Brian Douglas Lawenda, MD
Clinical Director, Radiation Oncology

Postgraduate Education:

Medical Acupuncture: (2006) UCLA/Stanford Universities Schools of Medicine/Helms Medical Institute, Berkeley, CA

Residency: (2000-2004) Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Internship: (1997-1998) General Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA

Education:

Medical School: (1993-1997) Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA (Doctor of Medicine)

Undergraduate: (1988-1993) University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA (Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology)

(1990-1991) University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom (Minors: British History and Art History)

Board Certification:

(June 2005) American Board of Radiology, Certificate in Radiation Oncology

Staff Appointments:

(2008-present) Adjunct Faculty, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego, CA

(2008-present) Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

(2006-2008) Department Head, Breast Health Center and Mammography, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA

(2006-present) Clinical Director, Radiation Oncology Division, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA

(2005-present) Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD

(2005-2006) Division Head, Radiation Oncology, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA

(2004-present) Staff, Radiation Oncologist, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA

Honors and Recognition:

Staff: (2005) Award recipient, first place, 2005 Academic Research Competition, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA

Residency: (2003-2004) Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

(2004) Recipient, ASCO Foundation Merit Award

(2003) Radiological Society of North America, Roentgen Resident Research Award, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

(2003-2004) Recipient, Harvard Medical School, Osher Institute of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Pilot Study Grant, ($45,000)

Medical School: (1997) Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society, Temple University School of Medicine

Undergraduate: (1990-1991) University of California Education Abroad Program Scholarship, (University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom)

(1989) Provost’s Honors List, University of California at San Diego

Publications/Research:

Epithelium, Hair, Pigmentation and Wound Healing. Lawenda BD and Withers HR. Radiation Injury, Chapter 45: Editors: Shrieve DC and Loeffler JS. Lippincott William & Wilkins, Philadelphia, (pending publication, in 2009)

Primary Irradiation for Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Lawenda BD, Baldini EH, Kachnic L, et al. (The ENT Journal, November 2008.)

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies to Mitigate the Toxicities of Cancer Therapy. Lawenda BD and Johnstone PA., Drs. Andrew Weil and Donald Abrams- Complementary Medicine in Cancer Treament, Chapter 3: (pending publication, in March 2009)

Lymphedema in Cancer Patients. Lawenda, BD, Mondry T, Johnstone PA. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, (pending publication, January/February 2008)

The Effects of Radiation Therapy on the Lymphatic System: Acute and Latent Effects. Lawenda BD and Mondry TE, LymphLink, 20(3):1-31, 2008

Should Supplemental Antioxidant Administration Be Avoided During Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy? Lawenda BD, et al., Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 100(11):773-783, 2008.

Retroperitoneal Tumors. Lawenda BD and Johnstone PA. Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, Chapter 73: Lippincott William & Wilkins, Philadelphia, fifth edition, 1708-1716, 2008

Power Play: Low-level Laser Therapy Asserts A Role In Musculoskeletal Pain Management, Lawenda BD. Advance For Directors In Rehabilitation, 17(5):23, 2008

Integrative Oncology: Tapping Into a Research Goldmine, Lawenda BD. The Cancer Journal, 12(6):455-458, 2006 Nov/Dec.

Radiomodifying Responses of Vitamin E and Epigallocatechin Gallate Supplementation During Irradiation of Implanted Tumors, Lawenda BD, et al. J Soc Integr Oncol. 2007 ;5 (1):11-7; presented at the 2004 Osher Institute Science Day/Harvard Medical School, 2003 MGH Science Day/Harvard Medical School, 2004. American Society for Clinical Oncology conference/ASCO, 2004 Annual Society for Integrative Oncology meeting. (grant support by Osher Institute and Goldman Philanthropic Partnership and the USDA Antioxidant Research Laboratory.)

Permanent alopecia after cranial irradiation: Dose–Response Relationship, Lawenda BD, Loeffler JS International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 60(3):879-87, 2004 Nov 1.

A Dose-Volume Analysis of Radiation Therapy for T1N0 Invasive Breast Cancer treated by Local Excision and Low-dose Rate Interstitial Implant to the Affected Quadrant, Lawenda BD, Taghian AG, Kachnic LA, Powell SN, Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 56(3):671-80, 2003 Jul 1. (presented at the 44th Annual American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology Conference)

A Study of Breathing-Induced Uncertainties in Three Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning for Lung Cancers, Jiang SB, Doppke KP, Law CC, Brown AL, Lawenda BD, et. al., (abstract presented at the 87th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, November 2001) Shih, H, Jiang, S, Doppke, K, Brown, A, Lawenda, B, Willers, H, Kirsch, D, Chen, GT, Choi, NC International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics, 54(2),Suppl 1: 200-201, 2002 Oct 1

Merkel Cell Carcinoma Arising in the Head and Neck: Optimizing Therapy, Lawenda BD, Thiringer JK, Foss RD, Johnstone PA, Amer J Clin Oncol, 2001 Feb;24(1):35-42; (presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Radium Society, 2000.)

