We are delighted to announce that Dr. Grace Blitzer has been selected as the 2025–2026 recipient of the Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (ARRO) Educator of the Year Award—an honor driven by enthusiastic resident …
2026
Meet the Experts: Anna Peters
Radiation Medicine is built on collaboration. Beyond physicians and physicists, an entire team of specialists plays a vital role in advancing patient care. This series shines a spotlight on those professionals—their responsibilities, their expertise, and …
Elissa Khoudary Selected for Prestigious AAPM Mentorship Program Ahead of Graduation
As she prepares to graduate this June from the University of Wisconsin Department of Human Oncology’s Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Program, second-year resident Elissa Khoudary is already gaining national recognition for her leadership and commitment …
Eastpark Medical Center Introduces Advanced Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET)
Eastpark Medical Center has delivered its first treatment using a newly engineered frame designed specifically for Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET), offering patients with mycosis fungoides a more precise and customizable care option close to …
Expanding Global Connections: Dr. Jennifer Smilowitz’s Immersive Experience in Costa Rica
When Dr. Jennifer Smilowitz boarded a plane to Costa Rica earlier this year, she was stepping into an experience that blended language immersion, community health, academic collaboration, and global professional growth. Over two weeks, she …
How Gene Signatures Are Transforming Prostate Cancer Treatment Decisions
Differences in how cancer cells mutate and what fuels their growth mean that even for two patients with prostate cancer, one treatment approach can work better for one patient than the other. Dr. Shuang George …
Precision in Practice: How Medical Physicists Are Preparing Proton Therapy for Patient Care
The Proton Therapy Medical Physics team at Eastpark Medical Center has been busy commissioning process for the gantry room of our new proton therapy system, which is anticipated to launch for patient care later this …
In Memoriam: Ernest Borden, MD
The Department of Human Oncology is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Ernest “Ernie” Borden, MD, professor emeritus of human oncology, who died on January 18. Dr. Borden joined the University …
Meet the Experts: Julie Thomas
Radiation Medicine is built on collaboration. Beyond physicians and physicists, an entire team of specialists plays a vital role in advancing patient care. This series shines a spotlight on those professionals—their responsibilities, their expertise, and …
January 2026 – Published Articles
Priming versus propagating: distinct immune effects of alpha- versus beta-particle emitting radiopharmaceuticals when combined with immune checkpoint inhibition in mice. Kerr CP, Jin WJ, Liu P, Grudzinski JJ, Ferreira CA, Comas Rojas H, Oñate AJ, Kwon …