News & Stories

  • Timmerie Cohen

    Advancing Through Research

    A donor-funded ASRT Foundation research grant made it possible for Timmerie Cohen, Melanie Dempsey and Jeffrey Legg to find new ways to reduce radiation dose to patients. Research like theirs is helping R.T.s provide a higher level of patient care.
  • Michael Le

    Donors Turn Hope Into Reality for Radiation Therapist

    A Varian Radiation Therapy Scholarship is making it possible for Michael Le to become a medical dosimetrist. As part of the treatment development team, he hopes to help alleviate some of the pain patients experience as part of the process.
  • Mikayla

    Scholarship Reveals True Depth of Profession

    A suggestion from a teacher put Mikayla McCormack on the path to becoming a radiation therapist. However, it was receiving an ASRT Foundation scholarship and meeting the donor who created it that showed her everything the profession has to offer.
  • Jenny Soo

    Grants Strengthen Profession in Numerous Ways

    After having several research studies funded by grants, Jenny Soo knows that ASRT Foundation research grants provide more than funds for research projects. Foundation donors are helping develop new researchers as well with their support.
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    Donors Keep Dream Alive

    Emily Knox, a 2015 recipient of the Jerman-Cahoon Scholarship, was about to leave school for financial reasons when she was selected to receive the scholarship. She writes in to thank donors for helping her achieve her dreams as an R.T.