Dr. Philip Connell

Professor

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Biography

Philip Connell, MD, is an expert in radiotherapy with a particular focus on sarcomas, thoracic cancers, and pediatric malignancies. He has been recognized as one of America's Top Doctors by Newsweek and listed as a Top Doctor in the Chicagoland area. Currently, he serves as the Associate Department Chair for Academic Affairs in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Chicago, where he combines clinical leadership with active research in cancer. Dr. Connell has received extensive laboratory training in cancer biology through a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute. His research program aims to identify molecular markers for treatment resistance and develop new anti-cancer agents to overcome these molecular hurdles. His latest projects involve the use of novel high-throughput assays designed to identify potential drugs that modify DNA repair mechanisms. These advancements could lead to the discovery of new chemical compounds that have far-reaching impacts, from improving current oncology therapies to blocking the mutagenic effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Dr. Connell has received numerous esteemed awards, including the American Society Clinical Oncology Merit Award and the Roentgen Society Research Award. He has authored many medical papers and serves as a reviewer for multiple medical journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology • Chicago, IL

Clinical leader focusing on radiation therapy and cancer research.

Awards

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American Society Clinical Oncology Merit Award

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Roentgen Society Research Award

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Samuel Hellman Teacher of the Year Award

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American Society Therapeutic Radiology Oncology Junior Faculty Fellowship Award

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy