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

New FRRB Lab

Radiation Oncology celebrates grand opening of renovated FRRB research laboratories

Friday, November 6, 2026
The Department of Radiation Oncology celebrated the grand opening of its renovated Free Radical and Radiation Biology research laboratories on October 30, marking an investment in the people and facilities advancing scientific discovery at Iowa.
Michelle Howard

Michelle Howard Awarded $50,000 Seed Grant for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research

Monday, October 26, 2026
Michelle E. Howard, PhD, DABR, has received an Aiming For A Cure Foundation Grant to support research focused on developing precision therapies for pediatric high-grade gliomas.
Asya Lengel receives award

Asya Lengel receives Larry W. Oberley Award in Radiation Oncology

Monday, October 12, 2026
Medical student Asya Lengel earned the award for an oral research presentation mentored by Doug Spitz, PhD.

Carver College of Medicine Events

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Anatomy of an Idea - Kate Kragness

Friday, November 13, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Bowen Science Building
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Mobile Clinic - CommUnity Food Pantry

Saturday, November 14, 2026 8:00am to 11:00am
CommUnity Food Pantry
Mobile Clinic
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Mobile Clinic - Open Heartland

Sunday, November 15, 2026 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Open Heartland
Mobile Clinic

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, November 16, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building

Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!

This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.

Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.

BMB Research Workshop

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:30pm to 1:20pm
Medical Education Research Facility

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology holds research workshops featuring internal speakers on Tuesdays, 12:30-1:20pm. For Fall 2026, these will occur in 1117 MERF. Presentation titles are not publicly available due to the use of unpublished research. Individuals interested in attending workshops or being added to the email list should contact the office at biochem@uiowa.edu.

Aug. 25: CANCELED

Sept. 1: CANCELED

Sept. 8: RESERVED

Sept. 15: Steve Guzman, PhD, Postdoc Fellow, Biomedical...

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