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Research interests
My research program focuses on utilizing unique genetic models to identify new targets for improving tumor responses to radiation and to minimize damage to the heart from radiation exposure. Our laboratory aims to identify novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers of radiation-induced cardiac toxicity in order to better prevent, minimize, and treat this long-term toxicity. In addition, we are identifying host or tumor microenvironmental factors that improve the responses of breast cancer to radiation therapy.
Clinically, I treat breast cancer patients and also perform clinical trials which aim to improve cancer patient outcomes and quality of life.
Clinical interests
Radiation oncology, breast cancer.
Available to Mentor:
- Undergraduate Students
- Post-Baccalaureate Students
- PhD Students
- Postdocs
- Residents and Fellows
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Low-Dose Cardiac Radiation Improves Electrical Function and Reduces Ventricular Arrhythmogenesis in Mice With Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
Abhyankar, D. A., Pennino, M. R., Pedersen, L. N., Grogan, F., Klass, A., Valenzuela Ripoll, C., Ng, S., Guo, Z., Hajirezaei, H., Rentschler, S. L., Robinson, C., Cuculich, P. S., Schilling, J., Bergom, C., Javaheri, A. & Ajijola, O. A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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MyoNet: Deep Learning-Based Myocardial Strain Quantification from Cine Cardiac MRI
An, D., Nencka, A., Clarysse, P., Croisille, P., Bergom, C. & Ibrahim, E. S., Mar 2026, In: Bioengineering. 13, 3, 310.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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STAR Power: Noninvasive Radiation Therapy for Ventricular Tachycardia Enters a New Era
Bergom, C., Knutson, N. C., Jiang, S., Javaheri, A., Rentschler, S. L., Samson, P. P., Hugo, G. D., Cuculich, P. S. & Robinson, C. G., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Cardiac Complications of Radiation Therapy
Zaghlol, R., Pedersen, L., Qamer, S., Yoo, S. G. K., Ladin, D. A., Parvathaneni, A., Bergom, C. & Mitchell, J. D., Feb 2025, In: Cardiology clinics. 43, 1, p. 129-149 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Cardiotoxicity following thoracic radiotherapy for lung cancer: Clinical Studies
Walls, G. M., Bergom, C., Mitchell, J. D., Rentschler, S. L., Hugo, G. D., Samson, P. P. & Robinson, C. G., Mar 9 2025, In: British Journal of Cancer. 132, 4, p. 311-325 15 p., 96.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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