Departments

Radiation Oncology

The Department of Radiation Oncology pledges to provide compassionate, world class cancer care to our patients of central Pennsylvania. We educate and train the next generation of physicians, medical physicists, and researchers to be at the forefront of cancer care while actively translating innovation and discovery from bench to bedside.

Who We Are and What We Do

Education and Programs

We offer a number of outstanding educational and training programs with nationally and internationally renowned faculty advisors.

Research

Our research mission spans innovation and discovery through translational and investigator-initiated studies and multi-center cooperative group clinical trials.

Clinical Care

The Department of Radiation Oncology has been an early adopter of advanced treatment services for several years and our clinicians stay on the cutting edge.

Partnerships

Our department collaborates with partners across the academic health system, including the Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State Health Medical Group.

Publications

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Faculty and Personnel

Learn more about our department and find ways to connect with our people.

Contact Us

To reach someone in the Department of Radiation Oncology, send us an email or call us at 717-531-6585.

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Department News

Vinita Takiar, MD, PhD, named chair of Radiation Oncology

August 08, 2025

Students, trainees, faculty members invited to Penn State Cancer Institute Cancer Research Day on Oct. 7

September 15, 2023

College of Medicine faculty receive promotions, tenure for 2023-2024 academic year

June 29, 2023

Karen Kim named next dean of Penn State College of Medicine

May 31, 2023