DHO Spring 2026 Newsletter
Please enjoy the Spring 2026 issue of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Human Oncology (DHO) newsletter.
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Please enjoy the Spring 2026 issue of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Human Oncology (DHO) newsletter.
Please enjoy our revitalized University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Human Oncology (DHO) newsletter. We’re excited to share updates on the leadership, achievements and growth of DHO in this issue. Explore the full issue online by clicking the button below.
Please enjoy the Spring 2025 issue of our revitalized University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Human Oncology (DHO) newsletter.
Please enjoy the Fall 2025 issue of our revitalized University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Human Oncology (DHO) newsletter.
Enjoy the Winter 2025/2026 edition of Radiation Oncology CONNECTIONS, the newsletter of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Human Oncology (DHO). In this issue, we’re excited to share major updates on our proton therapy center, celebrate a decade of the Badger Challenge, and introduce the newest members of our team. Explore the full issue online …
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 the people behind the titles. Our goal is to help you appreciate the depth and diversity of work that makes Radiation …
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 partnerships and drive sustainable, high-impact solutions in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. O’Reilly’s funded project, “Bridging Health Policy, Prevention and …
After years of planning, design, and construction, the UW Health Proton Therapy Program is preparing to welcome its first patients in 2026—marking a transformative step forward in cancer care for Wisconsin and beyond. Located at the Eastpark Medical Center, the new Proton Therapy Center represents a major milestone for the Department of Human Oncology. This …
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 Zhao, associate chair for research in the University of Wisconsin Department of Human Oncology and a UW Carbone Cancer Center …
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 balanced morning volunteer work in a community clinic with intensive afternoon Spanish classes. For Dr. Smilowitz, a medical physicist in …