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Steven Howard, MD, PhD

Associate Professor (CHS)

Department of Human Oncology

Dr. Howard's UW Health Profile

Education

Resident, Harvard University Medical School, Radiation Therapy (1995)

PhD, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Radiobiology (1991)

MD, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Medicine (1990)

BS, Illinois Benedictine College, Biochemistry/Chemistry (1980)

Academic Appointments

Associate Professor, Human Oncology (2006)

Assistant Professor, Human Oncology (1998)

Selected Honors and Awards

Best Doctors® in America (2013–2015)

Top Docs, Madison Magazine (2004, 2006, 2012)

Hodson Trust Scholar, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (1995–1998)

Medical Scientist Training Program Trainee (1988–1990)

Magna Cum Laude with Distinction Chemistry and Biochemistry, Illinois Benedictine College (1980)

Boards, Advisory Committees and Professional Organizations

CHS Promotions Committee (Chair 2013), University of Wisconsin

Medical School Admissions Committee, University of Wisconsin (2007–pres.)

Study Section, Effects of Space Radiations on the Central Nervous System, NASA

Prostate Cancer Research Program Peer Reviewer (Radiation Oncology/Radiation Biology) U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (2003–2010)

Council of Faculty, University of Wisconsin (2002–pres.)

Medical Records Committee, University of Wisconsin (2002–pres.)

Credentials Committee, University of Wisconsin (2002–pres.)

Human Subjects Committee, University of Wisconsin (1998–1999)

Johns Hopkins Oncology Center Educational Committee (1995–1998)


Dr. Steven Howard has expertise in the treatment of patients with brain tumors. His research focuses on the clinical application of new radiation techniques and radiation-drug combinations to improve outcomes for brain tumor patients.