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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 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 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.
