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

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.
James Byrne promoted to professor

James Byrne Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
James D. Byrne, MD, PhD, has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in the University of Iowa Department of Radiation Oncology.
Lillian Wischmeyer receives two scholarships

Radiation Therapy Student Lillian Wischmeyer Receives Two Scholarships

Monday, October 5, 2026
Radiation Therapy student Lillian Wischmeyer was recognized with two scholarships at the University of Iowa Radiation Sciences Scholarship Reception.

Carver College of Medicine Events

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ASM Graduate Student Group Writing Session

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Bowen Science Building

Degowin Blood Drive @ Medical Center Downtown

Thursday, October 22, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm
Medical Center Downtown
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday October 22nd 2026 at the University Center Downtown.

Joseph Walder Memorial Lecture with Dr. Taekjip Ha, Harvard Medical School promotional image

Joseph Walder Memorial Lecture with Dr. Taekjip Ha, Harvard Medical School

Thursday, October 22, 2026 10:30am to 11:20am
Medical Education Research Facility

Dr. Ha will be our speaker for the inaugural Joseph Walder Memorial Lecture.

"Genome Maintenance at Higher Resolution"

Taekjip Ha, Ph.D.
George D. Yancopoulos Professor of Pediatrics in honor of Frederick W. Alt
Harvard Medical School
Boston Children’s Hospital
Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Internal Medicine Grand Rounds 10/22/2026

Thursday, October 22, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
General Hospital

LaBrecque Lecture: Changing Epidemiology, Prevention and Early Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Mindie Nguyen, MD, MAS, AGAF, FAASLD, Stanford University

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Anatomy of an Idea - Kathy Andersen

Friday, October 23, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Bowen Science Building

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