Paul M. Harari
Credentials: MD
Position title: Jack Fowler Professor; Chair of the Department of Human Oncology; PI of the Head and Neck Cancer Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE)
As professor and chair of the University of Wisconsin Department of Human Oncology, principal investigator for the Wisconsin H&N SPORE Grant, and member of the UW Carbone Cancer Center Senior Leadership Council, Dr. Harari facilitates the interaction of investigators involved in basic, translational and clinical cancer research activities. The overall theme of Harari’s research program is to improve treatment outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). Areas of emphasis include the interaction of molecular growth inhibitors combined with radiation and the use of conformal radiation treatment techniques to limit normal tissue toxicity. Harari has been an active RTOG/NRG HNC committee member for 25 years and served as PI or Co-PI for a series of national and international HNC clinical trials that have changed global practice for patients with HNC.