Dr. Sean Pitroda

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sean Pitroda, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. His clinical interests focus on brain tumors, radiosurgery, spine tumors, and stereotactic body radiation therapy. His research incorporates advanced bioinformatics and molecular profiling to address pressing questions in oncology, such as identifying biological determinants that differentiate curable and incurable metastatic states and improving the synergy between radiotherapy and immunotherapy. Pitroda's laboratory has made significant contributions to the field, including demonstrations of the biological basis for curable oligometastatic disease and the role of tumor aneuploidy as a biomarker for immunotherapy response. His work has appeared in reputable journals, and he is actively driving the development of molecular diagnostic tools for clinical application.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and researching in the Department of Radiation Oncology, specializing in cancer treatment and research.

Awards

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Fletcher Scholar

2024-01-01
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John D. Arnold, M.D. Mentor Award

2023-01-01
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Lung Cancer Discovery Award

2022-01-01
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LUNGevity Career Development Award

2020-01-01
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Spotlight Grant Tumor Biology

2019-01-01
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Ullman Scholarship Translational Cancer Immunology

2018-01-01
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ASTRO Basic/Translational Science Award Junior Investigator

2018-01-01
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Distinguished Biomedical Engineering Alumni Award

2016-01-01
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Franklin McLean Medical Student Research Award

2011-01-01
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Senior Research Award

2011-01-01
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Calvin Fentress Research Fellowship

2010-01-01
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NIH Summer Research Fellowship

2007-01-01
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Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society

2006-01-01
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Winkler Scholarship Heald Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship

2002-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy