University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Welcome Ann Klopp, MD, incoming assistant professor. Hometown: Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin Educational background:I went to undergrad at the University of Michigan and then returned to Wisconsin for medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. For my residency I moved to Houston to MD Anderson. I stayed there for my faculty position and have been there since …
Welcome Nicholas Lynch, PhD, incoming assistant professor. Hometown:Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Educational background:Radiation Oncology Physics Residency, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2026PhD in Medical Physics, Dalhousie University, 2024BSc (Joint Honours) in Physics and Earth Sciences, with a minor in Applied Mathematics, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2017 When, and how, did you develop an interest in the field of Medical …
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 …
Welcome James Sohn, PhD, incoming assistant professor. Hometown:Originally from Busan, South Korea; most recently Chicago, IL. Educational background:Residency, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2022Postdoctoral Fellowship, Emory University, 2020Visiting Student, Stanford University, 2018Visiting Student, University of Florida, 2020MS and PhD, Catholic University of Korea, 2018 When, and how, did you develop an interest in the field of Medical Physics?My background …
On June 1, the Departments of Radiation Medicine (DRM) and Medical Physics welcomed a new group of undergraduate trainees to campus, marking the official launch of the NIH-funded Academic Summer Student Undergraduate Research Experience (ASSURE) program’s first full year. Led by Principal Investigator Dr. Carri Glide-Hurst, with co-Principal Investigator Dr. Ivan Rosado-Mendez in the Department …
For many patients, the end of cancer treatment is not the end of the journey—it’s the beginning of a new chapter filled with questions, uncertainty and long-term effects. For more than a decade at UW Health, Karol Huenerberg, NP, has been there to guide patients through that chapter and beyond. Now, after a remarkable 44-year …
Each year, our radiation oncology physics residents recognize a faculty member whose commitment to teaching and mentorship has made a meaningful impact on their training experience. We are pleased to share that Dr. Lindsay Zammit has been selected as this year’s Physics Educator of the Year. Our department benefits from a dedicated group of educators …
Six Department of Radiation Medicine faculty members were promoted this year. Their new ranks will become effective on June 28, 2026. Below is a list of the promoted faculty members and their new ranks. Andrew Baschnagel, MD Promotion to Professor (CHS) Abby Besemer, PhD, DABR Promotion to Associate Professor (CHS) Zac Labby, PhD, DABR, FAAPM …
The Department of Radiation Medicine recently celebrated five incredibly talented resident graduates at The Tornado Steakhouse to honor completion of their training programs in June 2026. The Radiation Oncology and Physics graduates were honored with speeches, and certificates commemorating their milestone achievements. Here’s where they are headed next! It’s been such a joy to have …