Meet the new ASTRO Board members for 2026-2027, Review proposed changes to NRC Part 35

• President-elect: Beth Erickson, MD, FASTRO, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
• Clinical Affairs and Quality Council Vice-chair: Indrin Chetty, PhD, MS, FASTRO, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
• Education Council Vice-chair: Kenneth Rosenzweig, MD, FASTRO, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York
• Government Relations Council Vice-chair: John Suh, MD, FASTRO, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland
• Health Care Access and Community Engagement Council Vice-chair: Gita Suneja, MD, MS, FASTRO, University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City
• Nominating Committee
  • Academic Physician: Karen Hoffman, MD, FASTRO, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
  • Community Practice Physician: Virginia Diavolitsis, MD, Riverside Radiation Oncology, Columbus, Ohio
  • Radiation or Cancer Biologist: Carmen Bergom, MD, PhD, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

Join us in Boston for an unforgettable evening honoring our 2026 ASTRO Gold Medal Award recipients. This premier event brings together leaders from across the field to recognize extraordinary achievements in radiation oncology and support Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation.

• Reserve Your Seat: Tickets are going fast! Secure your individual ticket or host a table for your institution.
• Submit a Congratulatory Testimonial: For the first time, you can publish a personalized message of appreciation to the four Gold Medal recipients in the official evening program. All proceeds directly support groundbreaking foundation research.

• NRC proposes Part 35 rule changes: Published July 21, the “Reducing Barriers to Medical Use Licensing” proposed rule outlines changes to Part 35, Medical Use of Byproduct Material, modernizes NRC regulations for medical use of radioactive materials, streamlining licensing and supporting adoption of new medical technologies. Read NRC Rule Analysis.
• MedPAC 2026 Data Book released: Access the latest Medicare data covering ambulatory care costs and prescription drug spending. View MedPAC Data Book Summary and additional details.

All proceeds directly benefit Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity accelerating bold, innovative ideas in radiation medicine to help ensure every person has access to the best treatments.

They cover the logistics of brachytherapy, the integration of multimodal radiation and the application of advanced techniques. Listen and share this resource with your patients!

And, congratulations to the following facilities for achieving reaccreditation through APEx:

• VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis
• Texas Oncology – Abilene, Abilene, Texas

The industry-leading APEx process provides a transparent, evidence-based review of a 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 for your practice.