Lisa Bartenhagen

Lisa Bartenhagen is a Professor and Charles R. O'Malley Endowed Chair in the Department of Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She serves as Program Director for the Radiation Therapy program and chairs the department, roles she has held since 2000. Her academic background includes a BS in Biology (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1990), BS in Radiography/Radiation Therapy (UNMC, 1993), and MS in Radiation Science Education (Midwestern State University, 2005). She is ARRT-certified in Radiography and Radiation Therapy.

Her research focuses on educational methodologies in healthcare, including flipped-classroom models, e-learning platforms, and interprofessional collaboration. She also investigates patient education in oncology and occupational health risks for healthcare workers exposed to radiation. Notable work includes studies on redox dysregulation in radiation-exposed professionals and anxiety mitigation strategies for head and neck cancer patients.

Bartenhagen's contributions to medical education reform include pioneering the use of virtual learning environments and 3D printing in radiation therapy training. Her programmatic leadership has emphasized quality improvement in oncology care and adherence to accreditation standards like ASTRO's APEx. She maintains active roles in UNMC's College of Allied Health Professions and collaborates with clinical and academic teams across the institution.

• Endowed Position: Charles R. O'Malley Endowed Chair
• Key Contributions: Developed Therapy Physics Education in a Virtual Learning Environment and Flipped-Classroom Medical Physics Course

Labs/Teams: Oversees the Radiation Therapy Program and collaborates with the Department of Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences on interdisciplinary initiatives.