Radiation Oncology-CCOM

Radiation Oncology-CCOM Radiation Oncology incorporates the Free Radical and Radiation Biology division. Dedicated to compassionate patient care, research and education.

We're excited to share that Blake Smith, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology, has received ...
04/23/2026

We're excited to share that Blake Smith, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology, has received a $40,000 seed grant through the American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant program at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

His project will develop tools to better estimate long-term radiobiologic risks for pediatric and young adult patients treated with intensity modulated proton therapy — research that could improve how we understand and minimize radiation exposure in younger patients.

https://radiationoncology.medicine.uiowa.edu/newsarchive/2026/04/ui-researcher-receives-acs-seed-grant-study-radiation-risk-young-cancer

Congratulations to Jessica Williams, RN, BSN, OCN in Radiation Oncology on receiving the Silver Level Professional Recog...
04/10/2026

Congratulations to Jessica Williams, RN, BSN, OCN in Radiation Oncology on receiving the Silver Level Professional Recognition Program (PRP) Renewal Award!

The PRP is a University of Iowa Department of Nursing program that recognizes direct care nurses who consistently go above and beyond — from precepting new nurses and students to participating in committees, promoting service excellence, and demonstrating outstanding professional involvement.

Earning Silver Level means Jessica met 10 Professional Achievements and Contributions — a true reflection of her dedication to her patients, her teammates, and the nursing profession.

We are so proud to have you on our team, Jessica. Keep leading by example!

Congratulations to our own James D. Byrne, MD, PhD!Dr. Byrne, assistant professor of radiation oncology at University of...
04/09/2026

Congratulations to our own James D. Byrne, MD, PhD!

Dr. Byrne, assistant professor of radiation oncology at University of Iowa Health Care, has been named a finalist for the 2026 BioInnovation Institute & Science Prize for Innovation — and his prize essay was published in Science on April 2.

His groundbreaking research focuses on gas-entrapping materials (GEMs), a platform that delivers therapeutic gases like carbon monoxide and oxygen to improve wound healing, reduce inflammation, and enhance cancer treatment outcomes.

As Dr. Byrne puts it: "Imagine sipping your medication off the top of your latte." That future may be closer than you think.

We're incredibly proud to have Dr. Byrne as part of our team.

https://radiationoncology.medicine.uiowa.edu/newsarchive/2026/04/healing-bubble-ui-researcher-publishes-prize-essay-science

Thanks to everyone who helped make the annual Rad Onc Hope Lodge dinner another wonderful success. Thanks to all who pr...
03/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who helped make the annual Rad Onc Hope Lodge dinner another wonderful success. Thanks to all who provided food, drinks, storage containers, paper products and those who helped transporting, serving and cleaning up.
The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. Each Hope Lodge community offers a supportive, homelike environment where guests can share a meal, join in the evening’s activities, or unwind in their own private room. Patients staying at a Hope Lodge must be in active cancer treatment.
The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Iowa City, which opened in 2008, offers 28 guest rooms located near treatment centers in the area.

Congratulations to Dr. James Byrne for receiving a 3-year Carver Charitable Trust award to support his research program ...
03/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr. James Byrne for receiving a 3-year Carver Charitable Trust award to support his research program entitled, "Machine learning-guided development of synthetic polymer radioprotectants."
Grantmaking activities of the Carver Trust focus on the broad program areas of youth, education and medical and scientific research. The organization seeks to promote the welfare of Iowa's youth, especially those confronting obstacles in seeking an education, and to advance knowledge and improve human health through the support of biomedical and scientific research.

Congratulations to Katherine Yu for being awarded the Larry W. Oberley Award in Radiation Oncology for her oral presenta...
10/10/2025

Congratulations to Katherine Yu for being awarded the Larry W. Oberley Award in Radiation Oncology for her oral presentation titled, " Pathologic extranodal extension: an undervalued prognostic factor in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma?" Also thank you to Dr. Kailin Yang for his mentorship.

Congratulations to our winner and runners-up of our 2nd annual Gingerbread House decorating contest. This year's contes...
12/23/2024

Congratulations to our winner and runners-up of our 2nd annual Gingerbread House decorating contest. This year's contest was so close we had to highlight the top 3! Thanks again to ALL who participated and to all of our patients who voted!

This year's winner was "Cancer Tree-tment" designed by Kati Huerth, RTT, Makenna Schmitz, RTT, Maddy Roozeboom, RTT, Matt Roozeboom, DO, Emma Cotant, RTT and Britney Worby, RTT

"Frozen Force": Julie Clark, RTT, Whitney Hetzler, RTT, Olivia Newbanks, RTT, LaDonna Venker, Mindy McCreight, MA and Stacey Werts, PCT (Bettendorf location)

"Up": Wendy Jones, CMD, Tina Wulfekuhle, CMD, Keegan Sanborn, CMD, Brandi Gross, CMD, Darrin Pelland, CMD, Kristin Plichta, MD, PhD, Kim McCune, CMD, Ashley Way, MD

Ugly Sweater Day in Rad Onc 2024. Thanks to all who participated this year. We had some great sweaters, good food and ...
12/23/2024

Ugly Sweater Day in Rad Onc 2024. Thanks to all who participated this year. We had some great sweaters, good food and great fun! Thanks to Dr. Allen for the pizza!

In recognition of winning our fourth consecutive Outstanding Patient Team Award, faculty and staff enjoyed a delicious l...
12/03/2024

In recognition of winning our fourth consecutive Outstanding Patient Team Award, faculty and staff enjoyed a delicious lunch from Olive Garden. Thank you to the Office of the Patient Experience for providing the meal and to each of you for your attentive and compassionate care of our patients. Well done!

Shelter House Necessity Drive update: thanks to all the generous donations received in only three days, we made our firs...
11/25/2024

Shelter House Necessity Drive update: thanks to all the generous donations received in only three days, we made our first drop-off at the Shelter House on Friday night. Thank you to all who donated and to Linda Crowely for delivering the supplies on our behalf. Let's see how many times we can fill the tubs again before December 20!

Congratulations to Andrean Simons-Burnett, PhD who is the recipient of a $1,768,815 R01 grant from the National Institut...
11/21/2024

Congratulations to Andrean Simons-Burnett, PhD who is the recipient of a $1,768,815 R01 grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. The award will support her project "Inflammation and EGFR crosstalk in HNSCC Therapy," which seeks to understand how drug resistance to targeted therapy occurs and develop new strategies to allow these therapies to work. Well done to her and to her research team for winning this grant!

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