A research team led by UF Radiation Oncology Professor and Chair Paul Okunieff, MD has received a $14,931 grant from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF) to provide medical items to breast cancer patients and survivors. Second Year Radiation Oncology Resident Anthony Casper, DO and Research Administration…
The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute Board of Directors has announced that Kristin A. Heath, DBA, MBA, MHA, an accomplished radiation oncology and proton therapy leader, has been appointed as executive director.
The UF Department of Radiation Oncology announced this fall that Julie Bradley, MD, MHCDS has been recognized as an Exemplary Teacher for 2022-2023 . Dr. Bradley (right), an Associate Professor with tenure, is well known for her research and clinical expertise in the areas of breast cancer…
The University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute (UFHPTI), Jacksonville, today announced the retirement of Stuart Klein, MHA, executive director (right). He has led the development and operations of the innovative cancer treatment facility since 2005, managing a program that to date has treated more than 11,000 cancer patients from…
Assistant Professor Research Interests Workflow optimization MRI-guided radiotherapy Adaptive planning radiotherapy Medical app development Education 2023 Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 2021 PhD (Medical Physics ) SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 2017 MS (Medical Phyics) Columbia…
On July 27, noon – 1 p.m. EST, Anamaria Yeung, M.D., Radiation Oncology Clinical Professor, will provide an informative Cancer Connections seminar on the crucial link between nutrition and cancer prevention, treatment and overall wellness. “Nutrition and Cancer: Fueling Your Fight” will feature the latest research on how certain foods…
Paul Okunieff, MD, Professor and Chair of the UF Department of Radiation Oncology, is pleased to announce the promotion of four key faculty members, effective July 1, 2023. Maria Mamalui, PhD (right) has been promoted to the rank of Clinical Associate Professor. Dr. Mamalui has been a member of the…
Research conducted by UF Radiation Oncology teams will be presented at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting slated June 2-6 in Chicago and virtually. Radiation Oncology poster discussions and presentations will offer information on axillary surgery efficacy for patients with breast cancer receiving…
Daniel J. Indelicato, M.D. and and Carmen Allegra, M.D. have been honored by the National Cancer Institute, or NCI, for their achievements as members of the National Clinical Trial Network Adolescent and Young Adult Working Group to develop and implement clinical trials for adolescent and young adult…
The UF Health Shands Hospital Department of Radiation Oncology has received the coveted American College of Radiology (ACR) Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation, awarded April 7, 2023. This is the fourth consecutive ACR accreditation for the department. ACR accreditation has been considered the gold standard in medical imaging since 1987. The…
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