May 01 - There has been considerable public concern expressed about the safety of whole-body scanners used at United States airports to screen travelers. John Moulder, PhD, Professor of Radiation Oncology and Director of Radiation Biology, analyzed the available data and believes that while the machines most likely post a negligible radiation risk, concerns remain because of a lack of transparency and information regarding the scanners.
Dr. Joseph E. Kerschner recently became the third alumnus of the medical school to be named its Dean and the first in history with a Medical College of Wisconsin diploma. In a new interview, he discusses his path to this leadership role, his ideas and motivations, and his thoughts on alumni engagement.
Noted biomedical inventor and academician Dr. Melvin Siedband found semi-retirement to be the perfect time to earn his PhD in biophysics.
Feb. 13 - The Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedtert Hospital has recently opened RTOG 0938, a clinical trial for prostate cancer patients with localized disease. The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) is a clinical cooperative group funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) since 1968 to increase survival and improve quality of life of patients with cancer. Dr. Colleen Lawton, Professor of Radiation Oncology, is the RTOG Co-Chair of the study.
November 18 - John Moulder, PhD, professor of radiation oncology and director of the Center for Medical Countermeasures Against Radiological Terrorism, comments on the EU’s decision to pull controversial body scanners from airports. CBS 58
Aug. 04 - Colleen A. F. Lawton, MD, Professor of Radiation Oncology at The Medical College of Wisconsin, was chosen by her peers as the president-elect of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
August 1 - Dr. John Raymond, president, CEO and professor of medicine, speaks about the future of the Medical College and proposed collaborations in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
For his exemplary work as a physician and his commitment to education, J. Frank Wilson, MD, was named an Honorary Alumnus of The Medical College of Wisconsin this year. Dr. Wilson is Chairman and the Bernard & Miriam Peck Family Professor in Radiation Oncology at the Medical College.
June 28 - Dr. J. Frank Wilson, Chairman and Bernard & Miriam Peck Family Professor of Radiation Oncology, recently received the Heritage and Hope Award from Froedtert Hospital. The award was presented during The Heritage and Hope Celebration held May 14 and sponsored by the Froedtert Hospital Foundation.