Ari J. Rosenberg

University of Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago

Papers

5

Total Citations

95

H-Index

4

About

Ari J. Rosenberg is a leading oncologist and clinical researcher whose work is transforming the treatment of human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal cancer (HPV+ OPC). His research focuses on integrating immunotherapy with chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant setting, followed by response-adaptive, de-escalated locoregional therapy. This approach aims to reduce treatment toxicity while preserving excellent survival outcomes. Rosenberg’s landmark OPTIMA II trial (2021, 30 citations) demonstrated the feasibility of using nivolumab, nab-paclitaxel, and carboplatin to guide risk-adapted de-escalation. He further advanced this paradigm with the TARGET-HPV trial (2024, 12 citations), investigating a novel HPV16-specific arenavirus-based immunotherapy. His most-cited work (2024, 45 citations) explores neoadjuvant nivolumab plus chemotherapy with response-adaptive therapy, while his 2025 study on circulating tumor HPV DNA dynamics (7 citations) highlights his commitment to developing non-invasive biomarkers for treatment selection. Rosenberg’s pooled analysis of functional and survival outcomes (2025) underscores the clinical benefit of his de-escalation strategies. His research is pivotal in redefining the standard of care for HPV+ OPC, balancing cure with quality of life.

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H-Index
5
Papers
95
Total Citations
19
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Neoadjuvant Nivolumab Plus Chemotherapy Followed By Response-Adaptive Therapy for HPV<sup>+</sup> Oropharyngeal Cancer
45 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 34
🏛 Institutions: University of Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago

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