Robert Lawrence Randall

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Robert Randall
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Born
Washington, D.C.
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Scientific career
FieldsOrthopaedic oncology

Robert Lawrence Randall is an American orthopaedic oncologist and academic, known for his work in treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas. He serves as the Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Davis, and holds the David Linn Endowed Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery. [1] Randall has advanced sarcoma research and treatment. [2] His career spans roles at institutions such as the Yale School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), University of Washington/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute, Primary Children's Hospital, and Shriners Hospitals for Children. [3]

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He has been recognized among the top 1% of orthopaedic surgeons in the United States by US News & World Report. [4] He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAOA). He is an active member of organizations such as the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and the Connective Tissue Oncology Society. [1]

Early life and education

Randall was born in Washington, D.C., United States, and pursued his undergraduate studies at Brown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in human biology and molecular biology in 1988. He graduated magna cum laude , with honorary distinctions in biology, chemistry, and music. [5] His senior honors research focused on the molecular genetic analysis of Schistosoma mansoni antigenicity. [6]

He later attended Yale University School of Medicine, receiving his Doctorate of Medicine in 1992. [1] Randall completed his internship in general surgery and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), from 1992 to 1997. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, in 1998. [5]

Career

Starting at the University of Utah in 1998 as an assistant professor, Randall became a full professor with tenure and the L.B. & Olive S. Young Presidential Endowed Chair for Cancer Research. [7] He served as the Director of Sarcoma Services at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Primary Children's Medical Center. He also developed and directed the Huntsman–Intermountain Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Care Program, the first combined healthcare program to span the two institutions. [8]

Randall's clinical practice and research focus on musculoskeletal surgical oncology and building trans-disciplinary teams to combat rare cancers. [7] His translational research includes work as chief of the Sarcoma Array Research Consortium (SARC) Lab and collaborations with Nobel Prize co-winner Mario Capecchi to develop genetically engineered mouse models. [9]

In 2006, he created the Sarcoma Advanced Research and Clinical (SARC) Fellowship for training in academic sarcoma surgery. [7] On November 7, 2012, Randall performed the world's first trans-dermal compressive osseointegration case for amputees. [2] [10]

Research and contributions

Randall's research has focused on advancing the understanding and treatment of sarcomas. His work with the PARITY study group has established benchmarks for clinical research in orthopaedic oncology. [7] He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed articles, including studies published in prestigious journals. [11]

Honors and awards

Books

Journal publications

References

  1. 1 2 3 "UC Davis Health - R. Lor Randall" . Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  2. 1 2 3 "UC Davis Physicians - Robert R. Lor Randall" . Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  3. ↑ "Shriners Children's - R. Lor Randall" . Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  4. 1 2 "US News - R. Randall" . Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  5. 1 2 3 "Cure Sarcoma - R. Lor Randall". Sarcoma Foundation of America. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  6. ↑ "medskl.com - Faculty Profile: R. Lor Randall" . Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Sarcoma Help - Dr. Randall Profile" . Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  8. ↑ "CODE Technology - Dr. Randall". 17 June 2020. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  9. ↑ "ASCO Post - Appointment of Dr. Randall" . Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  10. ↑ McGough, R. L.; Goodman, M. A.; Randall, R. L.; Forsberg, J. A.; Potter, B. K.; Lindsey, B. (April 2017). "The Compress® transcutaneous implant for rehabilitation following limb amputation". Der Unfallchirurg. 120 (4): 300–305. doi:10.1007/s00113-017-0339-9. ISSN   1433-044X. PMID   28275847.
  11. ↑ "PubMed - Articles by Randall RL" . Retrieved 2024-12-19.
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