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Lisa Forrest

Lisa Forrest

Expert on clinical trials for pet dogs with cancer, and diagnostic imaging for dogs, cats, horses, cows and exotic species

Professor, radiology and radiation oncology, veterinary medicine; director of Tomotherapy; section chief, radiotherapy School of Veterinary Medicine Work: 608-263-5668 — Home and cell phones available upon request lforrest@wisc.edu Home page

Topics

  • Clinical trials using radiation therapy to treat pet dogs with cancer, helping both pet dogs and ultimately humans with cancer
  • Diagnostic imaging, including radiography, ultrasound, CT, MR, PET and nuclear medicine
  • Using PET imaging to individualize radiation treatment plans for pet dogs with spontaneous cancer

Achievements

  • Member, Paul Carbone UW Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Carl J. Norden-Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award, 2006
  • President, Recognized Specialty of Veterinary Radiation Oncology, 2004-06

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