The Mission of Jefferson's Department of Radiation Oncology is to improve cancer
patient outcomes through outstanding research, education, and patient-centered care.
Our research efforts encompass all three major arms of research - basic, translational, and clinical.
Our basic research in the Division of Medical Physics is led by Yan Yu, Ph.D., M.B.A., appointed the
Director of this Division in 2008. Ya Wang M.D., Ph.D., our newly-appointed Director of the Division of
Experimental Radiation Biology, oversees our translational research activities. Clinical Radiation
Oncology research efforts are directed by our Vice Chairman, Mitchell Machtay, M.D.
The Radiation Oncology Residency Program trains physicians in a multi-disciplinary, research based,
patient oriented approach to the practice of radiation oncology. Jefferson's philosophy emphasizes
basic science and translational research as a platform for the cutting edge practice of oncology.
Jefferson's radiation therapy cancer care takes place through our department at the Bodine Center
for Cancer Treatment and the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience in Center City Philadelphia,
Jefferson-Lower Bucks Radiation Oncology Center, Jefferson-Frankford Hospital Radiation Oncology,
and the Radiation Oncology Pavilion at Methodist Hospital Division and Jefferson Radiation Oncology
Center at Riddle Memorial Hospital. The department evaluates over 2,000 newly-diagnosed cancer
patients each year and offers clinical research trial participation to many. The department has a
state-of-the-art system of image-based planning and treatment delivery. Many patients benefit from
innovative applications of this technology in allowing more targeted delivery of their therapy.
Adam P. Dicker, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, assumed the position of
Interim Chairman in January, 2008.
