University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
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 …
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 …
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 …
Eastpark Medical Center has delivered its first treatment using a newly engineered frame designed specifically for Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET), offering patients with mycosis fungoides a more precise and customizable care option close to home. Mycosis fungoides is a rare form of cutaneous T‑cell lymphoma. While uncommon, the condition is highly responsive to electron‑based …