Research Staff

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). 

Chris Morris

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.

Amy Carrao-Tackett

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.

Liza Winthrop Grammel

Our Publications

Read our latest research

We ensure that articles authored by our clinician-scientists continue to impact the field and improve patient outcomes.

UF Radiation Oncology Research

Managing News, Awards, and Events

Innovation, Education, Collaboration Highlight…

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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 Radiation Therapists’ and Oncology Nursing Seminar (UF Photography by Nate Guidry)

The Alan H. Porter, M.D., & Claudia B. Porter…

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“For more than 50 years, [Dr. Porter] has practiced radiotherapy and enhanced oncologic care in his extended community,” said Nancy Mendenhall…

Alan Porter and Claudia Porter

Professor Siemann Honored by UFHCI

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UF Radiation Oncology’s Dietmar Siemann, Ph.D., received the Golden Gator award on January 16, 2026, which recognizes those who have demonstrated…

The award recognizes those who have demonstrated consistency in distinguished performance made to or on behalf of the Cancer Institute.

NATIONALLY RANKED

U.S. News and World Report

Nationally ranked in 6 adult specialties and 6 pediatric specialties and rated high performing in 4 adult specialties and 5 procedures and conditions.

Award

DEFINING OPTIMAL TREATMENTS

Annual Research Seminar

The seminar has three concurrent programs for radiation therapy, oncology nursing, and radiation oncology.

Seminar

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Our Mission is to prevent, detect, treat and ultimately cure cancer while addressing the unique challenges of the cancer burden faced by the people we serve.

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