Dr. Steven Chmura

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Biography

Steven Chmura, MD, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology at the University of Chicago, where he has been active for over a decade. He is the Director of Clinical and Translational Research, focusing on the integration of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) with systemic therapies. His research primarily targets Breast Cancer and limited metastatic disease, with significant contributions in immunotherapy and radioimmunotherapy. Dr. Chmura has led several international trials, including those sponsored by the NCI, assessing the safety and efficacy of treatments combining SBRT with pembrolizumab for advanced Merkel cell carcinoma. His work aims to improve patient outcomes through innovative therapies and the identification of biomarkers in oncology.

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IELTS
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Department of Philosophy