SAN JOSE, Calif., September 6, 2023 - The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) has joined the RSS Sponsorship Alliance, adding to the list of highly respected corporations, institutions, organizations and societies to support the advancement of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and advancing therapies.
“We are delighted to welcome Ohio State University, an academic institution of high distinction, to the RSS Sponsorship Alliance. Ohio State University is especially well-known and widely respected for its pioneering research in functional radiosurgery and it also serves as a model for multidisciplinary collaborative work. We are certain that this partnership will build synergies in our efforts to advance patient care and look forward to this alliance with great anticipation,” stated Dr. Najeeb Mohideen, Chairman of the Board of the Radiosurgery Society and Radiation Oncologist at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, Illinois.
The Radiosurgery Society Sponsorship Alliance serves as a critical bridge between academic institutions and clinical practice. It provides a forum for like-minded specialists to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and push the envelope in research and practice.
The James at Ohio State is one of the top cancer hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report and has achieved Magnet® designation, the highest honor an organization can receive for quality patient care and professional nursing practice.
"I am deeply honored and excited to announce our new academic sponsorship of the Radiosurgery Society. Our expertise in SRS and SBRT aligns perfectly with the Radiosurgery Society's overarching commitment to pioneering innovation and facilitating clinical excellence in the world of radiation oncology. As academic sponsors, we will contribute to the Society's rich knowledge pool, engage in collaborative learning, and foster advancements that can redefine and refine the present and future of radiosurgery. In this era of rapidly evolving medical science, the opportunity to collaborate with leading radiation oncologists across the globe is more than an advantage—it is a necessity. Together, we will shape the future of precision radiological cancer treatment, ensuring the delivery of the most advanced, effective, and personalized therapies to those we serve. I am thrilled by this synergy and I look forward to seeing the extraordinary developments that will undoubtedly emerge from this alliance," said Evan M. Thomas, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at OSUCCC - James.
The Radiosurgery Society® (RSS) Sponsorship Alliance offers a forum for collaboration on industry standards, scientific methods and clinical advancements in stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SRS/SBRT), and advancing therapies.
Our Sponsorship Alliance Partners help provide opportunities for our members and their institutions, organizations and other like-minded societies to collaborate in an intellectually, scientifically, and technologically rich environment. Click to view our current Sponsorship Alliance Partners.
The Sponsorship Alliance was first introduced in 2012 and today it continues to expand its global impact and has significantly contributed to the advancement of the RSS mission. Retaining this momentum is critical for the industry, medical community and patients.
About the Radiosurgery Society®
The Radiosurgery Society (RSS) – a non-profit, independent, multi-disciplinary organization of surgeons, radiation oncologists, physicists, and allied professionals, who are dedicated to advancing the science and clinical practice of radiosurgery. Originally formed in 2002 and becoming 501(c)(6) in 2008, the Radiosurgery Society today (www.therss.org) represents members who perform stereotactic body radiotherapy and radiosurgery in hospitals and freestanding centers throughout the world.
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the Radiosurgery Society®
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