Wally Curran

Wally Curran, whose full name is Walter J. Curran Jr., M.D., is an internationally renowned oncology leader who was appointed as the Chief of Piedmont Oncology Institute at Piedmont Healthcare, effective January 9, 2024.14

Professional Background

Dr. Curran is a radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of malignant brain tumors and locally advanced lung cancer.3 Prior to joining Piedmont, he served as the global chief medical officer of GenesisCare, the largest provider of radiation oncology care worldwide.1

Previously, Dr. Curran held several prestigious positions:

• Executive Director of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University for 11 years1
• Professor and Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine2
• Chairman and principal investigator of NRG Oncology and the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group1

Achievements and Expertise

Dr. Curran is highly respected in his field:

• He has authored or co-authored over 800 abstracts and scholarly papers1
• He has been chairman or co-chairman of more than 40 clinical trials1
• The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research listed him among the top 20 principal investigators in terms of overall National Institutes of Health funding in 2012 and 20131
• He is considered an international expert in the management of patients with locally advanced lung cancer or malignant brain tumors1

Education

• Graduated with honors from Dartmouth College2
• Received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia2

Dr. Curran's appointment at Piedmont is expected to significantly enhance the organization's oncology capabilities and raise its stature in cancer care worldwide.1