Our residents come from diverse educational and personal backgrounds, but all share a passion for radiation oncology clinical practice and research. We are also fortunate to have multiple fellows as part of our department, specializing in brachytherapy, proton therapy, and CNS.
We work and learn together — in a single residents’ room — and consider the camaraderie of the residents and fellows one of the major strengths of our residency program.
Kiersten Berggren, MD, PhD
I grew up in Longmont, Colorado, and earned my undergraduate degrees in psychology and sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder. I then earned a Master’s and PhD at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, where I studied the association between exercise-induced hippocampal angiogenesis and learning and memory in the laboratory of Dr. Rodney Swain. I then completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Wyoming, investigating iron dysregulation in mouse models of Huntington’s Disease. Afterward, I switched research focus and joined Dr. Gregory Gan’s laboratory at the University of New Mexico, studying the effects of radiation on the p38/MK2 pathway using both in vitro systems and patient-derived tumor xenograft models of head and neck cancer. During this fellowship, I discovered a passion for medicine and decided to pursue medical school, which I completed at the University of New Mexico. I completed an internship in internal medicine at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, CT. Outside of work, I enjoy running, playing tennis, practicing martial arts, and taking long walks with my husband and our two Golden Retrievers.
Gabriel Fuligni, MD
I was born here in New York City but grew up in Los Angeles, California. I attended Cornell University, where I majored in Human Biology, Health and Society and worked on global health initiatives and health equity research projects. After college, I attended NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where I became drawn to radiation oncology. I had the opportunity to get involved in research in a variety of dimensions of the field, from health disparities in treatment outcomes to patient experience and interventions aimed at treatment anxiety to the implementation of novel approaches in MR-guided adaptive SBRT. After a year of preliminary medicine at NYU Brooklyn, I am pleased to join the MSK radiation oncology team. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, running, and snowboarding, as well as anything food-related.
Luiza Giuliani Schmitt, MD
I was born and raised in the countryside of Brazil, where I developed an early interest in medicine and oncology. I earned my medical degree from the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM). Following graduation, I returned to my hometown and served as the sole attending physician in a rural community for six months. I then moved to Dallas to join the Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern as a postdoctoral research fellow under the mentorship of Dr. Dohopolski. My research focused on adaptive MRI-guided radiation therapy for high-grade gliomas, with an emphasis on comparing clinical outcomes and treatment-related toxicities across hypofractionated regimens and the current standard of care. I later completed my preliminary year in Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern before moving to New York City to begin my Radiation Oncology residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling, hiking, visiting art museums, and exploring local coffee shops and restaurants. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Sierra Silverwood, MD
I grew up in Ohio and attended Grinnell College, where I majored in Biochemistry. After graduation, I moved to New York City to work in early-phase clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering. I then attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where I developed an interest in radiation oncology, implementation science, climate-resilient cancer care, and healthcare innovation. This work led me to complete a dedicated research year under the mentorship of Dr. Erin Gillespie and colleagues, studying implementation strategies and educational interventions aimed at improving the adoption of evidence-based oncology care across diverse healthcare settings. Prior to joining the Radiation Oncology Residency Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering, I completed a transitional year in Chicago. Outside of medicine, I enjoy triathlon training, trying new restaurants, reading, and traveling.
Michael Snider, MD
I grew up in Columbus, Ohio and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I studied Quantitative Biology and Neuroscience. During college, I developed a strong interest in oncology through my involvement with Camp Kesem, an organization supporting children whose parents have been affected by cancer.
I then attended Duke University School of Medicine, where I became interested in radiation oncology through my experiences caring for oncology patients. I was drawn to the specialty by the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while providing a tangible treatment that can improve outcomes and quality of life. Under the mentorship of Dr. Matthew Boyer, I investigated treatment outcomes for patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, with a particular focus on comparing stereotactic body radiation therapy and surgical management using data from the VA Central Cancer Registry. As a Snyderman-Moore Scholar, I also conducted research at the Duke Center for Personalized Health Care under the mentorship of Dr. Ralph Snyderman, where I explored the role of mobile applications in delivering personalized nutrition interventions for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies.
