Bio

Dr. Nolan graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, earned his DVM degree at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, and his PhD in Radiation and Cancer Biology from Colorado State University. He completed an internship at NYC Veterinary Specialists and a residency in radiation oncology at Colorado State University. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (sub-specialty of Radiation Oncology). Clinically, Dr. Nolan has a special interest in emerging technologies and techniques in radiation oncology. His research is focused on normal tissue injury secondary to radiation therapy, and developing novel therapeutic strategies to maximize comfort in patients with cancer.

AFFILIATIONS

Member, Radiation Research Society
Member, American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Member, Veterinary Cancer Society
Member, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Member, Comparative Medicine Institute, NC State
Member, North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
Associate Member, Duke Cancer Institute

CERTIFICATIONS

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology (Radiation Oncology)

Area(s) of Expertise

NEUROBIOLOGY, SPONTANEOUS ANIMAL DISEASE MODELS, VETERINARY CANCER CARE
Normal Tissue Radiobiology:
The fundamental aim of Dr. Nolan's research is to reduce discomfort and side effects in patients undergoing cancer treatment. In particular, the Nolan lab studies the complex molecular signaling pathways that are activated in patients experiencing radiotherapy-associated pain, and they are working hard to understand how pain signaling can influence tumor behavior. Such knowledge is critical to developing new therapies that will maximize both quality and quantity of life in pets and people with cancer.

Developmental Therapeutics:
Dr. Nolan is the lead investigator for a number of clinical trials in veterinary oncology. This allows for testing and development of novel cancer therapies.

Publications

• A Multi‐Institutional Retrospective Study of 21 Dogs Having Undergone Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Adrenal Tumours (2017–2024) , Veterinary and Comparative Oncology (2026)
• Abstract 5271: Pain signaling in dogs undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer , Cancer Research (2026)
• Head and Neck Cancer , (2026)
• Low-dose radiation therapy for idiopathic or interstitial cystitis in male cats , Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (2026)
• Outcome of three dogs with respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartoma and chondroosseous respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartoma treated with radiotherapy , Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (2026)
• ATR Inhibition as a Radiosensitization Strategy in Naturally Occurring Feline Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma , International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics (2025)
• Abstract 1835: The impact of artemin depletion on acute radiation-associated oral pain , Cancer Research (2025)
• Adapting Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for the Treatment of Naturally Occurring Intracranial Tumors in Dogs , Clinical Cancer Research (2025)
• Data from Adapting Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for the Treatment of Naturally Occurring Intracranial Tumors in Dogs , (2025)
• Dose-dependent safety and renal ultrasound contrast kinetics of oxygen microbubbles in healthy dogs , The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (2025)

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