Stephanie M. Perkins

Stephanie M. Perkins is a Professor of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine, where she holds the S. Lee Kling Endowed Chair. She serves as Director of the S. Lee Kling Proton Therapy Center and Chief of the Pediatric Radiotherapy Service. Her clinical and research focus includes pediatric oncology, proton therapy, gamma knife radiosurgery, and late effects of cancer therapy.

Education:

• BS in Chemistry and Biology, Union University (2001)
• MD, University of Tennessee College of Medicine (2005)
• Residency in Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine (2010)

Dr. Perkins' research investigates neurocognitive outcomes in pediatric brain tumor patients, including functional connectivity MRI as a biomarker. Her work spans proton therapy optimization, pediatric radiation safety, and long-term survivorship, with a focus on brain tumors and leukemia. Recent studies address adaptive proton therapy, audiovisual-assisted therapeutic systems, and neurocognitive decline in animal models.

Scientific Awards:

• Teacher of the Year, Washington University (2020, 2014)
• RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award (2009)

Her collaborations involve institutions like Siteman Cancer Center, the Brain Tumor Center, and the Pediatric Proton Consortium Registry. She has contributed to multi-center trials on pediatric radiation therapy and authored over 80 research outputs.