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Carlos Alberto Pérez was born in [[Pereira, Colombia]], and earned his medical degree at the [[University of Antioquia]] School of Medicine in Medellín. He was a radiation oncology resident at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR), [[Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center]] at [[Barnes-Jewish Hospital]] and [[Washington University School of Medicine]] and had a one-year fellowship in radiotherapy at [[M.D. Anderson]] Hospital and Tumor Institute.
Carlos Alberto Pérez was born in [[Pereira, Colombia]], and earned his medical degree at the [[University of Antioquia]] School of Medicine in Medellín. He was a radiation oncology resident at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR), [[Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center]] at [[Barnes-Jewish Hospital]] and [[Washington University School of Medicine]] and had a one-year fellowship in radiotherapy at [[M.D. Anderson]] Hospital and Tumor Institute.


At MIR, he led the Division of Radiation Oncology from 1976 until it became its own department in 2001, when he became its inaugural Chair. Under Perez’s leadership, the Radiation Oncology Center developed a strong research core resulting in significant contributions to cancer treatment, amplifying the effects of radiation with chemotherapy and hyperthermia. He retired in 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://people.forbes.com/profile/carlos-a-perez/80193 |title=Carlos Pérez, Forbes |access-date=2017-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101212032304/http://people.forbes.com/profile/carlos-a-perez/80193 |archive-date=2010-12-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
At MIR, he led the Division of Radiation Oncology from 1976 until it became its own department in 2001, when he became its inaugural Chair. Under Perez’s leadership, the Radiation Oncology Center developed a strong research core resulting in significant contributions to cancer treatment, amplifying the effects of radiation with chemotherapy and hyperthermia. He retired in 2004.


Pérez was instrumental in the founding of the Cancer Information Center (CIC) at Washington University Medical Center in 1977, which provides medical information and resources as well as emotional support to cancer patients, their families, and friends. The first resource facility of its kind in the United States, it became a model for other similar centers around the world.<ref>[http://beckerexhibits.wustl.edu/mig/bios/perez.html Medical Journeys, Biographies] Washington University School of Medicine</ref>
Pérez was instrumental in the founding of the Cancer Information Center (CIC) at Washington University Medical Center in 1977, which provides medical information and resources as well as emotional support to cancer patients, their families, and friends. The first resource facility of its kind in the United States, it became a model for other similar centers around the world.<ref>[http://beckerexhibits.wustl.edu/mig/bios/perez.html Medical Journeys, Biographies] Washington University School of Medicine</ref>
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Pérez published more than 370 scientific articles, and contributed to over 100 chapters in more than 43 textbooks.
Pérez published more than 370 scientific articles, and contributed to over 100 chapters in more than 43 textbooks.


From 2005 Pérez was on the Board of Directors of TomoTherapy Incorporated, until 2011, when the company was purchased by Accuray Inc.<ref>[http://www.allbusiness.com/health-care/medical-practice-radiology/5021172-1.html TomoTherapy Appoints Carlos Pérez to its Board of Directors.] BusinessWire, Tuesday, August 2, 2005</ref>
From 2005 Pérez was on the Board of Directors of TomoTherapy Incorporated, until 2011, when the company was purchased by Accuray Inc.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101212032304/http://people.forbes.com/profile/carlos-a-perez/80193 TomoTherapy Appoints Carlos Pérez to its Board of Directors.] BusinessWire, Tuesday, August 2, 2005</ref>


Carlos Pérez died in [[Springfield, Missouri]], where he had retired, on August 21, 2023, at the age of 88.<ref>{{cite web |title=Carlos Alberto Perez |url=https://greenlawnfuneralhome.com/obituary/carlos-alberto-perez/ |website=Greenlawn Funeral Home |access-date=29 August 2023}}</ref>
Carlos Pérez died in [[Springfield, Missouri]], where he had retired, on August 21, 2023, at the age of 88.<ref>{{cite web |title=Carlos Alberto Perez |url=https://greenlawnfuneralhome.com/obituary/carlos-alberto-perez/ |website=Greenlawn Funeral Home |access-date=29 August 2023}}</ref>

