Michael Zhu, MD (STIR), FRCPC

Area of Study / Keywords

Oncology Medicine Clinical Trials Lung Cancer Breast Cancer

About

Dr. Michael Zhu is an academic Radiation Oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast and thoracic malignancies currently appointed as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. He received his Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (with Special Training In Research (STIR) designation) degrees at the University of Alberta before completing a residency in Radiation Oncology at the Cross Cancer Institute where he served as Chief Resident. He was selected for a Detweiler Travelling Fellowship Award by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and was funded to complete an integrated travelling fellowship specializing in advanced therapeutic techniques. During this time, he developed further expertise in stereotactic radiosurgery and pencil beam scanning proton therapy at Stanford University and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. In addition to his academic and clinical commitments, he sits on the Lung Cancer Canada Medical Advisory Committee and is an executive board member of the Alberta Medical Association Section of Radiation Oncology. 

Awards and Recognition:

• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Detweiler Travelling Fellowship Award
• RJS (Robert) and Ada Maude Wright Memorial Prize in Radiation Oncology
• University of Alberta Radiation Oncology Residency Program Physics Award
• University of Alberta Radiation Oncology Residency Program Leadership Award
• University of Alberta Radiation Oncology Residency Program Academic Excellence Award
• University of Alberta Radiation Oncology Residency Program Radiobiology Award
• Dr. Morris Weinlos Prize in pathology and Surgery
• University of Alberta Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship
• University of Alberta Academic Achievement Scholarship
• University of Alberta T4K Undergraduate Leadership Scholarship
• Nat Christie Foundation Medical Entrance Award (deferred)
• Graeme Bell and Norma Kay Sullivan-Bell Undergraduate Scholarships in Biology (deferred)
• Canadian Diabetes Association Calgary Volunteer of the Year 
• Louise McKinney Scholarship
• Markin Fall/Winter Research Award
• Harley Hotchkiss Scholarship
• University of Calgary Academic Merit Scholarship
• Program for Undergraduate Research Experience Summer Studentship Award
• University of Calgary Academic Merit Scholarship
• President’s Scholarship (renewed)

Research

His research interests include advancing practice through clinical trials with secondary interests related to medical education, simulation teaching, and barriers to health access. 

Current Primary Investigator Roles: 

Cross Cancer Institute Primary Investigator for the PREVENT trial: a Phase II/III Randomized EValuation of dose-escalation with Esophageal-sparing for palliation of INtraThoracic tumors

Teaching

MED 525 (Oncology)- thoracic radiation oncology 

ONCOL 306 (Imaging Principles and Analysis in Radiation Therapy)- breast anatomy and target delineation