Ying J. Hitchcock

Dr. Ying J. Hitchcock is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Utah and serves as the Medical Director and Chief Value Officer at Huntsman Cancer Hospital. She specializes in head and neck, lung, skin cancers, and soft tissue sarcomas. As a Principal Investigator for multi-institutional studies (RTOG/NRG), she leads clinical trials in radiation oncology.

Education:

• M.D. in Head & Neck Surgery, Peking Union Medical College
• Residency in Radiation Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
• Internship in General Surgery, SUNY Buffalo
• M.S. in Medicine, The 4th Military Medical University
• B.S. in Medicine, The 4th Military Medical University

Research Interests: Her work focuses on optimizing radiation therapy for head and neck cancers, lung malignancies, and sarcomas. She investigates novel imaging techniques (e.g., MRI-based tumor tracking), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and clinical guideline development. Her research emphasizes treatment efficacy, toxicity reduction, and personalized therapeutic approaches in oncology.

Publication Trends: Recent articles (2020-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on clinical guidelines (NCCN), advanced radiotherapy techniques (SBRT, MRI-guided therapy), and outcomes research for head/neck cancers and sarcomas. Key themes include treatment standardization, technological innovations in radiation delivery, and adaptive protocols for complex malignancies.

Awards:

• Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (ARRO): 2006-2007 & 2008-2009

Leadership & Teams: She directs clinical operations at Huntsman Cancer Hospital's Radiation Oncology department and coordinates multi-institutional research through the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG). Her team collaborates on national trials evaluating spine metastases, sarcoma management, and head/neck cancer therapies.