Prior to joining the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, I completed my transitional year internship at Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville, North Carolina, where I served as Chief Resident. In my free time, I enjoy backpacking, skiing, cooking, playing board games, going to concerts, and exploring new places with my wife and dog.
Boya Wang, MD, PhD
I grew up in Tampa, Florida, and completed my undergraduate studies in chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I continued my training at UNC for medical school, during which I pursued my PhD in Cancer Biology through the National Institutes of Health Oxford-Cambridge Program. Under the mentorship of Dr. Louis Staudt at the National Cancer Institute, I developed personalized treatment approaches by identifying biological heterogeneity and therapeutic vulnerabilities across molecular subtypes of lymphoma. After graduation, I completed a transitional year at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. At MSKCC, I am excited to integrate tumor biology and molecular characteristics to improve patient outcomes after radiation and cancer directed therapy. In my free time, I enjoy baking cakes for special occasions, cycling along the beach, and traveling.
Drew Bergman, MD
I was born and raised in the suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and studied molecular biology, genetics, and German literature at Boston University. There, I researched plant immunity genetics with Dr. John Celenza and stem cell-based lung and thyroid tissue development at the Center for Regenerative Medicine. After graduation, I joined the Broad Institute of MIT/Harvard, where I worked with Dr. Jesse Engreitz in Dr. Eric Lander’s lab to develop CRISPR-based tools to map noncoding genome regulation in complex diseases. I attended medical school at Dartmouth, receiving an AOA fellowship to continue research with Dr. Engreitz at Stanford and an RSNA fellowship to study epigenetic mechanisms of the FLASH-radiotherapy effect. I continue to work with Dr. Parth Shah to develop a Dartmouth Cancer Center-wide solid tumor transcriptomics cohort for precision oncology. I completed a transitional year internship at Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital before moving to NYC with my wife and joining the Radiation Oncology Residency Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Nathan Leclair, MD, PhD
I grew up in central Connecticut and attended college at The University of Connecticut, where I majored in molecular biology. During my undergraduate years I worked on basic science research into the crosstalk of cell death pathways and the cytoskeleton. I then moved to UConn Health to pursuit an MD/PhD, completing my graduate research at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine under the mentorship of Dr Olga Anczukow. Here, I focused on cancer transcriptomics, particularly related to alternative RNA splicing and design of RNA based therapeutics that target splicing defects uncovered in human malignancies. During my medical school training, I became interested in clinical oncology and through these experiences developed an interest in a career in radiation oncology and translational research. Prior to joining the radiation oncology residency at MSK, I completed an internship in internal medicine at UConn Health. In my free time I enjoy playing music, traveling, and watching basketball.
Meghana Pagadala, MD, PhD
I grew up in the Quad Cities on the border of Iowa and Illinois and moved to California to pursue my undergraduate studies in chemistry at Caltech, where I also discovered a passion for cancer immunology while working in the laboratory of David Baltimore. Following graduation, I entered the MD/PhD program at UC San Diego. Under the mentorship of Drs. Hannah Carter and Jill Mesirov, my research centered on using germline genetic variation to understand inter-individual differences in cancer susceptibility and anti-tumor immune responses. I completed my transitional year internship at MSKCC, where I hope to continue developing and applying innovative tools to better understand tumor-host interactions. Outside of medicine, I enjoy engaging in advocacy around climate health and health policy, playing volleyball, staying active, traveling, and going to Michelin star restaurants.
Mitchell Parker, MD, PhD
I grew up in Oakhurst, NJ, as the oldest of three siblings. I stayed close to home for college, attending Monmouth University, where I majored in Biology. I then pursued an MD/PhD at Drexel University College of Medicine, completing my PhD research at Fox Chase Cancer Center with a focus on structural bioinformatics and clinical genomics. After medical school, I completed a transitional year at Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center, not far from my hometown. Currently, I’m a resident at MSK, where I conduct research in the Luke Pike lab on brain metastasis. My work focuses on leveraging multi-modal AI in oncology to enhance the delivery of care for our patients. Outside of medicine, I love spending time with my wife, our two adorable children, and our extended family and friends. I also enjoy playing guitar, tennis, and basketball, as well as running. We currently live in Brooklyn, close to both my siblings and my wife’s family.
