Department of Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology News
2012
Brachytherapy study finds reduced death rates: Tim Showalter and Xinglei Shen featured in EurekAlert!
January 25, 2012
"Fine-tuning the Dose": Tim Showalter featured in Advance for Imaging & Radiation Oncology
January 25, 2012
2011
Dr. Bo Lu to Lead Lung Cancer Research Efforts for the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group’s Translational Research Program Committee
December 13, 2011
"Heart disease tied to regret after prostate therapy": Tim Showalter featured in Reuters' article
December 8, 2011
"Facing Cancer Together": Adam Dicker Featured on PBS affiliate in Central PA
November 10, 2011
Dr. Voichita Bar-Ad named an "Educator of the Year" by the Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology
October 24, 2011
Dr. Maria Werner-Wasik selected as finalist for the ACGME's Parker J. Palmer "Courage to Teach" Award for Program Director Excellence
October 7, 2011
Dr. Cheng Peng joins the Medical Physics faculty as an Assistant Professor
June 23, 2011
Bernadette E. Garofola named a Fellow of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
June 18, 2011
Dr. Timothy Showalter receives pilot project funding through the American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant
April 18, 2011
Laura Doyle to speak at the 2011 American Brachytherapy Society Annual Conference
April 12, 2011
Jefferson Hospitals Deploys Fast and Accurate Radiation Therapy Technology
March 24, 2011
Maria Werner-Wasik, M.D. elected as the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Vice-Chair for Publications
February 28, 2011
Aria Health's Department of Radiation Oncology Renamed to Reflect Leading-Edge Radiosurgery Services
February 7, 2011
New tumor-tracking technique for radiotherapy spares healthy tissue, could improve cancer treatment
February 1, 2011
2010
Newest Volume of the Bodine Journal Released
December 6, 2010
Jefferson Radiation Oncologist to be given ASTRO Award
November 2, 2010
Phase I Radiation Oncology Clinical Trials Are More Toxic Than Suspected
November 2, 2010
Survey of Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance Practices Finds Much Variation Across North America
November 2, 2010
Dr. BarAd and Dr. Shi join Thomas Jefferson University's Department of Radiation Oncology
October 28, 2010
Robot to Have First Clinical Trial Test in Prostate Cancer Patients
October 14, 2010
Dr. Evan Wuthrick selected for participation in the RTOG/ACR Radiation Oncology Resident Training Fellowship
July 6, 2010
Adam Dicker, M.D., Ph.D. and Maria Werner-Wasik, M.D. named Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly
June 28, 2010
Appointment of Dr. Adam Dicker to ASTRO Leadership Team
June 16, 2010
Appointment of Dr. Yaacov (Richard) Lawrence to ASTRO Radiation and Cancer Biology Committee and Research Council
June 16, 2010
Adam Dicker, M.D., Ph.D., Appointed Chairman of Radiation Oncology
May 14, 2010
Dr. Nitin Ohri receives award from the RSNA Research and Education Foundation
May 13, 2010
Chief Residents accepted to 2010 AACR/ASCO Workshop on Methods in Clinical Cancer Research
May 11, 2010
Dr. Robert Den awarded a three-year grant from the Prostate Cancer Foundation
April 16, 2010
Thomas Jefferson University hosts 13th annual Suntharalingam Lecture, Monday, May 17th, 2010
April 13, 2010
TJUH Department of Radiation Oncology hosts "Behind the Scenes" open house, Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 from 5:30-6:30PM
April 5, 2010
Michal Whiton, M.D. returns home to join Cancer Care Team
March 17, 2010
Assistant Professor Tarun Podder, Ph.D. to act as Chairman of AAPM-TG192: Guidelines for Image-guided Robotic Brachytherapy
February 1, 2010
Interim Chairman Adam Dicker, M.D., Ph.D to serve on the Editorial Board of Clinical Cancer Research
January 1, 2010
2009
Adam Dicker, M.D., Ph.D talks about a new treatment for brain cancer on 6abc News
December 30, 2009
Jefferson Medical Student wins 1st prize at Alpha-Omega-Alpha research symposium
December 3, 2009
TJUH Medical Physics resident/researcher Yunfeng Cui, Ph.D. selected to give oral presentation during 2009 ASTRO IGRT scientific Session
November 10, 2009
Robert Den, M.D. receives ASTRO Resident Poster Recognition Award
November 6, 2009
Jefferson Radiation Oncologists & Medical Physicist Discuss Horizons in Proton Therapy in Oncology Issues
October 23, 2009
Rani Anne, M.D. presented "Understanding Trends in Breast Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: What We Know" at the PA Breast Care Coalition's Annual Conference in Harrisburg
October 14, 2009
Kimmel Cancer Center welcomes patient navigator
July 20, 2009
Jefferson Radiation Oncology residents to participate in Battle of the Bell competition
June 22, 2009
Adam Dicker, M.D. featured on CBS Health Alert: Brachytherapy
June 22, 2009
Jefferson expert advises New York Times
June 20, 2009
"C" Machine therapists win Jefferson's S.T.A.R. employee award
May 29, 2009
Shannon Fogh, M.D. and Yaacov Lawrence, M.B.B.S. selected for prestigious course workshops
May 28, 2009
Merrill Solan, M.D. featured in Riddle Matters magazine
May 27, 2009
Jefferson Clinical Trials Combine Promising Targeted New Agents with Chemoradiation
May 1, 2009
Adam Dicker, M.D. receives Charlie Wilson Creativity Award from Prostate Cancer Foundation
April 6, 2009
