Clinical and Research news

Screenshot of James Byrnes article that garnered over 1000 citations

James Byrne, MD, PhD, admitted to Wall of Scholarship

Monday, October 7, 2024
A paper authored by Dr. Byrne has earned a place on the College of Medicine's Wall of Scholarship.
Screenshot of Radiation Therapists preparing Richard Hakes' face mask for treatment

Patient article features pediatric headmasks

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Richard Hakes, features the decorated face masks made for pediatric patients based on his experience as a H&N cancer patient.
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New technique to reduce tumor motion

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
An article published in Frontiers in Oncology discusses ways of reducing tumor motion for the treatment of pancreatic tumors.
Screenshot of Twitter post for AAPM abstract

Vendor recognizes MR-Linac research

Monday, August 19, 2024
Surrogate gating strategies used to treat moving targets.
screen shot of PSQA article

Quality Assured

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A simple, yet accurate, methodology for the PSQA measurement.
FRRBP Faculty at retreat

FRRBP retreat yields fresh ideas

Monday, July 15, 2024
Fresh ideas at annual meeting.
Carryn Anderson FASTRO

Carryn Anderson, MD announced as ASTRO Fellow

Friday, July 12, 2024
Carryn Anderson MD, is one of 48 Radiation Oncologists selected this year as an ASTRO Fellow.
Image of Jessica Williams with the PRP Award

Jessica Williams earns PRP Award

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Jessica Williams RN BSN OCN, was presented with the New Silver Level Professional Recognition Program (PRP) Award on April 2.
Portrait of James Byrne and his lab staff

James Byrne: Early Career Scholar of the Year

Monday, April 1, 2024
James Byrne is one of 11 faculty and staff recognized.
Daniel Hyer, PhD in front of the MR-Linac

MRI Linac team earn Physics World Editor’s Choice

Thursday, February 8, 2024
Comprehensive Motion Management upgrade to MR-Linac.
GEM foam dispensed from a whipping machine

Drinkable CO foam for cancer therapy

Friday, January 19, 2024
Drinkable CO gas-entrapping foam.
Photo of grant winning Howard lab staff

Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Funded

Monday, December 11, 2023
Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund successfully renewed.
Screenshot of the Falk Research Award criteria

Catalyst Award secured by Dr. James Byrne

Monday, December 4, 2023
Research supports high-risk, high-reward projects.
Photo of Drs. Buatti and Allen with the three patient team awards won by the department

Rad Onc wins third exceptional patient team award

Monday, August 14, 2023
The department has won an outstanding patient team award consecutively for the last three years.
GBM being dissected

Griguer lab wins $2.2 million GBM grant

Friday, June 23, 2023
Grant studies radio-resistance to GBM treatment.