Welcome to the Department of Human Oncology (DHO) at the University of Wisconsin.
We provide comprehensive radiation oncology services with dedication to improve the outcome for cancer patients using state-of-the-art treatment techniques combined with highly compassionate care. Our clinical focus is on each individual cancer patient and their families; however, our mission extends more broadly to include cutting-edge research and advanced training for the next generation of MD and PhD students to ensure cancer therapy improvements for the future.
Paul M. Harari, MD, FASTRO
Jack Fowler Professor and Chairman
Department of Human Oncology
NEWS
Talented Group of UW Health Radiation Therapists Providing Care for 30 Years
For the past 30 years, a core group of radiation therapists has been a consistent and reassuring presence in the UW Health Radiation Oncology Clinic. With their technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, dedication, and compassion, they have benefited thousands of patients and fostered a supportive and welcoming culture for patients, families and co-workers. Read more.
New Faculty: Mitchell Carroll, PhD
Dr. Mitchell Carroll, who earned his PhD in medical physics at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, joined the Department of Human Oncology as an assistant professor in September. Read more.
New Faculty: Craig Hullett, MD, PhD
Dr. Craig Hullett, who completed his radiation oncology residency at the University of Wisconsin in 2018, returned to the Department of Human Oncology as an assistant professor in August. Read more.
New Faculty: Brendan Barraclough, PhD
Dr. Brendan Barraclough joined the Department of Human Oncology as an assistant professor in July after completing his radiation oncology physics residency in the department. Read more.
NEW FACULTY: JOHN FLOBERG, MD, PHD
Dr. John Floberg, who earned his MD and PhD in medical physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and completed his radiation oncology residency at Washington University in St. Louis, joined the Department of Human Oncology as an assistant professor in August. Read more.
Find Us in the Community
Wisconsin Head and Neck Cancer SPORE
The Wisconsin Head and Neck SPORE is designed to promote translational laboratory and clinical research to improve overall outcome for patients with Head and Neck Cancer (HNC).
The Ride for Cancer Research: September 27, 2020
Thank you to all riders and supporters for The Ride 2019! We had another record year, bringing us to nearly $1.2 million raised in 4 years!
2019 Milestones:
>$407,389 raised for cancer research
>1,626 registered riders
>200 volunteers
