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\"ProfessionalDr. Jean L. Wright joins as the new Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Wright was previously Vice Chair for Patient Safety and Quality and Director of Breast Radiation Oncology at Johns Hopkins University. Dr, Wright specializes in breast cancer treatment and has worked extensively in patient safety and quality of care. She was recently elected to ASTRO’s Board of Directors<\/a> as Clinical Affairs and Quality Council Vice Chair. Dr. Ellen Jones, who has led the department as Interim Chair since March, 2023, will continue as Vice Chair and Professor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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