Chair's Message
Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
It is a privilege to lead a department rooted in clinical excellence, scientific discovery and deep commitment to advancing the lives of patients with cancer. Radiation oncology stands at the intersection of innovation and compassion—leveraging precision technology and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver transformative care.
At Northwestern, we are building the next generation of radiation oncology. Our faculty are leaders in medical education, stereotactic radiotherapy, brachytherapy and image-guided interventions. Our research enterprise is advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence, cancer biology, radiation genomics, bionanotechnology and implementation science. We are especially proud of our growing portfolio of investigator-initiated trials and of our leadership in translational efforts that bring novel biological insights and information technologies into clinical use.
This is a time of both challenge and opportunity. Amid shifting landscapes in academic medicine and healthcare delivery, our department is steadfast in its mission:
- To provide outstanding, equitable care to every patient
- To train the next generation of physician-scientists and clinician leaders
- To generate impactful science that shapes the future of cancer care.
We are committed to investing in people, platforms and partnerships that enable us to deliver on that promise.
Whether you are a patient, trainee, scientist or prospective collaborator, I invite you to explore our department and join a community that values rigor, humanity and innovation.
This website provides details about our faculty, research activities and educational programs. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to contact us for more information.
Mohamed Abazeed, MD, PhD
Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology