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Committees and Initiatives

The American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) recently went through strategic planning where we identified our mission and goals. Supporting these goals we created several councils with specific missions and we are looking for members to join the new councils to increase the representation of our members and help the ABS work towards being the leading authority in Brachytherapy standards, research, education, and training that benefit cancer patients and improve their quality of life. Each committee has its own mission and set of annual goals to help achieve this mission.

Serving on an ABS council furthers your professional development by providing leadership experience, expanding your professional network, and strengthening your ties within the specialty.
ABS Council members are directly involved in identifying new opportunities, guiding projects, and offering their expertise...so you will have a direct hand in helping us achieve our goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Encourage an inclusive ABS in all aspects of operations.

Board Sponsor
Jyoti Mayadev, MD
Committee Chairs
Kristin Bradley, MD – Resident Council
Kayla Kafka-Peterson, RN – Nursing, Dosimetrist and Radiation Therapist

Advisory and Advocacy

Work with industry, providers, and partners to advance BT and coordinate strategy/perspectives for legislative & Gov’t/Industry.

Board Sponsor
Albert Chang, MD, PhD
Committee Chairs
Marisa Kollmeier, MD
Peter Rossi, MD, FABS

Research & Funding

Expand support for advancing Brachytherapy techniques.

Board Sponsor
Christopher Deufel, PhD
Committee Chair
Michael Roumeliotis, PhD

Standards, Quality & Safety

Elevate ABS as the Center of Excellence for US Brachytherapy.

Board Sponsor
Christine Fisher, MD
Committee Chairs
Jessica Huang, PhD
Beth Kidd, MD

Education & Training

Create national capacity and competency for Brachytherapy.

Board Sponsors
Gregory Merrick, MD, FABS
Peter Rossi, MD, FABS
Committee Chairs
Lara Hathout, MD – Prostate Sub-Committee
Stella Lymberis, MD – GYN Sub-Committee
Mahta McKee, PhD – Physics Sub-Committee
Michael Folkert, MD – Miscellaneous Sub-Committee

Global BT Collaboration

Create global integration and sharing of best practices and BT advances.

Board Sponsor
Junzo Chino, MD, FABS
Committee Chairs
Anuja Jhingran, MD
Amandeep Taggar, MD

The term of service for ABS Committees begins each year at the annual meeting in June and lasts for 12 months. To serve on an ABS Council, you must be a member in good standing and you must maintain your membership status during your committee term.