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 …
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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 …
Beyond the Beam: Dr. Steven Howard’s 27-Year Legacy of Care and Connection
When Dr. Steven Howard walked into a patient’s room, time seemed to slow down. “Patients absolutely loved him because he was so empathetic,” recalls Lori Hayes, a longtime colleague and retired clinical nurse specialist. “When …
2025 Global Oncology Pilot Grant Recipient: Advancing Cancer Education in Ghana
Dr. Shannon O’Reilly is one of two recipients of the 2025 Global Oncology Pilot Grants, which support innovative projects aimed at improving cancer care and research in low-resource settings. These one-year seed grants foster long-term …
DHO Residency Programs Transition Leadership Roles
The University of Wisconsin Department of Human Oncology radiation oncology and radiation oncology physics residency programs are off to a great start for the 2025/2026 school year. With five new residents active in the clinic …
2025 Dean’s Medical Student Research Mentorship Award Winner
Andrew Baschnagel, MD has received the 2025 Dean’s Research Mentorship Award (RMA) from the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). This award honors one SMPH faculty member each year whose sustained and exemplary …
Dr. Pippa Cosper Receives RSNA Grant
Pippa Cosper, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in the department of human oncology, was awarded a Research Scholar Grant from the Radiological Society of North American (RSNA) to study Chromosomal Instability as a Biomarker of …
New Faculty Q&A: Dr. Claire Baniel
Welcome Claire Baniel, MD incoming assistant professor. Hometown: I’ve lived in both Milwaukee and Green Bay and consider both to be home Educational background: I completed my undergraduate education at Michigan State University with a …
Brachytherapy Workshop for Residents Available at ASTRO 2025
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 …