Benjamin Judson
Chair and Charles W. Ohse Professor of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, Department of Surgery; Surgeon-In-Chief, Yale New Haven Health System
Elected to the Academy in 2026
Education
Middlebury College, BA, Economics; University of Pennsylvania, M.G.A, Government Administration; Jefferson Medical College, M.D.; Yale University, M.A., Honorary MA; Yale University, M.B.A, Healthcare Management
Professional Areas
Focused on head and neck cancers and clinical outcomes, Dr. Judson advances precision oncology, biomarker discovery, and multidisciplinary care. His integration of innovation, molecular research, and leadership enhances personalized treatments, improving survival and quality of life.
Citation
For pioneering work in head and neck oncology, defining prognostic biomarkers, and leading translational, precision, and outcomes research that has transformed cancer treatment and advanced patient care.