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Zachary James Reitman

Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology
30 Duke Medicine Circle, Box 3085, Durham, NC 27710
30 Duke Medicine Circle, Box 3085, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Dr. Reitman’s clinical interests include radiotherapy for primary and metastatic tumors of the brain and spine.  He is also interested in basic and translational research studies to develop new treatment approaches for pediatric and adult brain tumors.  He uses genomic analysis, radiation biology studies, and genetically engineered animal models of cancer to carry out this research

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology · 2026 - Present Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments
Assistant Professor of Pathology · 2022 - Present Pathology, Clinical Science Departments
Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery · 2022 - Present Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2019 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published July 10, 2025
How Duke is Transforming Care for Brain and Spine Metastasis

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Recent Publications


Investigating the FLASH Effect in a Rat Brain Organotypic Model With a Novel High-Energy Electron Beam.

Journal Article Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys · March 1, 2026 PURPOSE: Ultrahigh dose rate (FLASH) radiation therapy is reported to reduce normal tissue toxicity while maintaining tumor control; however, mechanism(s) remain obscure. To study FLASH mechanisms in brain tissue, we developed a novel experimental platform ... Full text Link to item Cite

Comparison of Local Medicare Guidance and Medicare Advantage Plans for Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases.

Journal Article Adv Radiat Oncol · February 2026 PURPOSE: Medicare Advantage operates under a capitated payment model, where Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) must provide services that meet or exceed Medicare Parts A and B standards, ensuring actuarial equivalence. MAOs are mandated to base their ... Full text Link to item Cite

The 2024 Brain Tumor Segmentation Challenge Meningioma Radiotherapy (BraTS-MEN-RT) dataset.

Journal Article Sci Data · January 27, 2026 Meningiomas are the most common primary intracranial tumors, frequently requiring radiotherapy as a part of management. Effective radiotherapy planning for meningiomas necessitates accurate and consistent segmentation of target volumes on MRI, a process th ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Inflammasomes - a driver of sexual dimorphism to glioma therapies

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030

Role of ATRX deficiency as a determinant of topoisomerase 1 inhibitor sensitivity in high grade gliomas

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by American Cancer Society, Inc. · 2025 - 2028

Modulation of STING to enhance the efficacy of treatments for diffuse midline glioma

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Alex's Lemonade Stand · 2024 - 2028

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Education


Duke University, School of Medicine · 2014 M.D.
Duke University, School of Medicine · 2012 Ph.D.

External Links


Reitman Lab website