Theranostics

At this year’s UW–Madison Science Expeditions, MJ Lindsey and Lauren Wehner hosted a hands‑on booth introducing kids to radiation detection and nuclear medicine. With a stuffed bear “patient,” a DIY PET/CT setup, Geiger counters, and themed stickers, families got a playful look at how theranostics works.

Dr. Shannon O’Reilly, a UW Carbone member and ITPT Education & Training committee member, found her perfect fit in proton therapy and medical physics. Since then, she’s trained across three proton systems and built educational resources that reach learners worldwide. Read her full interview to hear how she’s shaping the next era of proton therapy and why global expansion of access inspires her daily.

Dr. Abby Besemer, ITPT Education & Training founding committee member, started by studying the origins of the universe. A single summer research experience rerouted her path from cosmology to clinical impact. Read her full interview to hear how she’s working to expand theranostics education and why she believes interdisciplinary training is essential for the future of the field.

Read the interview with Dr. Mike Lawless, Initiative for Theranostics & Particle Therapy Clinical Research & Practice Subcommittee Member

Read the interview with Dr. John Floberg, Initiative for Theranostics & Particle Therapy Education & Training Subcommittee Member

Read the interview with Dr. Jonathan Engle, Initiative for Theranostics & Particle Therapy Education & Training Subcommittee Member

Read the interview with Dr. Minglei Kang, Initiative for Theranostics & Particle Therapy Clinical Research & Practice Subcommittee Member