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 …
Faculty
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 …
Dr. Peter Mahler Retires after 32 years as a Cancer Physician/Scientist
Professor Peter Mahler, PhD, MD, Department of Human Oncology, retired on February 28, 2023 after a long association with the University of Wisconsin. His career has taken him from the Midwest to the Eastern Great Lakes …
Dr. Mark Ritter Retires after 30 Years in DHO
Dr. Mark Ritter, professor in the Department of Human Oncology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, retired from active clinical service on June 30. Among his many contributions, Ritter directed …
Dr. Michael Bassetti Receives UW Health Rising Star Award
Dr. Michael Bassetti, assistant professor in the Department of Human Oncology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, recently received a UW Health Rising Star Clinical Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award …