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National Academy of Sciences
May 1, 2026
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Laura Attardi on her election to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS)! The NAS announced the election of 120 members today, recognizing distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Election to the Academy is a widely accepted mark of excellence and remains one of the highest honors a scientist can receive. We are incredibly proud to have Dr. Attardi’s leadership and expertise in our community.
Mentored Career Development Award
April 22, 2026
Please join us in congratulating Jason Ross, MD, PhD, for receiving the School of Medicine K12 Mentored Career Development Award! This award provides didactic training, mentoring, and career development to prepare junior faculty for independent careers in translation research. Congratulations, Dr. Ross!
Read more about the award here
Proton Therapy at Stanford
April 7, 2026
Stanford Medicine has officially cut the ribbon on our brand-new, first-of-its-kind ultracompact proton therapy facility.
For years, proton therapy has been limited by the massive size and cost of the equipment required to deliver it. Traditionally, these machines required buildings the size of football fields. By collaborating with industry pioneers, our faculty helped innovate a way to "shrink" this technology.
Today, Stanford is the first in the world to implement an ultracompact system that fits into a standard treatment vault. We are incredibly proud of our team—including Dr. Bill Loo, Dr. Susan Hiniker, and Dr. Yuan James Rao—whose vision made this possible.
Read the full story by Stanford Medicine here
2025 Stanford Radiation Oncology Annual Report
April 1, 2026
We are incredibly proud and excited to share our 2025 Stanford Radiation Oncology Annual Report. In this edition, we are celebrating a legacy of innovation while spotlighting the groundbreaking research that is currently redefining cancer treatment. We invite our colleagues, friends, and the global oncology community to explore the full report and join us in shaping the future of radiation therapy.
Read the full report here
Stanford Medicine - UCLA Collaboration
March 27, 2026
A new study led by Dr. Anusha Kalbasi at Stanford Medicine, in partnership with UCLA Health, has found that a triple-threat combination of radiation and immunotherapy given before surgery can help the body recognize and destroy sarcoma cells that were previously "invisible" to the immune system. This research has been published in Cancer Discovery. Congratulations to Dr. Kalbasi and the entire research team on this milestone!
Read more here
2026 Medical Physics Residents Match Day
March 23, 2026
The 2026 Medical Physics Match results are in! Huge congratulations to our newest Medical Physics residents. We’re honored and excited to have you join our team and are eager to get started on this next chapter together. Please join us in welcoming Dongrong Yang and Joshua Misa to Stanford Radiation Oncology!
2026 Therapy Residents Match Day
March 23, 2026
Congratulations to our newly matched residents! Please welcome Mohamad El-Jamal, MD, Jacob Elnaggar, MD, PhD, Vera Qu, MD, and Lonnie Saetern, MD, to Stanford Radiation Oncology. We are so excited to have you!
Rosenkranz Aging and Rejuvenation Seed Grant
March 12, 2026
Please join us in congratulating Jason Ross, MD, PhD, for receiving the Rosenkranz Aging and Rejuvenation Seed Grant for his proposal “Depleting Myeloid-Biased Hematopoietic Stem Cells to Rejuvenate Aged Immunity and Extend Healthspan"! Congratulations on this incredible achievement, Dr. Ross!
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A New Approach to Pelvic Health Post-Radiation
March 9, 2026
Stanford Radiation Oncology is closing the gap in patient care with a new, patient-centered initiative led by Dr. Joseph Abi Jaoude and Dr. Erqi Pollom. Recognizing that pelvic physical therapy is often high-demand and low-access, the team has launched a comprehensive at-home educational module for patients undergoing radiation.
Making Proton Therapy Practical
March 6, 2026
For years, the sheer scale and cost of proton therapy facilities—often requiring the footprint of a football field—presented a massive roadblock for cancer centers. Dr. Bill Loo and the team at Stanford Medicine are proving that innovation doesn't always have to be bigger; it can be smarter.
Himilaya Foundation Faculty Scholar
February 17, 2026
Please join us in celebrating Ruijiang Li, PhD, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, for being named the Himalaya Foundation Faculty Scholar! This faculty scholar fund was established with a gift from the Himalaya Foundation to support an early-career faculty member in the Department of Radiation Oncology engaged in research involving artificial intelligence and cancer, or any other promising emerging technology in the department. Congratulations, Dr. Li!
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Inside the Xing Lab
February 9, 2026
At Stanford Medicine, the Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Medical Physics is redefining what is possible at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), biomedical physics, medical imaging, and bioengineering.
Urine Liquid Biopsy Study
January 28, 2026
A major hurdle in bladder cancer (NMIBC) treatment has been the "field effect"-mutations in normal tissue that mimic cancer in urine tests.
New research from Maximilian Diehn and team introduces a "field-effect-informed" liquid biopsy that filters these out, accurately identifying who will respond to BCG vs. surgery.
This is a huge step toward personalized MRD monitoring.
Celebrating Richard Hoppe, MD
January 12, 2026
Please join us in celebrating and congratulating Dr. Richard Hoppe, MD, on officially beginning his next chapter: retirement! Thank you, Dr. Hoppe, for your leadership, your wisdom, and your friendship. Wishing you a retirement filled with as much joy and discovery as you brought to our department every day!
Revolutionizing Treatment with 3D Printing
January 5, 2025
Stanford Radiation Oncology is transforming cancer care with 3D printing: developing safer, more precise tools that improve treatment accuracy, protect staff, and streamline workflows. From patented QA phantoms to non-toxic electron cutouts and custom-fit boluses, these innovations are setting new standards in patient safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Read more about our work with 3D printing!