Dr. Nzhde Agazaryan is a distinguished leader in medical physics and radiation oncology. He currently serves as Professor of Radiation Oncology, Professor of Physics and Biology in Medicine, and Chief of Clinical Medical Physics at UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Having held faculty and clinical roles at UCLA since at least 2002, serving as Professor of Radiation Oncology and Chief of Clinical Medical Physics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, he has established himself as a prominent figure in clinical medical physics and dosimetry. His academic journey includes significant contributions to both teaching and research in the field of radiation oncology. Dr. Agazaryan maintains California State licensure to conduct therapy machine calibrations and radiation protection surveys, demonstrating his comprehensive expertise in clinical radiation physics.
Dr. Agazaryan's research has significantly advanced stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radiation therapy techniques used in cancer treatment. His expertise encompasses stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS/SRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), small field dosimetry, and image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT). With over forty peer-reviewed publications and more than one hundred twenty abstracts, book editorials, booklets and book chapters to his name, his scholarly output has substantially influenced clinical practices. His work on functional image-guided radiotherapy and gated radiotherapy has enhanced the precision of radiation delivery to tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. Additionally, his contributions to eye plaque brachytherapy have improved treatment options for ocular malignancies.
Recognized for his exceptional contributions, Dr. Agazaryan was honored as a Fellow of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine in 2018. He serves as a member of the scientific board for the Brainlab Novalis Circle and has participated as a speaker for important conferences, such as the Brainlab Novalis Circle Conference, where he leads sessions on advanced radiotherapy technologies. As a professor in the Biomedical Physics Graduate Program, he plays a vital role in training the next generation of medical physicists. His leadership extends to being Chief of Clinical Medical Physics and Dosimetry in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, overseeing critical quality assurance and safety protocols. Looking forward, Dr. Agazaryan continues to advance innovative approaches in radiation therapy that enhance cancer treatment precision and patient outcomes.
