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New Faculty Q&A: Dr. James Sohn

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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 …

2026 AAPM | COMP Annual Meeting & Exhibition

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NIH-Funded Summer ASSURE Program Welcomes Trainees

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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 …

Celebrating Karol Huenerberg’s Career in Radiation Oncology and Patient Care

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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 …

Dr. Lindsay Zammit wins Physics Educator of the Year

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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 …

Congratulations to the six department faculty members who were promoted in 2026

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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 …

Graduating Residents – 2026

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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 …

Announcing the Department of Radiation Medicine

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Human Oncology has been renamed, effective July 1, 2026, the Department of Radiation Medicine. Since its founding in 1975, the Department of Human Oncology has played a central role in advancing cancer care, research, and education. As a cornerstone of the University of …

Meet the Experts: Anna Peters

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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 …

2025 Global Oncology Pilot Grant Recipient: Advancing Cancer Education in Ghana

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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 …