Radiation Oncology News
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Cheryl Glisch to Retire, Christine Quandt Named New Radiation Oncology Administrator
On Jan. 10, Cheryl Glisch, department administrator (DA) of Radiation Oncology, will be retiring after four decades of continuous service at MCW, including 22 years in her current role. Christine Quandt will be transitioning into the role of Radiation Oncology department administrator on Jan. 30.
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MCW Faculty Co-host Inaugural Interventional Radiology/Radiation Oncology Collaborative Symposium
The inaugural symposium, Progress & Potential: Optimizing Collaboration & Clinical Trial Opportunities in Radiation Oncology & Interventional Radiology, took place on Friday, Dec. 9, in the MCW Cancer Center. The symposium featured presentations on the integration of cancer care in musculoskeletal, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and thoracic oncology.
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Dr. Adam Currey Elected to Executive Committee of National Association
Adam Currey, MD, associate professor of radiation oncology, has been elected to the executive committee of the Association of Directors of Radiation Oncology Residency Programs (ADROP).
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Medical College of Wisconsin Professor Leads Development of Updated Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer
A newly-updated clinical guideline issued by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations on the use of radiation therapy and systemic therapy after surgery to treat patients with endometrial cancer.
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Researcher Pilots New Process that Reduces the Length of Cancer Radiation Treatments
Dr. Joseph Zenga is leveraging the power of research to help improve outcomes for his cancer patients.
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Inspiring Hope: The Ryan M. Schaller Foundation
Alyssa is honoring her late husband’s legacy by providing funding for cancer research and support.
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Dr. Beth Erickson Awarded J. Frank and Vera B. Wilson Professorship in Radiation Oncology
Beth Erickson, MD, professor of radiation oncology, has been awarded the J. Frank and Vera B. Wilson Professorship in Radiation Oncology.
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Pushing the Boundaries of What's Possible
MCW studies that are changing the landscape of what’s possible in cancer care.
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Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Residents Earn Awards at ASTRO National Meeting
All 2020-2021 residents in the Medical Physics Residency Program in the Department of Radiation Oncology have earned an ASTRO 2021 Annual Meeting Abstract Award.
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Breast Cancer Survivor Credits Team of MCW Physicians with Saving Her Life
Lauren Lanza is grateful to her exceptional team of MCW talented, dedicated and compassionate providers for her life-saving healthcare.
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Dr. Colleen Lawton Named ASTRO 2021 Gold Medal Award Recipient
Dr. Colleen Lawton, professor, and vice-chair in the department of radiation oncology has been named a recipient of the 2021 ASTRO Distinguished Gold Medal Award.
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Haidy Nasief, PhD, Chosen to be Member of the AAPM Science Council Associates Mentorship Program
Haidy Nasief, PhD, medical physics resident, was chosen to be a member of the "class of 2021" AAPM Science Council Associates Mentorship Program.
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Dr. Eric Paulson issued patent for invention for MRI-guided therapies
Dr. Eric Paulson and former MCW researcher Dr. Nickolai Mickevicius were issued a patent for their invention "Systems and Methods for Management in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Guided Therapies."
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Dr. Michael Straza Awarded MCW Cancer Center Grant
Dr. Micheal Straza received an MCW Cancer Center Grant to for a phase II study analyzing pulse reduced dose radiotherapy in upfront glioblastoma.
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Dr. Joseph Bovi Awarded MCW Cancer Center Grant
Dr. Joseph Bovi was awarded an MCW Cancer Center Grant for a pilot study analyzing preoperative stereotactic radiosurgery with Gamma Knife for brain metastases.
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Dr. Malika Siker Awarded the MCW GHHS Leonard Tow Faculty Humanism in Medicine Award
Dr. Siker received this award for her empathy and compassion in delivering patient care and her enthusiasm and skill in professional and personal interactions with students.
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Radiation Oncology Residents Accepted into First Cohort of MCW GME Global Health Scholars Program
The mission of this cohort is to create culturally sensitive physicians who understand the global contributions of their specialty are knowledgeable about global burdens of disease, and have the skillset to collaborate in the field of global health.
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Dr. Eric Paulson Receives Outstanding Graduate School Educator Recognition Pin
Recognition pins are awarded annually to honor faculty members who have made a significant contribution to graduate education.
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Dr. William Hall Receives Outstanding Medical Student Teacher Awards
Dr. Hall receives outstanding medical student teacher award and recognition pin for 2019-2020 academic year.
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Brain Invaders
MCW team improves the treatment of cancer that spreads to the brain.
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