The staff in the Research Office of the Department of Radiation Oncology manage the research publication process and assist the clinical research process – including retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials – for the faculty and residents of the department. Please see below for more specific information on the staff and how to contact them.
Director, Analytic Services
Chris Morris, M.S.
Chris conducts statistical analysis of all outcomes research at both the Department of Radiation Oncology in Gainesville and the University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute (UFHPTI).
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Amy Carrao-Tackett, MPH
Amy provides extensive support to our faculty and medical residents in both Gainesville and Jacksonville. Her responsibilities include managing data for our clinical trials and editing manuscripts for faculty and residents.
Marketing Communications Specialist
Liza Winthrop Grammel
Liza assists in strategic planning; patient, alumni and staff-centered communications; the development of publications and marketing materials; and the coordination of the annual research seminar.
Our Publications
Read our latest research
We ensure that articles authored by our clinician-scientists continue to impact the field and improve patient outcomes.
Managing News, Awards, and Events
Innovation, Education, Collaboration Highlight…
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…
The Alan H. Porter, M.D., & Claudia B. Porter…
“For more than 50 years, [Dr. Porter] has practiced radiotherapy and enhanced oncologic care in his extended community,” said Nancy Mendenhall…
Professor Siemann Honored by UFHCI
UF Radiation Oncology’s Dietmar Siemann, Ph.D., received the Golden Gator award on January 16, 2026, which recognizes those who have demonstrated…