Medical College of Wisconsin Radiation Oncology News
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Dr. Meena Bedi Appointed Vice Chair of Radiation Oncology
Manpreet (Meena) Bedi, MD, MS, professor of radiation oncology, has been appointed vice chair of radiation oncology, effective Feb. 1.
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Dr. Meena Bedi, MCW Sarcoma Program, Collaborate with University of Miami to Host National Conference
Meena Bedi, MD, MS, and the MCW Sarcoma Program, collaborated with the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center to host the 3rd annual Collaborative Musculoskeletal Oncology & Sarcoma Symposium on Jan. 25-26 in in Miami.
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Department of Radiation Oncology Champions MCW’s Research Mission
The Department of Radiation Oncology held its inaugural Dr. J. Frank and Vera B. Wilson Trainee Research Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 16, and the event was well attended.
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Himburg Lab Team Paper One of the Top 20 Downloaded Articles Published in IJROBP in 2022
The article, Pharmacologic ACE-Inhibition Mitigates Radiation-Induced Pneumonitis by Suppressing ACE-Expressing Lung Myeloid Cells, was published in January 2022.
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Dr. Colleen Lawton to Retire in January 2024
Dr. Colleen Lawton will be retiring from MCW following nearly 40 years of service, effective Jan. 9, 2024.
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King Faisal Hospital Delegation Visits MCW
The Office of Global Health partnered with Dr. Kulwinder Dua, professor of medicine, to host an eight- member delegation from King Faisal Hospital in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Cancer Patient Thanks Dr. Lindsay Puckett
Learn about the wonderful gift a patient gave to Dr. Lindsay Puckett in a story presented on WTMJ (NBC).
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Summer Science Sets the Stage
Ann Klopp, PhD '02, MD '03, GME '04, reflects on her physician-scientist training through MCW's Medical Scientist Training Program.
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Radiation Biology Researchers Awarded Radiation Research Editors' Award
Guru Prasad Sharma, PhD, and Tracy Gasperetti, BS, have each been awarded a Radiation Research Editors' Award.
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Dr. Heather Himburg Receives $3M Contract to Advance ACE Inhibitor Therapy for Treatment of Radiation Toxicity
Heather Himburg, PhD, associate professor of radiation oncology, was awarded a three-year, $3 million contract from the NIH/NIAID Radiation Nuclear Countermeasures Program to perform advanced drug development.
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Proton Therapy Construction Update: Massive Concrete Pour
Progress is being made on the construction of the Proton Therapy facility at Froedtert Hospital. Workers recently poured around 450 cubic yards of concrete at the site.
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Dr. William Hall Discusses the Rise in Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults
William Hall, MD, associate professor, shares the latest in diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer.
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The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network Breaks Ground on New Generation Radiation Therapy
Technologically evolved proton therapy supports refined dosing strategies to increase effectiveness and decrease side effects for cancer patients who need radiation therapy.
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Department of Radiation Oncology ASTRO-APEx Accreditation Renewed
Following a meticulous application and evaluation process, the Department of Radiation Oncology at MCW has been reaccredited by ASTRO-APEx for the next four years.
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Dr. William Hall Discusses Colorectal Screening with CBS58 News
William Hall, MD, associate professor, discusses the importance of screening for colorectal cancer.
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International Journal of Radiation Biology Physics Pays Tribute to Longtime Faculty Member Dr. John Moulder
John Moulder, PhD, a 38-year faculty member and internationally recognized expert on the risks of radiation injuries, has been honored posthumously in the International Journal of Radiation Biology for his scientific impact and mentoring legacy. Dr. Moulder, who retired in 2016, died in July 2022.
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Cheryl Glisch to Retire, Christine Quandt Named New Radiation Oncology Administrator
Cheryl Glisch, department administrator (DA) of Radiation Oncology, to retire after four decades of continuous service at MCW, including 22 years in her current role. Christine Quandt will transition into the role of Radiation Oncology department administrator.
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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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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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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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