Welcome to the Department of Human Oncology (DHO) at the University of Wisconsin
We are committed to training future leaders of radiation oncology; physicians, medical physicists, and radiation therapy healthcare professionals, conducting innovative research, and delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care.
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“Building on a tradition of innovation and excellence in research, mentorship, education, and comprehensive patient care, the dedicated faculty and staff in our department are leading the way in advancing safer and more effective treatments for patients.”
NEWS
Jennie Crosby wins Physics Educator of the Year
Each year, the physics and physician residents nominate a physicist who has gone above and beyond to help teach and educate residents. This year, Jennie Crosby is the well-deserving recipient of the Physicist Educator of the Year award.
This year, the residents have unanimously agreed to re-honor Dr. Schuster as physician educator of the year. Thoughtful in approach and kind in demeanor, Dr. Schuster creates an environment where learners feel seen and supported.
In Memoriam: Dr. Dolores (Dee) Buchler, MD, DHO Faculty Member
Dolores Buchler passed away June 15th, 2025. She joined the UW Department of Human Oncology (DHO) faculty in 1969 and was a board certified Radiation Oncologist. With the help of physicists, she established a program of high dose rate brachytherapy for gynecology oncology.
Meet the Experts: Zachariah (Zak) Baudry, RT(T)
I’m a dosimetry assistant in the radiotherapy department at University Hospital. I started as a radiation therapist for three years before transitioning to the treatment planning team in dosimetry last September.
In Memoriam: Dr. Richard Steeves, DHO Faculty Member
Emeritus faculty member Richard A. Steeves passed away April 20th, 2025 at the age of 87 years. He joined the UW Department of Human Oncology (DHO) faculty in 1980 and developed a robust radiation oncology practice.
Record-high enrollment in radiation treatment planning course in the State of the ART (START) lab
Together with the Department of Medical Physics, the Advanced Radiation Treatment Planning course (MP 772) continues to be one of the most popular elective courses
Dr. Kristin Bradley inducted into AOA
Dr. Kristin Bradley was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society last night during a banquet at Tripp Commons in Memorial Union.
We are so pleased to welcome our new Radiation Oncology Physics Residents to the Department of Human Oncology!
New Medical Resident Matches for 2025
We are so pleased to welcome our new Radiation Oncology Medical Residents to the Department of Human Oncology!
Find Us in the Community
Wisconsin Head and Neck Cancer SPORE
The Wisconsin Head and Neck SPORE is designed to promote translational laboratory and clinical research to improve overall outcome for patients with Head and Neck Cancer (HNC).
Badger Challenge for Cancer Research: September 22, 2024
Thank you to all participants and supporters for Badger Challenge 2024! We had another record year and raised over $1 million.
2024 Milestones:
$1,040,590 raised for cancer research
3,280 registered participants
350 volunteers
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The generosity of our philanthropic partners strengthens our clinical, research and educational endeavors. As we strive to develop world class research and clinical programs, your gifts are essential to our success and allow us to explore novel research ideas, develop new methods for diagnosis and treatment and enhance facilities as well as education.