Biographical summary
Dr. Ryan J. Brisson is a radiation oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and a member of the Department of Radiation Oncology. His clinical practice focuses on the treatment of head and neck cancers, skin cancers, central nervous system tumors, and pediatric cancers. Dr. Brisson provides patient-centered, multidisciplinary care, with an emphasis on precision radiation therapy tailored to each patient’s diagnosis, tumor characteristics, and treatment goals.
Dr. Brisson's clinical and translational research interests focus on optimizing treatment regimens through the integration of novel pharmacotherapies, advanced radiation techniques, and emerging technologies. He has a particular interest in the development and conduct of clinical trials designed to advance radiation-based treatment strategies while reducing treatment-related toxicity.
In his clinical practice, Dr. Brisson cares for patients with complex cancer diagnoses, emphasizing careful treatment planning and collaboration across specialties to provide high-quality, personalized care.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2025
Residency - Radiation OncologyUniversity of Florida
- 2021
InternHenry Ford Health System
- 2020
MDOakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
- 2014
BS - B.S. Biology, B.S. Psychology
Neuroscience minor
• Magna Cum Laude
• Departmental HonorsLoyola University Chicago
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MS - M.S. in Epidemiology
• Full-tuition scholarshipUniversity of Florida
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2025
RSNA Roentgen Research AwardRadiologic Society of North America
- 2024
Florida Society of Clinical Oncology ASTRO Travel GrantFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2024
Radiation Oncology Resident Award for Excellence in MentorshipUniversity of Florida
- 2024
Gold Humanism Honor Society InducteeUniversity of Florida
Professional memberships
- 2026 - present
MemberProtocol Review and Monitoring Committee PRMC
- 2026 - present
Deputy Co-ChairCommunications Committee for the Head & Neck Cancer International Group HNCIG
Publications