Join A Cure in Sight event host Danet Peterson to hear from Dr. Chen and Dr. Bowen on radiation basics. Understanding how a plaque is made, how radiation treatment is determined, and everything that goes into treating melanoma in the eye.

Dr. Chen
I am a board-certified radiation oncologist who specializes in caring for patients with ocular melanoma, the most common type of eye tumor, and genitourinary cancers (GU), which affect the urinary tract and male reproductive system. My expertise includes using proton therapy, a type of targeted radiation therapy that minimizes radiation exposure to healthy tissue. At UW Medicine, I research ways to improve treatments for GU cancers, such as prostate cancer, as well as ocular melanoma. Prior to joining Fred Hutch, I completed a PhD in pharmacology and served as chief resident at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Dr. Bowen
Dr. Bowen trained at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in ophthalmic oncology and then completed advanced retinal surgery training at the University of Iowa. He is a member of the Society of Heed Fellows, a distinguished organization that supports the advancement of ophthalmic research and education. In recognizing the emotional and physical trauma this diagnosis brings patients and their families, his goal is to bring hope through cutting edge treatment modalities, research in bio-innovation, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration with Northwestern Medicine’s team of experts.


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