Joshua Qian, MD
I grew up in Shanghai, China and Springboro, Ohio before moving to Atlanta, GA to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology, where I studied Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. I then attended medical school at Emory University, where I developed my passion for radiation oncology. Under the mentorship of Dr. Mohammad Khan, I investigated the use of radiation therapy combined with immunotherapy in patients with relapsed, refractory multiple myeloma and investigated the addition of radiation with chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma. My wife and I completed medical school at Emory before moving to NYC together, where we began our respective residency programs. I completed my transitional year internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering before joining the Radiation Oncology Residency Program. In my free time, I enjoy practicing the violin, rock climbing, and playing board games.
Ali Sabbagh, MD
I was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon and attended the American University of Beirut, where I majored in Computer and Communications Engineering before completing my medical training. During medical school, I became interested in Radiation Oncology and the integration of technology to improve patient outcomes. This led me to complete a three-year postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of California San Francisco under the mentorship of Dr. Osama Mohamad and Dr. Julian Hong, where I worked on developing machine-learning models to enhance clinical decision-making in patients with prostate cancer. I completed my Transitional Year internship at MSK before joining the Radiation Oncology residency program.
Revathi Ravella, MD
I was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida before moving to Houston, Texas to attend Rice University where I studied biochemistry and cell biology. I then attended medical school at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas where I became interested in radiation oncology. Under the mentorship of Dr. Kiran Kumar, I investigated the use of radiation in combination with CAR T-cell therapy in patients with refractory DLBCL and explored the use of VMAT in patients undergoing total body irradiation prior to stem cell transplant. I completed my transitional year internship at MSK before joining our radiation oncology residency program. In my free time, I love to play tennis, visit museums, explore Central Park, and cheer on the Knicks!
Elisa Liu, MD
I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and attended Stanford University, where I majored in bioengineering and studied cartilage tissue regeneration using biomaterials. During this time, I developed an interest in oncology and studied outcomes of stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases. After college, I moved to Manhattan to attend NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Under the mentorship of Drs. Erik Sulman and Matija Snuderl, I studied radiation associated secondary malignancies, racial disparities in outcomes, and DNA methylation patterns in central nervous system tumors. I completed a preliminary medicine year at Lenox Hill Hospital prior to joining the MSK Radiation Oncology Residency Program. In my free time, I enjoy lifting weights, card games, and attempting to recreate international recipes.
Alexander Terry, MD, PhD
I grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and went to college at the University of Chicago, where I played varsity baseball and majored in biology. During college, I became fascinated with the biology of cancer and joined the lab of Dr. Kay Macleod, where I was first exposed to cancer metabolism. I then moved across town to begin my MD/PhD training at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In Dr. Nissim Hay’s lab, I studied cancer metabolism and cellular signaling, and my graduate thesis focused on understanding how cancer cells maintain lipid homeostasis under energetic stress and during metastasis in obese mice. Following completion of my PhD, I joined my wife in NYC and completed my final two years of medical school at Stony Brook University. Next, I completed my transitional year internship at MSK prior to joining the Radiation Oncology Residency Program, where I anticipate continuing cancer metabolism research. In my free time, I enjoy reading, sports, sampling new restaurants, and watching TV with my wife and our two cats.
