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Christopher G. Willett

Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Box 3085 Med Ctr, Durham, NC
Morris Bldg, Durham, NC

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology · 2004 - Present Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments
Mark W. Dewhirst Distinguished Professor of Radiation Oncology · 2022 - Present Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments
Professor of Radiation Oncology · 2004 - Present Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2004 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published May 18, 2022
University Awards 24 New Distinguished Professorships

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Recent Publications


NCCN GuidelinesĀ® Insights: Rectal Cancer, Version 3.2024.

Journal Article J Natl Compr Canc Netw · August 2024 The determination of an optimal treatment plan for an individual patient with rectal cancer is a complex process. In addition to decisions relating to the intent of rectal cancer surgery (ie, curative or palliative), consideration must also be given to the ... Full text Link to item Cite

Colon Cancer, Version 3.2024, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.

Journal Article J Natl Compr Canc Netw · June 2024 Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Management of disseminated metastatic CRC involves various active drugs, either in combination or as single agents. Th ... Full text Link to item Cite

Neoadjuvant Short- Vs. Long-Course Radiation for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: How to Choose.

Journal Article Curr Treat Options Oncol · April 2024 Over the past decades, the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer has evolved dramatically due to improvements in diagnostic imaging, surgical technique, and the addition of radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. Fractionation of neoadjuvant radiotherapy w ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Clinical Experience Guided Reinforcement Learning for Pancreas SBRT

ResearchCollaborating Investigator · Awarded by Varian Medical Systems, Inc. · 2019 - 2022

Motion Management Using 4D-MRI for Liver Cancer in Radiation Therapy

ResearchCollaborating Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2013 - 2016

Clinical Oncology Research Career Development Program

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2009 - 2015

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Education, Training & Certifications


Tufts University · 1981 M.D.
Tufts University · 1977 B.S.