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Jeffrey Willey | |
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 Willey in 2019 | |
| Born | January 9, 1977 Ohio, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Ohio University (BS, MS) Clemson University (PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Professor and section head of Radiobiology at Wake Forest School of Medicine in North Carolina |
Jeffrey Scott Willey (born January 9, 1977) is an American academic of Biological engineering and an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Wake Forest School of Medicine.[1] He was honored a Milton Raben Professorsorship in Radiation Oncology in 2022.[2]
Education edit
Dr Willey completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) in Biological Sciences at Ohio University in 1999 and 2001, respectively.[1] He then earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Clemson University in 2008.[1] Following his doctoral studies, he pursued a fellowship in Bioengineering at Clemson University in 2010 and in Radiation Oncology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2012.[1]
Career and Research edit
Dr. Willey holds multiple positions at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, including Professor of Radiation Oncology, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Comparative Medicine (the research section of the Department of Pathology). He is affiliated with several departments and centers, such as the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Hypertension and Vascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Sciences Center, and Women in Medicine and Science.[3]
His research interests include Cartilage, Articular Whole-Body Irradiation, Knee Joint Space Flight, Hindlimb Suspension, and Osteoporosis. He leads the Jeffrey Willey Lab, which focuses on preventing musculoskeletal toxicity from cancer treatment and spaceflight. His lab aims to characterize the cause and extent of long-term musculoskeletal injuries caused by radiation therapy (RT), with a particular interest in preventing late treatment-induced complications as cancer survivorship improves.[3]
Memberships edit
Dr. Willey is a member of several professional societies, including the Radiation Research Society, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, and Orthopaedic Research Society.[1]
Publications edit
Dr. Willey has contributed to numerous publications in his field. Some of his notable works include research on cortical thickness and radiation dose mapping, the effects of Angiotensin (1-7) on skeletal muscle fibrosis and stiffening in a mouse model of extremity sarcoma radiation therapy, and a reproducible radiation delivery method for unanesthetized rodents during periods of hind limb unloading.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Jeffrey Scott Willey, PhD". Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Philanthropy Update". Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "Jeffrey Willey Lab - Wake Forest School of Medicine". Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Retrieved January 30, 2024.