Welcome to the Department of Human Oncology (DHO) at the University of Wisconsin
We provide comprehensive radiation oncology services with dedication to improve the outcome for cancer patients using state-of-the-art treatment techniques combined with highly compassionate care. Our clinical focus is on each individual cancer patient and their families; however, our mission extends more broadly to include cutting-edge research and advanced training for the next generation of MD and PhD students to ensure cancer therapy improvements for the future.
Paul M. Harari, MD, FASTRO
Jack Fowler Professor and Former Chairman
Department of Human Oncology
NEWS
Paul Harari, MD, FASTRO, was honored October 1st by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) as a Gold Medal recipient. This honor is bestowed upon leaders in the field who have made significant contributions through patient care, research, teaching, mentorship and service throughout their career.
In Memorium
Catherine Reznikoff, former faculty member and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Human Oncology, passed away in September.
Mustafa Basree, DO, MS, a current Department of Human Oncology Resident, was recently selected as ASTRO’s 2025 Government Relations Resident Fellow. We are so proud of Dr. Basree and this opportunity!
ASTRO 2024 Conference
Congratulations to all of our Department of Human Oncology (DHO) presenters, co-authors, and session moderators for their strong contributions to the 2024 annual ASTRO meeting held in Washington DC Sunday, September 29th through Wednesday, October 2nd.
Find Us in the Community
Wisconsin Head and Neck Cancer SPORE
The Wisconsin Head and Neck SPORE is designed to promote translational laboratory and clinical research to improve overall outcome for patients with Head and Neck Cancer (HNC).
Badger Challenge for Cancer Research: September 22, 2024
Thank you to all participants and supporters for Badger Challenge 2023! We had another record year and raised over $1 million.
2023 Milestones:
$1,034,012 raised for cancer research
3,280 registered participants
350 volunteers
