Research
Driving Discovery. Transforming Cancer Care
The Department of Radiation Oncology is deeply invested in both basic and clinical research efforts to improve treatments in our field. Learn more about our department’s research efforts via the links below, and visit our Labs page to get the specifics on the work being done by our principal investigators and their research teams.
Through innovative experimental systems and an unwavering commitment, I aim to redefine the landscape of cancer treatment, paving the way for transformative breakthroughs in the quest for more effective therapies. "
Priyanka Gopal, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Our labs are home to physician-scientists, physicists, and trainees working at the intersection of discovery and clinical impact.
Radiogenomics, Therapy Resistance, Artificial Intelligence
Clinical Trials
We translate laboratory discoveries into patient benefit through investigator-led clinical trials that test novel technologies, therapies, and biomarkers.
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Publications
Explore our latest research published in leading journals, highlighting innovations in radiation biology, oncology informatics, and precision medicine.
Collaborators
Collaboration across Northwestern and national partners fuels interdisciplinary research that accelerates breakthroughs in cancer treatment.