UAB Department of Radiation Oncology

12/23/2025

Season’s Greetings from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology! ❄️ ✨ 💚 Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a healthy, happy New Year. Thank you for being part of our community!

12/22/2025

We had a great turnout at both locations for our Holly Jolly Hangout! From trivia with Dr. Dennis Stanley, a festive singing game with Lisa Moore and Jennifer Pressnell, co****le, games, a photo backdrop, and shared desserts, it was a fun celebration for our incredible team. 🎄

We are so grateful for everything you do!

12/11/2025

Behind the scenes of an exciting project! 👀 💚 Nik Layman PhotoVideo

12/03/2025

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology is pleased to welcomed Sean Jollota, Ph.D., as our newest physics resident! Dr. Jollota earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. We're glad you're here, Dr. Jollota! 💚

12/02/2025

Corey Speers, M.D., Ph.D., was recently honored at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Fall 2025 Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception. Dr. Speers was named the Merle M. Salter, M.D. Endowed Chair of Radiation Oncology. Congrats, Dr. Speers! ⭐

Learn more: https://buff.ly/7wXo9zc

12/01/2025

Twelve providers in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology were recently recognized by the UAB Medicine Office of Patient Experience and Engagement for the exceptional care they delivered to patients during fiscal year 2025.

These providers achieved a rating of 95 percent or higher in care satisfaction, based on patient feedback in Medallia.

See the list here! https://buff.ly/mBQidHK

11/26/2025

We had a fantastic time celebrating our Level 5 patient satisfaction achievement with breakfast served by our UAB Heersink School of Medicine department leadership! 🎉

We're so grateful for the dedication and compassion our team shows every day.

11/14/2025

Corey Speers, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology, has been named an Investigator with the The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This honor recognizes his leadership and innovative work to improve treatments for aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of breast cancer.

Corey Speers, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair, Merle M. Salter Endowed Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology, has been named an Investigator with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). This honor recognizes his leadership and innovative work to improve treatments for ag...

11/10/2025

Join us at the next UAB Heersink School of Medicine Ethos Adaptive Radiotherapy Course at UAB on Dec. 8-10! Don’t miss this hands-on opportunity to sharpen your clinical skills.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/47weDUV

11/05/2025

Happy National Radiologic Technology Week! We proudly celebrate our exceptional UAB Heersink School of Medicine radiation therapists for their unwavering dedication to patient care. Every day, they combine precision, compassion, and expertise to deliver life-saving treatments that make a lasting difference for our patients and their families.

10/31/2025

Trick or treat from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology! Our pumpkins were all boo-tiful, but Oscar the Grouch took home the top prize! Congrats to Dosimetry for creating this year’s winning pumpkin masterpiece! 💚🎃

10/30/2025

Our department recently partnered with the UAB Medicine strategy team to host a faculty strategic retreat! The event focused on collaboration, innovation, and aligning goals for the department’s continued growth and success. 💡 UAB Heersink School of Medicine