The University of Iowa Department of Radiation Oncology faculty and staff take pride in employing the most up-to-date techniques for diagnosis and treatment, advancing the field of radiation oncology through first-rate research and development, and delivering superior education and training to the next generation of clinicians.

# 1

Department in patient satisfaction at University of Iowa Health Care

Radiation Oncology was rated as the leader in patient satisfaction for the last four years by the patients whom we treat.

The Only

Department in the region to use the MR-Linac for patient treatment

The Elekta Unity MR-Linac was the third of its kind to be commissioned in the US.

News

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Jessica Williams and Linda Crowley Receive DAISY Award Nominations

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Radiation Oncology nurses Jessica Williams and Linda Crowley were nominated by patients for The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in recognition of their compassionate, supportive care.

Department Featured in KWQC Segment on Cancer Care Access in the Quad Cities

Thursday, July 16, 2026
University of Iowa Health Care radiation oncology was featured in a recent KWQC-TV6 segment examining the role of local treatment access in cancer care across the Quad Cities.

Andrean Simons-Burnett, PhD, Awarded $50,000 AYA Cancer Program Grant

Monday, July 6, 2026
Andrean Simons-Burnett, PhD, earns a $50,000 AYA Cancer Program grant to advance head and neck cancer research for patients with Fanconi anemia.

Carver College of Medicine Events

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Biochemistry Seminar: "Illuminating the Biochemical Activity Architecture of the Cell"

Thursday, October 1, 2026 10:30am to 11:20am
Medical Education Research Facility

"Illuminating the Biochemical Activity Architecture of the Cell"

Presented by

Jin Zhang, Ph.D.
Professor of Pharmacology
University of California San Diego

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DeGowin Blood Drive @ Stead Family Children's Hospital

Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:00am to 3:00pm
University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 1st 2026, at the Stead Family Children's Hospital. Help the University of Iowa climb the Abbott & Big Ten We Give Blood Drive leaderboard and received a special-edition t-shirt from Abbott, while supplies last!

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds 10/1/2026

Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
General Hospital

McLennan Lecture: Primary Graft Dysfunction Following Lung Transplantation
Jason D. Christie, MD, MSCE, University of Pennsylvania

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Progress 2026: Learning Together in the 21st Century

Thursday, October 1 to Friday, October 2, 2026 (all day)
Hyatt Regency Place

Overview:
Emphasizing the interprofessional team approach to patient care, the annual Progress conference combines internal medicine and pharmacy continuing education programs into a single multi-track program offering plenary sessions, breakout sessions, and hot topics in a combined interprofessional format. This conference will discuss practice changing diagnostic and therapeutic changes in a wide range of clinical medicine.

Topics include:
Cancer in Iowa
AI and Medicine
Alzheimer's Updates
De...

Skills for Educators: Learning Under Pressure: Shaping Learner Performance with Evidence-Based Teaching Methods

Friday, October 2, 2026 8:30am to 11:30am
University of Iowa Health Care University Campus
This interactive workshop takes the science of learning and translates it into practical teaching strategies that create environments to enhance engagement and optimize learning conditions.

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