metastasis biology and radiation-induced secondary cancers, reflecting his dual expertise in technical innovation and clinical oncology outcomes.
Key recognitions include:
- Philip Rubin / Mayer Mitchell Award for Excellence in Teaching (1998)
- Clinical Oncology Fellowship (1993-1994)
- NIH Research Traineeship Grant (1987)
- Clinical Research Elective in immunologic disease mechanisms (1990)
His research portfolio features NIH-funded projects and leadership in multi-institutional trials like the Phase III pentosanpolysulfate study for radiation-induced gastrointestinal toxicity. Brasacchio maintains active clinical research in prostate cancer brachytherapy optimization while contributing to textbook chapters in prostate cancer treatment and CNS tumor management.
