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

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.

Linda Crowley Receives Silver Level Professional Recognition Program Award

Friday, October 2, 2026
Radiation Oncology nurse Linda Crowley was recognized with the Silver Level Professional Recognition Program Award for her dedication to nursing, patient car e, and her colleagues.

Carver College of Medicine Events

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, October 12, 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.

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Stephanie Olivier-Van Stichelen promotional image

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Stephanie Olivier-Van Stichelen

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building

Degowin Blood Drive at Boulware Learning Community

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday October 13th 2026 at the Medical Education Research Center!

REDCap Advanced Training

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual

This is the fourth step in the REDCap training series. In this training we will cover advanced features such as:

Importing data from a CSV file

Ways to customize your data entry experience with form display logic

Making your forms more dynamic and personalized with context aware smart variables

Sending automated, conditional email alerts

Ensuring data is high quality by executing data quality rules, creating data 'missingness' codes, and opening data queries

Register by clicking the virtual event link...

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building

Each semester, we are proud to host outstanding seminar speakers. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Visit website: https://microbiology.medicine.uiowa.edu/about-us/seminars

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