Shoshana Rosenzweig, MD
I was born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey. I attended Brown University where I studied computational biology. For medical school, I attended the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai through the FlexMed program. During medical school I developed an interest in radiation oncology and disparities in cancer care while conducting research with the bladder cancer research group at Mount Sinai and the pediatric radiation oncology team at the New York Proton Center. Prior to joining the Radiation Oncology residency program, I completed my transitional-year internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Outside of the hospital I enjoy running, skiing, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Gideon Haber, MD
I grew up just outside Philadelphia, in Merion Station, as one of four siblings. I attended college nearby at the University of Pennsylvania, where I studied physics and biochemistry. After graduation, I spent a year as a National Institutes of Health research fellow, where our lab used high resolution electron microscopy to study clathrin-mediated endocytosis. From Washington, DC, I moved to Saint Louis to attend medical school at Washington University. There, I cultivated my interest in computational research through informatics work on predicting respiratory failure and dosimetry research gauging the accuracy of radiation treatments. I spent my preliminary internal medicine year in California at Kaiser San Francisco prior to joining the radiation oncology residency program at MSK. In my free time, I enjoy cooking/baking, playing tennis, swing dancing, and exploring new restaurants.
Kathryn Hockemeyer, MD, PhD
I grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana and attended Vanderbilt University, where I studied Molecular and Cellular Biology and International Studies. There, I performed research on the crosstalk between fibroblasts and cancer cells in the breast tumor microenvironment. After graduating, I worked at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland studying the role of lymphatic endothelial cells in cross-presenting antigens derived from tumor exosomes in melanoma. I then joined the NYU MD-PhD program, where I worked under the mentorship of Iannis Aifantis investigating the role of the proteotoxic stress response in the melanoma tumor immune microenvironment. I completed the Transitional Year program at Memorial Sloan-Kettering prior to starting the Radiation Oncology Residency Program. I am interested in leveraging my research in the tumor immune microenvironment to study cancer cell-immune crosstalk in the context of radiation therapy in metastatic disease.
Ross Weber, MD, PhD
David Miller, MD
Yue Helen Zhang, MD
Kevin Boehm, MD, PhD
Sybil Sha, MD
Alok Deshane, MD
Eyal Yosefof, MD
I was born in Israel and earned my M.D. degree from Tel Aviv University. I completed my residency training in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Rabin Medical Center and subsequently pursued a second residency in Radiation Oncology at the Davidoff Cancer Center. I also serve as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University.
My clinical and research interests focus on the multidisciplinary management of head and neck cancer, with particular emphasis on advanced radiation therapy, oral cavity cancer, laryngeal cancer and immunotherapy. Throughout my training, I have been actively involved in clinical research and have authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in the field of head and neck oncology.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading and following sports. I am honored to join the Head and Neck Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where I look forward to learning from world leaders in the field, contributing to innovative clinical research, and bringing this knowledge and experience back to improve patient care in Israel.
Seyi Omeh, MD
Born and raised in Nigeria, I earned my medical degree from the University of Debrecen in Hungary before completing my internship at Hemet Valley Medical Center, and Radiation Oncology residency at the University of Southern California. My clinical interests include gynecologic and genitourinary malignancies, brachytherapy, and advancing equitable cancer treatment through education and collaboration.
My broader professional mission is centered on advancing global radiation oncology and reducing disparities in cancer care having witnessed firsthand the consequences of limited access to timely diagnosis, advanced radiation technologies, and specialized cancer care in underserved communities, I am committed to advancing equitable cancer treatment worldwide. Drawing from my international background and training experiences, I am passionate about expanding access to life-saving radiation therapy and brachytherapy in resource-limited settings, strengthening oncology education, and developing sustainable models of care for underserved populations. I aspire to contribute to initiatives that improve equitable access to cutting-edge cancer treatment while fostering global partnerships that advance cancer outcomes worldwide.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children, traveling, experiencing different cultures, trying new restaurants, and watching movies.
Mohammad Zeeshan Ozair, MD, PhD
I completed my residency in Radiation Oncology at the Montefiore–Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, where I gained broad experience at treating both common and rare cancers across multiple sites. I also developed an understanding of how treatment decisions intersect with the social realities faced by underserved patients. I will be continuing my training as a CNS fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where I look forward to specializing in adult and pediatric CNS, spine, and base of skull cancers, and pursuing translational research.
Outside of work, I am fond of exploring new countries, spending time in nature, tango dancing with my partner, biking across the city, trying out the best khinkali recipes, and trying to figure out what my toy poodle is thinking.