Dr. Chieko Azuma
Clinical Associate Professor
Radiation Oncology
DVM, PhD, DACVR (Radiation Oncology)
785-532-5690
chieko@vet.k-state.edu
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine (DVM equivalent): Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Tokyo, Japan
- Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Radiation and Cancer Biology: College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University
- Residency: North Carolina State University
Teaching
- Oncology Elective (4th year)
Research
- Tumor physiology and functional imaging
- Advanced radiotherapy
- Comparative oncology studies in veterinary cancer patients
- Effects of radiation in systemic response
- Animal welfare and research compliance
Clinical
- Individualized treatments incorporating radiotherapy and palliative care in veterinary cancer patients.