Evan Osmundson, MD, PhD
Dr. Osmundson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology, where he serves as Medical Director and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations. He earned his MD and PhD with honors through the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Illinois, where his doctoral research examined the fundamental properties of cell division and how their dysregulation contributes to cancer. He completed residency training in Radiation Oncology at Stanford University and is board-certified in the specialty. His clinical practice focuses on thoracic malignancies, lymphoma, and brain metastases.
Dr. Osmundson is committed to improving the lives of patients with cancer through innovative research and patient-centered care. His research aims to identify predictive and prognostic biomarkers that refine risk stratification, guide adaptation of cancer therapies, and monitor treatment response and toxicity in patients with lung and other cancers. He serves as Principal Investigator on several investigator-initiated clinical trials designed to enhance the synergy between radiation therapy and immunotherapy, and as the Vanderbilt site lead for national clinical trials. He actively participates in national organizations that set standards of care and shape new research directions in oncology. He has also championed insurance authorization reform to reduce unnecessary delays between a cancer diagnosis and the start of treatment.
As Medical Director and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Dr. Osmundson leads a dedicated team of clinicians and staff working to improve the efficiency of care delivery and the patient experience across the full arc of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Honors/Awards
- Excellence in Patient Service Award, VUMC, 2017-2021
- RSNA Resident Research Grant
- Stanford Society of Physician Scholars Research Grant
- Graduation with Honors, MSTP, University of Illinois College of Medicine
Education
- Residency: Stanford University
- Internship: St. Joseph Hospital
- Medical school: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Research
Research publications can be found using PubMed