UT Southwestern Radiation Oncology

09/11/2025

Today, our Vice Chair for Digital Health & AI and Division Chief of Medical Physics & Engineering, Dr. Steve Jiang, spoke at The University of Texas at Austin as part of the virtual AI+Health Seminar: “Clinical Deployment of AI: From Single Models to Compound Agentic Systems.”

More information here: bit.ly/42jvZRI

09/09/2025

Lin Zhu, M.D., Ph.D., has joined our Department as Assistant Professor. Dr. Zhu graduated with a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Wellesley College. Following that, she earned her Ph.D. in quantitative and computational biosciences and M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine. She completed a transitional intern year at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, followed by residency in radiation oncology at Harvard where she served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Zhu will be part of the head and neck disease-oriented team.

Welcome, Dr. Zhu!

09/07/2025

🌍 World Radiotherapy Awareness Day launches today, September 7, 2025. This global initiative highlights the vital role of radiotherapy in cancer care and calls for expanded access to this lifesaving treatment worldwide.

WRAD unites the global radiotherapy community to:
- Educate the public and healthcare professionals about modern advances
- Share best practices in treatment and care
- Inspire the next generation to pursue careers in the field

Together, we can raise awareness and strengthen the future of cancer care. 💙🎗️

09/06/2025

On Tuesday, September 30, UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center is hosting a free webinar, “Navigating a Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis," with Drs. Holloway and Stock. To register: http://bit.ly/46WcBgW

Receiving a gynecologic cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but understanding your options can empower you to make informed decisions about your care. Join us for an educational webinar designed to guide patients and caregivers through the key aspects of a gynecologic cancer journey, including dis...

09/02/2025

We are delighted to announce that seven of our faculty were promoted this year, effective 9/1/25.

Congratulations to each of you!

08/29/2025

Congratulations, Dr. Vanhaezebrouck!

Congratulations to Isabelle Vanhaezebrouck, D.V.M., M.S., DACVR (Radiation Oncology), ECVDI (Radiation Oncology), Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology, for completing Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business Executive Leadership Certificate Program, revolving around organization and leadership management.

Dr. Vanhaezebrouck is a dual-boarded veterinary radiation oncologist at VROC.

08/27/2025

On Saturday, September 6, Dr. Raquibul Hannan, Chief of Genitourinary Radiation Oncology Service, will be part of a Virtual Patient Symposium hosted by the Kidney Cancer Association. The webinar, titled “How Doctors Decide How to Treat Your Cancer,” will include physicians from several institutions across the country and is open to patients, caregivers, family, providers and anyone interested in learning about kidney cancer. The webinar is 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CST)

To learn more and register: http://bit.ly/4oOZ55g

08/26/2025

National Dog Day, celebrated annually on August 26, is a day to recognize the loyal companions who bring joy and unconditional love into our lives.

Today, we wanted to give a special shout-out to Callie, our certified therapy dog, who brings smiles and comfort to our patients, their families, and staff throughout our Department.

Callie visits our Department every Tuesday from 9-10:30 a.m.

Read Callie's story: https://bit.ly/4mWIavz

08/16/2025

Today we celebrated the Professionalism Award with our colleagues in the Department of Imaging and leadership from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). This national recognition honors our unwavering commitment to professionalism in medical imaging and radiation therapy.

Thank you, ASRT, for joining us today!

08/15/2025

On Tuesday, September 30, UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center is hosting a free webinar, “Navigating a Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis," with Drs. Holloway and Stock. To register: http://bit.ly/46WcBgW

08/14/2025

We are excited to announce that Dr. Andrew Wang, Professor and Vice Chair for Translational Research and Commercialization, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

Dr. Wang joins a distinguished group of physicians and medical physicists who are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field of radiation oncology and their part in advancing cancer research, education, patient care and leadership.

Dr. Wang will be formally honored on September 30, at the ASTRO meeting in San Francisco. http://bit.ly/45Aj3aO

Congratulations, Dr. Wang!

08/14/2025

Congratulations to Ken Westover, M.D., Ph.D., for receiving a 2025 V Foundation Pediatric All-Star Cancer Research Grant! Dr. Westover, who is an Associate Professor and serves as our Chief of Lung Radiation Oncology Service and Director of Clinical Innovation and Information Systems, will lead research to develop novel targeted inhibitors for the FGFR1 N546K mutation, a treatment-resistant genetic alteration found in several pediatric tumors, with the goal of improving outcomes for children with FGFR1-driven cancers and related mutations in other cancer types.