UChicago Medicine names radiation oncology leader

UChicago Medicine has appointed Ralph Weichselbaum, MD, its radiation and cellular oncology leader.

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Dr. Weichselbaum stepped into the role in November and is leading the system’s efforts to bring radiation therapy to the health system’s patients, according to a Dec. 4 news release. 

He will continue to serve as chair for the department of radiation and cellular oncology at the university and will remain the co-director of the Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research, the release said.

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