Safia K. Ahmed

Safia K. Ahmed, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Mayo Clinic, specializing in pediatric cancers, bone/soft tissue sarcomas, and particle therapy. She leads clinical trials evaluating shortened radiation therapy courses and investigates novel approaches like spatially fractionated radiation therapy.

• Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic
• Children's Oncology Group
• NRG Oncology

Her research focuses on:

• Optimizing radiation protocols for extremity soft tissue sarcomas
• Comparative effectiveness of particle therapy vs conventional radiation
• Multidisciplinary approaches to sarcoma treatment

Dr. Ahmed's recent publications demonstrate expertise in:

• Lattice radiation therapy techniques
• Proton therapy applications
• Radioresistance mechanisms in sarcomas

Scientific awards:

• 2024 Top Doctors - Pediatric Radiation Oncology
• 2022 Children's Oncology Group Young Investigator Award
• Multiple early career scholarships and research awards