Lucas Sapienza, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida. Dr. Sapienza is originally from Brazil and joined UF after completing residency training at the Department of Radiation Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He specializes in advanced radiation techniques including image-guided adaptive brachytherapy, proton therapy, and radiosurgery for treatment of gynecological cancers, breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Mrs. Lawing provides psychosocial support to pediatric patients and families. In her role, she provides procedural preparation and support to pediatric patients undergoing treatment. She creates opportunities for both therapeutic and normalizing play within the medical environment. Her support extends to siblings and caregivers and often involves being an advocate and providing emotional support during their time here.