Francis R. Facchini

Dr. Facchini joined Varian as Chief Medical Officer, Interventional Solutions in 2019, and in February 2020 transitioned to interim leader of the IS business. Since that time, he has made a significant impact on building Varian's IS business, helping to strengthen the portfolio for customers, solidifying a robust clinical strategy and hiring key leaders to help the organization grow. Dr. Facchini, a board-certified interventional radiologist, holds a clinical appointment with VIR Chicago, an independent IR clinical practice he co-founded. He is a member of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), where he has served as a Foundation Board Member, and is also a member of the Society of Interventional Oncology (SIO). He has expertise in minimally invasive, image-guided treatment of cancer and a special interest in the research and development of novel cancer therapies. Dr. Facchini received a Doctor of Medicine from Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine, and a bachelor's degree from DePauw University.