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
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.
Dr. Sangjune Laurence Lee Earns RSNA and UWCCC Grants to Study MRI-Guided Radiation
Dr. Sangjune Laurence Lee, a Wolfe Clinical Research Fellow in the Department of Human Oncology, recently earned a Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Fellow Grant and a UW Carbone Cancer Center grant in support of his research on MRI-guided radiation therapy. Read more.
Dr. Steven Howard Selected as HEADRUSH Professor
Dr. Steven Howard, associate professor of human oncology, has been awarded the HEADRUSH Brain Tumor Professorship, an endowed professorship that will provide support for his research aimed at improving care for patients with brain tumors. 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 22, 2019
Thank you to all riders and supporters for The Ride 2018! We had another record year, bringing us to nearly $1 million raised in 3 years!
2018 Milestones:
>$365,000 raised for cancer research,
>1450 registered riders,
>300 volunteers,
