
Robert Timmerman
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Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Views are my own.
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Our Department Chair, Dr. Robert Timmerman, kicks off day 1 of our Adaptive Radiotherapy Symposium!


Our Director of Clinical Adaptive Therapy, Dr. Shahed Badiyan, discussing the use of adaptive radiotherapy in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.


Our Medical Director and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Quality, Dr. David Sher, presented on the use of adaptive radiotherapy in the treatment of head and neck cancers. Dr. Sher is also Chief of Head and Neck Radiation Oncology Service in our department.





New article on one of our lung radiation oncologists, Dr. Faith Zhang Lab's latest study.

Introducing Dr. Ashish Ranjan, Director of VROC. A veterinary-scientist with a passion for innovation, Dr. Ranjan spearheads research in nanoparticle therapies and leads clinical trials to enhance cancer treatment for both pets and people.


Learn about our newly opened Veterinary Research and Oncology Clinic (UTSW Veterinary Research and Oncology Clinic) from Director, Dr. Ashish Ranjan. VROC uses clinical trials in pets to accelerate cancer breakthroughs for humans and animals alike, a transformative approach to improve therapies and personalize care.



Adaptive radiation therapy (ART) is transforming cancer care by personalizing treatment in real time. Recently, our department had six papers accepted in the IJROBP - The Red Journal's adaptive therapy special issue — a major milestone! View our publications in the 🧵below:



Now online Clinical Cancer Research : Preop SAbR in #PancreaticCancer is associated with locoregional control—especially with arterial involvement—and reveals immune activation. Peter Leung was outstanding leading this to pub! #RadOnc UTSW Simmons Cancer Center @UTSWNews bit.ly/457oz6b


#UTSW broke ground on a new 65,000-square-foot Radiation Oncology campus in Fort Worth. The facility will feature the city’s first MRI-guided precision radiation treatment and will enhance access to advanced cancer treatments. Read more. bit.ly/439JOSn UTSW Radiation Oncology

We are just over one month out from our UTSW Veterinary Research and Oncology Clinic One-Health Symposium. Explore breakthroughs in oncology, neurological/musculoskeletal disorders, advanced therapeutic devices, smart trial design, ethics, and more! Register here: bit.ly/4mtxNjz


Honored to be named one of the AI 75 by Dallas Innovates and the @DRChamber! Grateful to be recognized among the top AI innovators in Dallas–Fort Worth for 2025.


Discover how veterinary and human medicine intersect at the UTSW Veterinary Research and Oncology Clinic One-Health Symposium! This symposium will focus on smart clinical trials in oncology and musculoskeletal/neurological disorders. The event qualifies for CME credit. Register here ➡️: bit.ly/4mtxNjz



In Focused Ultrasound Foundation's latest blog Dr.Ashish Ranjan, Director of VROC, explores how the “One Medicine” approach is bridging the gap between human and veterinary medicine and accelerating therapies like focused ultrasound. bit.ly/4mHumWz
