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Warren D. D'Souza serves as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he leads the Medical Physics Division. Concurrently, he holds the position of Vice President for Enterprise Data and Analytics at the University of Maryland Medical System. His academic career spans over two decades, beginning at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2000 before joining the University of Maryland in 2002, where he progressed from Assistant Professor to full Professor by 2014.
His educational background includes:
- B.S. in Applied Physics (summa cum laude), Xavier University, 1995
- M.S. in Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1998
- Ph.D. in Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000
- MBA, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, 2013 (Fuqua Scholar and Health Sector Management Scholar)
Dr. D'Souza's research integrates advanced computational techniques with clinical radiation oncology, focusing on radiation treatment plan optimization through combinatorial methods derived from operations research. His work bridges medical physics with data science through machine learning applications for treatment outcomes prediction, multi-modality imaging for therapeutic response assessment, and development of novel analytic approaches in medicine. His expertise spans both theoretical optimization frameworks and practical clinical implementations.
His publication record (2007-2009) reveals a strategic evolution toward integrating machine learning with radiation therapy planning, particularly in multi-plan IMRT frameworks and motion management solutions. Key thematic clusters include beam angle optimization using nested partitioning algorithms, real-time motion compensation systems, and 4D CT-based stereotactic body radiotherapy planning - demonstrating consistent innovation at the intersection of operations research, medical physics, and clinical oncology.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Medical Physics Travel Award, American Association of Physicists in Medicine
- Fellow, American Association of Physicists in Medicine (2015)
- Fuqua Scholar designation at Duke University (top 10% of class)
- Health Sector Management Scholar at Duke University
As Principal Investigator, he has secured substantial research funding from NIH, NSF, and industry partners to advance radiation therapy optimization and motion management technologies. His leadership extends to mentoring medical physics trainees and directing the Medical Physics Division's clinical and research operations, with six U.S. patents reflecting his translational impact. Current initiatives focus on enterprise data analytics applications within the medical system.
He directs the Medical Physics Division within Radiation Oncology, fostering collaborations between radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and computer scientists. Current team projects include developing motion-synchronized treatment couches, implementing 4D CT for stereotactic radiotherapy, and creating machine learning models for predicting treatment complications - all aimed at enhancing precision radiation therapy delivery.