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Carlos A. Pérez, MD
Born(1934-11-10)November 10, 1934
Pereira, Colombia
DiedAugust 21, 2023(2023-08-21) (aged 88)
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Antioquia School of Medicine, Medellín, Colombia
Medical career
ProfessionRadiation oncologist
InstitutionsWashington University School of Medicine
Sub-specialtiesHyperthermia
Awards
  • CRILA Gold Medal
  • Gold Medal of the American College of Radiology
  • Gold Medal of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
  • Janaway Gold Medal of the American Radium Society
  • Gold Medal of the Spanish Radiation Oncology Society (SEOR)
  • Gold Medal of the Latin American Association of Radiation Oncology (ALATRO)
  • Marie Curie Medal of GEC-European Society of Radiation Oncology
  • Cancer Fighter Award of the American College of Surgeons

Carlos Alberto Pérez, MD (November 10, 1934 – August 21, 2023) was an American radiation oncologist. Dr. Pérez was an internationally recognized pioneer in cancer research, patient care, and education. A Professor Emeritus and former Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Dr. Pérez was best known for his influential research exploring the most effective therapies for several types of cancer. He is well known for his contributions to the clinical management of patients, especially those with carcinoma of the prostate, breast, cervix and lung.

Pérez was co-editor of the most comprehensive text on radiation oncology, Perez and Brady's Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, the 7th Edition of which was published in 2018.[1][2] It is regarded as the standard reference for radiation oncologists and residents in this field.

Biography

Carlos Alberto Pérez was born in Pereira, Colombia, and earned his medical degree at the University of Antioquia School of Medicine in Medellín. He was a radiation oncology resident at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR), Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine and had a one-year fellowship in radiotherapy at M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute.

At MIR, he led the Division of Radiation Oncology from 1976 until it became its own department in 2001, when he became its inaugural Chair. Under Perez’s leadership, the Radiation Oncology Center developed a strong research core resulting in significant contributions to cancer treatment, amplifying the effects of radiation with chemotherapy and hyperthermia. He retired in 2004.

Pérez was instrumental in the founding of the Cancer Information Center (CIC) at Washington University Medical Center in 1977, which provides medical information and resources as well as emotional support to cancer patients, their families, and friends. The first resource facility of its kind in the United States, it became a model for other similar centers around the world.[3]

Pérez is the recipient of numerous professional awards. He was awarded the Gold Medal of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology Oncology (ASTRO) in 1992; the Gold Medal of the American College of Radiology in 1997; the CRILA (Círculo de Radioterapeutas Ibero-Latinoamericanos) Gold Medal in 2000; the Janaway Gold Medal of the American Radium Society in 2005; the National Cancer Fighter Award from the American College of Surgeons in 2006; the Gold Medal of the Spanish Society of Radiation Oncology (SEOR) in 2013; and the Gold Medal of the Latin American Society of Radiation Oncology (ALATRO) in 2013. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis also presented Pérez with a Faculty Achievement Award in 2013. He also served as past President of ASTRO; as a Trustee of the American Board of Radiology from 1985 to 1997; and he served on the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society.

Pérez published more than 370 scientific articles, and contributed to over 100 chapters in more than 43 textbooks.

From 2005 Pérez was on the Board of Directors of TomoTherapy Incorporated, until 2011, when the company was purchased by Accuray Inc.[4]

Carlos Pérez died in Springfield, Missouri, where he had retired, on August 21, 2023, at the age of 88.[5]

References

  1. ^ The Fellows of the Academy of Science-St. Louis Archived July 1, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Perez and Brady's Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology By Edward C. Halperin, David Wazer, Carlos A. Pérez, Luther W. Brady
  3. ^ Medical Journeys, Biographies Washington University School of Medicine
  4. ^ TomoTherapy Appoints Carlos Pérez to its Board of Directors. BusinessWire, Tuesday, August 2, 2005
  5. ^ "Carlos Alberto Perez". Greenlawn Funeral Home. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
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