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 frontiers in 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; and 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 become part of a community that values rigor, humanity, and innovation.

This website provides details about our faculty, research activities and educational programs. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to contact us for more information.

Mohamed Abazeed, MD, PhD
Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology