Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation

06/08/2026

2026 Publication Awards nominations now open!

ASTRO is celebrating early career investigators leading the way in radiation oncology.

Nominate yourself or a colleague for the
▪️2026 Speed of Light Publication Excellence Awards
▪️ARRO Health Care Access Publication Award

Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation will recognize up to three early career investigators whose recently published research is accelerating innovation in radiation therapy and has the potential to transform outcomes for patients.

Additionally, ARRO will honor a trainee investigator who recently published on health care access topics.

Learn more & apply today: https://ow.ly/tkyt50Z09GK

American Society for Radiation Oncology

06/05/2026

Apply now for the ASTRO Radiation Oncology Resident Fellowship:
Proposals due Monday, June 29

The 2026 ASTRO Resident Fellowship program provides a radiation oncology resident (PGY-3 or later) with funding for a mentored research project and a one-year, remote assignment working part-time with AstraZeneca colleagues.

This program is supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca.

Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/XCyX50Z2qg1

American Society for Radiation Oncology

06/03/2026

FREE for ASTRO members-in-training!
New LIVE Webinar: eContouring for Breast Cancer

June 25, at 12:00 p.m. ET | Led by Bethany Anderson, MD, this webinar offers hands-on contouring practice on real cases, plus a live Q&A session.

ASTRO members receive a discount and members-in-training can register for free thanks to support from Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation’s Juan A. del Regato Fund.

Register now: https://ow.ly/S8nH50Z2Ji4

06/02/2026

Call for nominations: 2026 Publication Excellence Awards!

ASTRO is celebrating early career investigators leading the way in radiation oncology.

Nominate yourself or a colleague for the
▪️2026 Speed of Light Publication Excellence Awards
▪️ARRO Health Care Access Publication Award

Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation will recognize up to three early career investigators whose recently published research is accelerating innovation in radiation therapy and has the potential to transform outcomes for patients.

Additionally, ARRO will honor a trainee investigator who recently published on health care access topics.

Learn more & apply today: https://ow.ly/tkyt50Z09GK

05/31/2026

may be ending, but at Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation, we focus on cancer research every day.

Cancer research doesn't just advance science, it saves lives. We’re proud to accelerate bold and innovative ideas in radiation therapy to help every person live a longer, healthier life.

Learn more & support our mission: https://ow.ly/Ll1Y50Z5WPT

American Society for Radiation Oncology

05/29/2026

As comes to a close, Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation remains committed to advancing all year long.

Hear from our talented investigators about how ASTRO Foundation grants are fueling bold, innovative ideas in radiation medicine and discover how your support can help accelerate the future of cancer care.

Learn more & donate today: https://www.speedoflightfoundation.org/about-us/our-impact?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=speed_of_light_our_impact

American Society for Radiation Oncology

05/29/2026

Get ready to lace up your running (or walking) shoes 👟

Registration is now open for the 2026 Foundation 5K benefitting Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation! Your registration includes awesome swag, access to scenic Strava routes and an invite to our group run on Sept. 28 at in Boston.

Register by June 25 for early-bird rates: https://ow.ly/Clxc50Z5yAn

American Society for Radiation Oncology

05/28/2026

As we reach the end of , we celebrate more of our incredible investigators pursuing groundbreaking discoveries in radiation medicine, supported by Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation:
🔬 Adam Grippin, MD, PhD
🔬 Wilson Mai, MD, PhD
🔬 Nicholas Eustace, MD, PhD
🔬 Nam Woo Cho, MD, PhD
🔬 Jose Antonio Lopez-Valverde, PhD
🔬 David P. Adam, PhD
🔬 Grace Blitzer, MD
🔬 Lydia Wilson, PhD

Learn more about our researchers: https://ow.ly/JjFm50Z5efw

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Last week, applications opened for the new and improved ASTRO Radiation Oncology Resident Fellowship, a program supported by an educational grant from AstraZeneca.

In honor of , hear from previous winner, Kristin Hsieh, MD, about what the ASTRO-AstraZeneca Fellowship meant to her.

Apply by June 29: https://ow.ly/bKaw50Z4nLP