Radiation oncology residents will have a unique opportunity available at this year’s American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting. A new workshop entitled: Principles and Skills of Brachytherapy, will be offered Saturday, September 27th …
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Department of Human Oncology heads to RRS in Puerto Rico
The 71st Annual International Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS) features presentations, posters, and a workshop from faculty and students in the Department of Human Oncology. The conference will be held in San Juan, …
New Faculty Q&A: Dr. Colin Harari
Welcome Colin Harari, MD, incoming assistant professor. Hometown: Madison, WI Educational background: I grew up locally, attending Madison West High School. Following high school I traveled to the East Coast where I earned my degree …
Dr. Grace Blitzer Awarded Grant to Advance Uterine Cancer Treatment Research
Grace Blitzer, MD, an assistant professor and radiation oncologist in the Department of Human Oncology, recently earned an ASTRO-ACS Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG). This three-year (9/1/2025 – 8/31/2028), $437,400 award supports her research on how cancer DNA …
Alison Arnold wins Physics Educator of the Year
This year’s Physics Educator Award went to Alison Arnold, MS who always goes above and beyond to help physics and physicians learn. Alison is a thoughtful and caring team member who promotes excellence in patient …
Dr. Kristin Bradley Awarded Educator of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Kristin Bradley has been awarded the 2023-2024 Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (ARRO) Educator of the Year Award. This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Bradley’s exceptional dedication to …
ACRO announces DHO’s Jessica Schuster, MD as CURiE Editor-in-Chief
The American College of Radiation Oncology is proud to announce the leadership for CURiE: Contemporary Updates: Radiotherapy Innovation & Evidence, a cutting-edge publication through the Cureus Journal of Medical Science. CURiE will serve as a …
Faculty, Residents and APPs 2023
Department of Human Oncology • Faculty, Residents and APPs 2023 A framed version of this 2023 DHO formal photograph (and multiple prior years) was mounted this week in the Radiation Oncology clinic and K4/4th floor …
Dr. Anderson presents at NRG Oncology conference
At the July NRG Oncology conference in Philadelphia, Dr. Anderson provided a “Radiation 101” presentation to over 400 NRG Oncology Clinical Research Associates and Clinical Research Nurses. These research staff members were part of an …
Dr. Ben Durkee wins Educator of the Year Award
Dr. Benjamin Durkee recently received the 2022 – 2023 Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (ARRO) Educator of the Year Award. This distinguished recognition celebrates Dr. Durkee’s dedication to teaching and mentoring residents. ARRO annually …