Invasive Breast Cancer in Women Age 75 and Older, Lawenda BD, Riffenburgh RH, Johnstone PA, Abstract #448 (85th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, November 1999)

Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Pediatric Liver Transplant Patients, Deutsch ES, Bartling V, Lawenda BD, et. al., Archives of Otolaryngology and Head and Surgery, 1998;124:529-533; (presented at the 1997 annual conference of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology/ASPO.)

Editorial Responsibilities:

Ad Hoc Reviewer

Radiation Research
The British Journal of Radiology
Journal of Clinical Oncology
The Cancer Journal
Journal of Surgical Oncology
Journal for the Society of Integrative Oncology
Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology, and Oncology
Mutation Research

Medical Monitoring:

• (2005-Present) Medical monitor for 56 multi-institutional and cooperative group oncology studies open at Naval Medical Center San Diego. (references available on request)

Previous Employment Experience:

(2003-2004) Chief Resident, Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

(2000-2004) Resident, Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

(1998-2000) Group Surgeon, US Navy, Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, (managed the healthcare for over 5,000 sailors: general medical care, medical evacuations, implementing and coordinating health promotion and disease prevention programs and policies, physical fitness coordinator, quality assurance and continuing education coordinator for over 30 waterfront medical providers, medical coordinator for two multi-national humanitarian disaster relief exercises involving over 50,000 military and civilian personnel)

(1998-2000) Head physician for cast and crew of “Baywatch Hawaii”, Honolulu, Hawaii

(1998-2000) General Practitioner/Urgent Care, Straub Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii

(1991-1993) Engineering Technician, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, La Jolla, CA (built/deployed ocean-bottom seismic, electric field and magnetic field measuring instruments)

(1991-1992) Resident Advisor, University of California at San Diego, Revelle College, La Jolla, CA

Committees and Volunteer Activities:

(2008-present) Board Member, Society of Integrative Oncology

(2007-present) Member, Conference Arrangements Committee, American Radium Society

(2007-present) Member, Society for Integrative Oncology, Membership Committee

(2006-present) Head, NMCSD Cancer Genetics Screening Program

(2005-present) Member, NMCSD Morbidity and Mortality Quality Assurance Committee

(2005) Member, Program Committee for the 2nd International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology

(2004-2008) Vice President, Cambridge Terrace/Nobel Terrace Association, San Diego, CA

(2004-present) Member, Oncology Advisory Group, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA

(2002) Member, Internal Legal Action Review Committee, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

(2002-2003) Steering Committee Member, Development Subcommittee, Museum of Fine Arts Council, Boston, MA

(2002) Lecturer, Housestaff Core Curriculum Retreat, “Giving Patients Bad news,” Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

(2001-2004) House doctor, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston, MA

(2001-2004) Consultant/member, Optimum Care Committee (inpatient ethics committee, end-of-life issues), Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

(2001-2004) Consultant/member, Graduate Medical Education Residency Review Committee (internal hospital residency review committee), Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

(2001-2004) Member, Biological warfare committee, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

(2001) Labor volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Boston, MA

(1999-2000) Instructor/coordinator, human sexuality and health promotion/disease prevention course, Aiea Elementary After School Program, Honolulu, HI

(1999-2000) Emergency medical co-coordinator, Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, HI

(1998-2000) Member, US Navy Officer Ball Committee (protocol subcommittee), Honolulu, HI

(1998-2000) Instructor, American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Honolulu, HI

(1998-1999) Emergency medical coordinator, Hydrofest, Honolulu, HI, American Hydroplane Racing Association

(1997) Medical volunteer, Indian Health Council, Family Practice Clinic, Pauma Valley, CA

(1993-1997) Health promotion instructor, Temple University Community Outreach Program, Philadelphia, PA

(1994-1995) Health and fitness column writer, The Scout -official newspaper for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, CA

(1994) Intern (health promotion through electronic media), Healthy People 2000 and Put Prevention Into Practice programs, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C.

Professional Societies:

(2008-present) San Diego County Medical Society

(2007-present) American College of Radiation Oncology

(2007-present) American Academy of Medical Acupuncture

(2007-present) California State Oriental Medical Association

(2006-present) Society of Integrative Oncology

(2000-present) American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology

(1997-present) Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society

License:

M.D., California (active)

M.D., Michigan (active)