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

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.

James Byrne, MD, PhD, Takes Top Prize at 2026 V Scholar Summit Collaborative Challenge

Friday, May 15, 2026
James Byrne, MD, PhD, wins top prize at the 2026 V Foundation V Scholar Summit collaborative challenge, earning $10,000 in research funding.

Carver College of Medicine Events

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ACB Seminar Series - Juan Rodriguez & Trevor Jones

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building

Juan Rodriguez, a Cell and Developmental Biology Student in the Yang Lab, will present a seminar titled “Obesity-Associated Nitrosative Stress Disrupts Hepatic IDE Function and Insulin Metabolism."

Trevor Jones, a Cell and Developmental Biology Student in the Frank Lab, will present a seminar titled “Roles for Sialyltransferase in Synapse Development and Function."

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Workshop, Adnan Ahmed promotional image

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Workshop, Adnan Ahmed

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Bowen Science Building
Iowa ReSpectacle Back to School Donation Drive promotional image

Iowa ReSpectacle Back to School Donation Drive

Wednesday, September 16 to Friday, September 25, 2026 (all day)
Medical Education Research Facility
Donate used glasses to be recycled and redistributed across the globe during the back-to-school season! Drop-off locations are available from Aug. 24 to Sept. 25 across the University of Iowa campuses and clinics.
Shaping the Future of Rural Health Care: Advancing Access, Innovation, and Sustainability promotional image

Shaping the Future of Rural Health Care: Advancing Access, Innovation, and Sustainability

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:30pm to 1:20pm
College of Public Health Building
Bill Gassen, President and CEO of Sandford Health, will discuss Shaping the Future of Rural Health Care
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DeGowin Blood Drive @ Fountain Lobby

Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:00am to 3:00pm
General Hospital
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at the Fountain Lobby. 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!

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