Chief Clinical Officer, City of Hope Atlanta Professor, Dept of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center. Lung Cancer Radiation Oncologist

Atlanta, GA
Joined November 2017
Kristin Higgins retweeted
Really excited to share this interview with my dear friend @KHigginsMD who is a powerhouse physician leader connection.asco.org/do/profi…
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Kristin Higgins retweeted
PRESS RELEASE: PRO Analysis of NRG Oncology Trial in Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Suggests More Favorable Quality-of-Life Trajectory with Twice-Daily versus Once-Daily Radiation - Results Published in JTO - Release: ow.ly/hP0L50ZEYkZ PubMed: ow.ly/2oiE50ZEYkY
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Check out this interview to learn more about the work our own @DrAryaAmini is doing!
Reminder in case you missed this great interview: In our last newsletter, we featured an interview w/ Dr. Amini @COH_RadOnc highlighting they type of research he is currently engaged in, his professional inspirations & his goals for the future. Read more: rtog.org/News/Arya-Amini-Int…
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Kristin Higgins retweeted
Great talk at #MRPTS26 on managing RPT emergencies by Dr. Hyun Kim @adapthyun with a call/need for RadOnc and RPT physicians to own toxicities related to the RPTs they prescribe/administer. @cityofhope
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Kristin Higgins retweeted
Register Today for #NRG2026! The deadline before late registration is this FRIDAY on January 2, 2026 at 11:59pm PT. Also, to receive the NRG group rate, please book your room at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square by January 2. ➡️ow.ly/NYvZ50XNOQm
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Thank you so much to ⁦@HSkinnerMDPhD⁩ and ⁦@UPMC⁩ for hosting me for Grand Rounds today! Wonderful group of residents who will be the future of #radonc
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This quarter, we have a very jam-packed edition of our RTOGF Newsletter. The Fall 2025 edition can be read here: conta.cc/46OycpI - Not on our mailing list? Email [email protected] to be added.
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Kristin Higgins retweeted
PRESS RELEASE: Patient-Reported Outcome Analysis of NRG Oncology Trial in Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Suggests Quality of Life Benefit with Twice - (vs Once -) Daily Radiation - Read the release: ow.ly/nHUF50X4Hv6
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Starting now at #ASTRO25 - getting involved with @RTOGFoundation - join us!
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#ASTRO25 starts tomorrow! Join Drs. Percy Lee @PercyLeeMD, Kristin Higgins @KHigginsMD, Qunyh Nguyen @MDAndersonNews, and me @LombardiCancer on September 30 at 12:45 PST to discuss all the new updates in #SCLC! amportal.astro.org/
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The research community will continue to make progress against this disease- working hard and fast for our patients and their families @theNCI @cityofhope
Today is #WorldLungCancerDay - a day to recognize all #lungcancer patients, advocates, researchers, and clinicians in the collective fight against this disease. Learn more: iaslc.org/ @IASLC @KHigginsMD @JeffBradleyMD
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Wrapping up @NRGonc summer meeting with a tribute to @JeffBradleyMD for his incredible 15 years leading the lung cancer committee- with this fabulous group of dedicated clinical researchers and many more!
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Kristin Higgins retweeted
Happening today! Our #NRG2025 virtual session - Communications & Digital Engagement (CDE) Workshop. Are you joining us? Details ⬇️ @KHigginsMD @MKnoll_MD @Liferaftgroup @srothschild @ryan_strandlund @asco @UCLAHealth
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Kristin Higgins retweeted
We're one week away for our #NRG2025 virtual session - Communications & Digital Engagement (CDE) Workshop. Are you joining us? Details ⬇️ @KHigginsMD @MKnoll_MD @Liferaftgroup @srothschild @ryan_strandlund @UCLAHealth @asco
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Extended deadline for the RTOG Communications Internship is open until June 16th. More information is available at rtog.org/News/Accepting-Appl… - Applications due to [email protected]
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Excited to take on this new role and follow in the footsteps of @JeffBradleyMD!!
PRESS RELEASE: NRG Oncology Adds New Committee Leaders in Lung Cancer and Imaging - Read the release: ow.ly/SMo250VM65m Congratulations to @KHigginsMD & @RadsKarthik. We look forward to your leadership! @cityofhope @PennRadiology
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Kristin Higgins retweeted
In our paper published in @JCOOP_ASCO, we explore the opportunities for #AI in #cancer care to: ✅ support clinicians and ✅ empower patients. Learn more at doi.org/10.1200/OP-24-00797
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Kristin Higgins retweeted
📣Call for RTOG Communications Interns 📣 Please submit a cover letter and your CV to [email protected] by 5/1 Thanks to all 🌟mentors: @KHigginsMD @fumikochino @dianwang84 @SalmaJabbour1 @StephenChunMD @lauren_henke @CShahMD @AHNtoday @ACROresident @ARRO_org #radonc
RTOG Foundation's Spring Newsletter is now available: conta.cc/4kEcFX8
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We are very excited to welcome medical oncologist, Dr. Joannie Ivory, to the City of Hope Atlanta team! Dr. Ivory comes from @UNC_Lineberger and specializes in breast cancer with research addressing disparities in clinical trials. Welcome Joannie! @cityofhope @DrRaviSalgia
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We are so excited to welcome Dr. Amy Chen to our City of Hope Atlanta team! cityofhope.org/amy-chen
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