The University of Florida College of Medicine has officially launched a national search for the next Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology, marking an important step in shaping the future of one of the country’s leading academic radiation oncology programs. Dr. Rashmin Savani, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics,…
Physician residents of the Porter Department of Radiation Oncology were honored to welcome Henry S. Park, MD, MPH, Professor of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, as Visiting Professor on April 16 and 17, 2026. Dr. Park, who leads thoracic and PET-guided radiotherapy programs, holds leadership roles at Yale Cancer…
On March 6, 2026, the University of Florida College of Medicine Alan H. Porter, M.D., & Claudia B. Porter, R.N., Department of Radiation Oncology hosted the 56th Annual Radiation Oncology Research Seminar at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville. The event brought together some 120 physicians, researchers,…
“For more than 50 years, [Dr. Porter] has practiced radiotherapy and enhanced oncologic care in his extended community,” said Nancy Mendenhall, M.D., the department’s interim co-chair, medical director of the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute,…
UF Radiation Oncology’s Dietmar Siemann, Ph.D., received the Golden Gator award on January 16, 2026, which recognizes those who have demonstrated consistency in distinguished performance made to or on behalf of the Cancer Institute.
Dr. Danielle Cerbón strives to provide each patient with a tailored treatment approach that aligns with their goals and values.
The UF Department of Radiation Oncology is pleased to announce that Alex De Leo, MD, has been recognized as an Exemplary Teacher in 2025. Dr. De Leo (right), an Assistant Professor, specializes in cancers of the brain, spine and lungs, and is assistant director of the…
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and globally. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, it’s important to encourage those at high risk to consider new screening options and take proactive steps towards prevention, detection, and early treatment. According to…
Associate Professor Walter O’Dell, PhD, and seven UF Radiation Oncology biomedical engineering students will attend the prestigious Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) annual conference, October 8-12, 2025, at the San Diego Conference Center, San Diego, CA. Dr. Walter O’Dell The theme of the 2025 event is “Bridging…
A new University of Florida study aims to determine which of two blood tests can help doctors better track how cervical cancer responds to treatment. Awarded $1.59 million by the Florida Department of Health’s Cancer Innovation Fund and led by Paul Okunieff, MD, professor (shown right), Department of Radiation…
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