Carri Glide-Hurst

Biography

Dr. Carri Glide-Hurst, PhD, DABR, FAAPM, is a tenured Professor in the Department of Human Oncology and serves as the Associate Chair of Radiation Oncology Physics and Bhudatt Paliwal Endowed Professor at the University of Wisconsin. She began her academic path with a degree in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences from the University of Michigan, followed by a PhD in Medical Physics from Wayne State University, where she pioneered research in breast ultrasound tomography. Her postdoctoral work, funded by the NIH at William Beaumont Hospital, focused on motion management and adaptive radiation therapy—critical areas in improving outcomes for lung cancer patients.

In 2009, she joined Henry Ford Health System, where she rose through the ranks to become Director of Imaging and then the Director of Translational Research. She assumed the role of Director of Radiation Oncology Physics at the University of Wisconsin in 2020, bringing with her a strong track record of leadership, clinical care, and innovation.

Over the past decade, Dr. Glide-Hurst has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies into clinical practice, including magnetic resonance simulation (MR-SIM) and MR-guided radiation therapy. Her research has been continuously supported by NIH R-level funding since 2016, and she holds three patents. She has led national and international efforts to establish safety and quality standards for emerging technologies, including serving as Co-chair of AAPM Task Group 284 and Task Group 352, and Vice-Chair of ICRU Report Committee 35.

Dr. Glide-Hurst leads the talented group of faculty and staff medical physicists who played a pivotal role in launching radiation oncology services at Eastpark Medical Center, with proton therapy and upright radiation therapy on the horizon for 2026.

With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Glide-Hurst is an internationally recognized, board-certified medical physicist known for fostering multidisciplinary collaboration across clinical, academic, and industry sectors. Yet, among her many accomplishments, she remains deeply committed to training the next generation of medical physicists, and leads outreach initiatives including UW’s Academic Summer Student Undergraduate Research Enhancement (ASSURE) program in the radiological sciences that was recently awarded an NIH R25 Award.