[ RadSafe ] Jack Fowler, pioneer in radiation biology, dies at 91

[Cary Renquist]

Just saw this yesterday... Jack Fowler died back on 1 December.
He was one of my favorite profs.

Emeritus Professor Jack Fowler, pioneer in radiation biology, dies at 91
http://news.wisc.edu/emeritus-professor-jack-fowler-pioneer-in-radiation-biology-dies-at-91/

A physicist by training, Fowler gradually shifted his research emphasis from applied radiation physics to radiation biology and is considered one of the founders of modern radiation biology.

Much of his work helped bridge the gap between radiation biology and the radiation oncology clinic. By mathematically modeling how radiation interacts with tissue, he advanced the concept of dose fractionation - dividing radiation therapy doses into several smaller doses to maximize the therapeutic effects and minimize damage to healthy tissue.

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Cary Renquist
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