UAB Department of Radiation Oncology

08/26/2025

We are pleased to announce that Brien Washington, Ph.D., has joined our department as a physicist. He comes to us from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome as he begins his work with our team!

08/20/2025

We had a blast at the Birmingham Barons game earlier this month with UAB Heersink School of Medicine the Department of Radiation Oncology! It was great to see friends, family, and colleagues come together to enjoy a night at the ballpark. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 💚

08/08/2025

New hope for cancer immunotherapy: Dr. Lewis Shi led a group of researchers who identified a major hurdle for immune checkpoint therapies. This discovery could help boost the body’s ability to fight chronic infection and cancer.

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Reinvigorating exhausted T cells in cancer and chronic viral infections

08/07/2025

Join us at the next UAB Heersink School of Medicine Ethos Adaptive Radiotherapy Course at UAB on Aug. 25 - 27! Don’t miss this hands-on opportunity to sharpen your clinical skills in with Dr. Dennis Stanley and Dr. Michael Soike!

Can't make our next course? Our other 2025 courses will be held Nov. 5 - 7 and Dec. 8 - 10.

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The Ethos Clinical School is a comprehensive two and a half day training program designed to credential physicians, physicists, therapists, and dosimetrists in adaptive radiotherapy using the Varian Ethos system.

07/28/2025

Join us for a happy hour hosted by the UAB Department of Radiation Oncology! Learn more about our department, explore career opportunities, and connect with members of our team.

Get more details here: https://bit.ly/41iytPJ

07/24/2025

Looking to advance your clinical skills in adaptive radiotherapy? Register for the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Ethos Adaptive Radiotherapy Course at UAB with Dr. Dennis Stanley, a hands-on training designed to help radiation oncology teams implement adaptive therapy in their practice. With expert-led sessions, real-time clinical observations, and interactive planning exercises, this course offers a unique opportunity to build confidence in adaptive treatment workflows.

Learn more and register here! https://buff.ly/GqBUlZg

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07/22/2025

Dr. Samuel Marcrom, associate professor, and Dr. Laura Dover, alumna of our residency program and current provider at St. Vincent's East, served as guest editors for the new summer article in ASTROnews, which featured insightful interviews. We are proud to see our department actively shaping conversations within our national society, American Society for Radiation Oncology. UAB Heersink School of Medicine

07/14/2025

Congratulations. Dr. Shi!

Lewis Zhichang Shi, M.D., Ph.D., professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology, has been named the latest recipient of the school’s Featured Discovery award. This recognition celebrates notable research contributions made by faculty and highlights the impact of their scientific advancements.Sh...

06/27/2025

Earlier this month our department hosted the 2025 Residency Graduation Dinner and the inaugural Robert Y. Kim Alumni Society Retreat. Both were a success, offering opportunities to connect, celebrate, and strengthen bonds within our department community.

The UAB Department of Radiation Oncology hosted its 2025 Residency Graduation Dinner on June 6 at the Sage event venue. Then, on June 7, the department held the inaugural Robert Y. Kim Alumni Society Retreat, welcoming all alumni.

06/24/2025

Congrats to Dr. Corey Speers on being named the Merle M. Salter, M.D. Endowed Chair of Radiation Oncology at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. A leader in cancer research and education, Dr. Speers is guiding the next era of innovation and care at UAB Medicine.👏

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Corey Speers, M.D., Ph.D., as the second holder of the prestigious Merle M. Salter, M.D. Endowed Chair of Radiation Oncology. This appointment was formally approved by the Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama Sys...

06/13/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Cardenas!

Pictured left to right: Kara Bishop, Carlos E. Cardenas, Ph.D., Udbhav Ram, Corey Spears, M.D., Ph.D.Carlos E. Cardenas, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology, has been named the 2025 recipient of the McMaster University Emerging Science Co-op Employer of the Year Award....

06/10/2025

After nearly three decades as chair of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr. James Bonner is transitioning to an Emeritus status and will remain a vital part of the UAB faculty, leaving a legacy of growth, innovation, and excellence.

After nearly three decades as chair of the UAB Department of Radiation Oncology, James A. Bonner, M.D., is transitioning to an Emeritus status and will continue to work on research efforts within the department, leaving a legacy of growth, innovation, and excellence.