ASTRO unveils Speed of Light, Last call: Submit ASTRO 2026 education proposals, Grant deadlines
January 7, 2026
| Introducing Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation | |
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On January 1, ASTRO proudly unveiled its rebranded research foundation, formerly the Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI), as Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation, marking a new chapter in ASTRO’s commitment to advancing research and improving patient care in radiation oncology. Read more. |
| President’s Corner Member Spotlight - Tamer Refaat, MD, PhD, MSCI | |
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In the latest ASTRO President's Member Spotlight, ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, speaks with Tamer Refaat, MD, PhD, MSCI, vice-chair of the ASTRO International Committee, about the new ASTRO International Ambassadors program. Dr. Refaat shares the ways that International Ambassadors represent ASTRO within their countries to increase our visibility, support our international members and facilitate partnerships that can expand access to radiation oncology services worldwide. Watch the video. |
| ASTRO 2026 Call for Education Sessions: Deadline approaching! | |
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The 2026 ASTRO Annual Meeting’s Call for Education Session Proposals is open, but the submission deadline is fast approaching! Don’t miss your chance to share your insights and enrich the meeting’s education program. Submit your proposal by January 12 to help advance knowledge and connect with leaders in the field. Plus, the Call for Abstracts remains open for submissions through February 24 (including Late-breaking abstract submissions). Visit the ASTRO annual meeting website for details and guidelines. Seize this opportunity to contribute to the future of radiation oncology education! |
| Upcoming eContouring webinar: Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer |
| Registration is open for the eContouring for Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer Webinar. This webinar will take place Monday, January 26, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time and will be led by Matthew Deeks, MD. He will review the management and treatment of oligometastatic prostate cancer, with the focus on contouring and plan evaluation. This ASTRO Academy webinar offers access to three hands-on contouring practice cases in addition to a live webinar with time for Q&A. ASTRO members receive a discount. |
| ASTRO Industry-sponsored Webinar on SGRT, sponsored by VisionRT | |
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ASTRO is pleased to present a new FREE webinar series sponsored by our industry partners. The first webinar, SGRT: An Established Tool for Treatment Safety & Emerging Platform for OAR Dose Reduction, sponsored by VisionRT, will be held January 21 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Don’t miss this important webinar where you will gain practical insights into SGRT implementation, learn how to expand beyond traditional use cases, and understand how surface data can contribute to measurable improvements in patient care. Learn more and register on the ASTRO Academy. |
| Upcoming grant deadline, January 12: ASTRO-BCRF Emerging Investigator Award |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and ASTRO have collaborated to offer a joint Emerging Investigator Award. The goal of this program is to foster and develop talented early career breast radiation oncology researchers. Multiple PIs and indirect costs are not allowed. Applications are due January 12, 2026. To apply and view the detailed eligibility criteria, visit Proposal Central. |
| Registration is open! Join the AU Training Center Program |
| Registration is now open for ASTRO’s Authorized User (AU) Training Center Program. This new initiative connects radiation oncology professionals with expert-led training in radiopharmaceutical therapy. Secure your spot today and advance your practice with cutting-edge education. Visit ASTRO's website to register and join the future of patient care. |
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| APEx welcomes new facilities |
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Congratulations to the following facilities for achieving accreditation through ASTRO’s APEx - Accreditation Program for Excellence®:
And, congratulations to the following facilities for achieving reaccreditation through APEx:
The APEx process provides a transparent, measurable, evidence- and consensus-based review of compliance with standards that emphasize a radiation oncology practice’s commitment to safety and quality. View a list of accredited facilities and contact ASTRO staff to learn about the new options for accreditation and why APEx is the right choice to accredit your radiation oncology practice. |
