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4D CBCT Reconstruction Using Denoising Diffusion Implicit Models

Authors: Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Bohong Huang, Licheng Kuo, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Huiqiao Xie, Hao Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Four-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (4D-CBCT) is critical in image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for visualizing tumor motion. However, sparse projection sampling often introduces sev...

A GUI-Based Python Platform for the Quantification of Pre-Clinical Planar Optical Imaging Using 3D Anatomical Information

Authors: Bryan Bednarz, Malick Bio Idrissou, Campbell Haasch, Reinier Hernandez

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative optical imaging is a powerful tool in murine models for assessing tumor growth and metastatic spread using bioluminescence imaging (BLI) and for detecting radiopharmaceutical upt...

A Predictive Tool for Optimizing Treatment System Allocation in Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Radiotherapy

Authors: Zhenzhen Dai, Anthony J. Doemer, Ryan Hall, Kenneth Levin, Bing Luo, Benjamin Movsas, Karen C. Snyder, Kundan S Thind, Eleanor Walker

Affiliation: Henry Ford Health, HFHS

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of a predictive tool for efficient allocation of hypofractionated whole-breast irradiation patients between Varian Truebeam and Ethos systems.
Methods: A ful...

A Radiomics and Dosomics-Based Approach for Predicting Hematologic Toxicity in Patients with Cervical or Endometrial Cancer

Authors: Yongrui Bai, Xuming Chen, Yong Liu, Xiumei Ma

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Hematologic toxicity (HT) is a common complication in patients with cervical or endometrial cancer. This study aims to develop a precise predictive model for acute HT in patients with cervica...

A Real-Time Framework for Fiducial Tracking and Intrafraction Motion Assessment of Cyberknife in Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Liver Cancer

Authors: Ruiyan Du, Mingzhu Li, Ying Li, Wei Liu, Shihuan Qin, Yiming Ren, Biao Tu, Hui Xu, Lian Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Zengren Zhao

Affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Hebei Key Laboratory of Colorectal Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Medical AI Lab, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Engineering Research Center for AI-Based Cancer Treatment Decision-Making, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fiducial tracking is widely used in CyberKnife to dynamically guide the gantry for moving target like liver cancer stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). This study developed a robust fr...

A Window-Level Based Approach for Generating Missing Tissue in CT Scans Using a Transformer-Gan Model

Authors: Mojtaba Behzadipour, Siyong Kim, Mitchell Polizzi, Richard R. Wargo, Lulin Yuan

Affiliation: VCU Health - Department of Radiology, Virginia Commonwealth University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to develop a method for generating missing tissue in CT scans of patients with large body sizes, where the field of view (FOV) of the scanner fails to capture ...

AI Auto-Contouring for CT-Based High-Dose-Rate Interstitial Brachytherapy of Cervical Cancer: Implications for Organ-at-Risk (OAR) Contouring and Dosimetric Analysis

Authors: Indrin J. Chetty, Jing Cui, Mitchell Kamrava, Tiffany M. Phillips, Jennifer M. Steers, Brad Stiehl

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology,Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Auto-contouring for HDR interstitial brachytherapy can be confounded by large deformation in anatomy and image quality. Here we evaluated the performance of an AI-based auto-contouring softwa...

AI Implementation in Radiation Oncology Should be Strictly Regulated

Authors: Mu-Han Lin

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: The rapid expansion of AI in Radiation Oncology is reshaping patient care, treatment planning, and institutional investments. Yet, with no standardized framework for evaluating cost-effectiveness, saf...

An Assessment of the Potential Impact of the Elekta Unity’s 1.5T Magnetic Field upon the Performance of a Conventional Linac Installed in an Adjacent Vault: A Case Study

Authors: Matthew Stephen Andriotty, Taoran Cui, Josh Kilian-Meneghin, Ke Nie, Xiao Wang, Zhenyu Xiong, Ning J. Yue, Yin Zhang

Affiliation: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the potential impact of the Elekta Unity’s 1.5T magnetic field upon the performance of a conventional linac installed in an adjacent vault.
Methods: The linac vaults for thi...

An Automated Notification System for Identifying Patients Eligible for Biology-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: Shahed Badiyan, Bin Cai, Tu Dan, Michael Dohopolski, Steve B. Jiang, Deepkumar Mistry, Arnold Pompos, Robert Timmerman, Jing Wang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Biology-guided radiotherapy (BGRT) offers significant potential for personalized and adaptive cancer treatment, with clinically available systems such as SCINTIX from Reflexion now being intr...

An Energy Layer Optimization Approach for Spot Scanning Proton Arc Therapy

Authors: Wenhua Cao, Hadis Moazami Goudarzi, Madison Emily Grayson, Zongsheng Hu, Gino Lim, Steven Hsesheng Lin, Radhe Mohan

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Houston, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton Arc Therapy (PAT) offers significant potential in treating complex cancer cases by delivering a continuous radiation dose as the gantry rotates. This study aims to investigate the pote...

An International Multi-Institutional Espresso Study of Developing the Specialized-Equipment-Free Remote Audit for Single-Isocenter Multi-Target Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Authors: Juan-Francisco Calvo-Ortega, Andrew Cousins, Ashley Cullen, Andrew Dipulia, Peter B. Greer, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, D. Michael Lovelock, Conor McGarry, Victoria Robinson, Cameron Stanton, Baozhou Sun, Ching-Ling Teng, Gemma Warner, Benjamin J. Zwan

Affiliation: Northern Ireland Cancer Centre, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Christchurch Hospital, Northwell, Central Coast Cancer Centre, Calvary Mater Hospital, Hospital Quironsalud Barcelona, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, University of Newcastle

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This multi-institution Electronic Silicon-based Remote Survey of Small-field Output (ESPRESSO) study aims to develop the remote audit process to evaluate the safety of single-isocenter multi-...

Assessing the Feasibility of LD-V1 Film for Annual Kilovoltage Imaging Dose Measurements

Authors: Maria F. Chan, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, Dustin W. Lynch, Usman Mahmood, Jeonghoon Park

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore the feasibility of using GafChromic LD-V1 film for annual imaging dose assessment across kV radiography, fluoroscopy, and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging protocols, as...

Assessment of Plan Quality Metrics for Iroc Houston SRS Phantom Performance Evaluation

Authors: Derek Matthew Garcia, Mallory Glenn, Stephen F. Kry, Ruitao Lin, Dennis S. Mackin, Tucker J. Netherton

Affiliation: MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas’ MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to investigate the feasibility of implementing clinically relevant quality metrics for evaluating IROC SRS phantom plans, including conformity index (CI) and homogeneity index...

Big Data in-Vivo Epid Image Prediction for VMAT Radiotherapy

Authors: Casey E. Bojechko, Lance C Moore

Affiliation: University of California, San Diego, University of California San Diego

Abstract Preview: Purpose: EPID images collected during treatment can serve as an in-vivo error detection mechanism. Previous works have shown that comparing in-vivo EPID images to AI-predicted EPID images for IMRT pla...

Brachyplancheck: An Independent Monte Carlo Dose Calculation Tool for Brachytherapy Using Egs_Brachy

Authors: Amy Tien Yee Chang, Chi Wai Cheung, Tin Lok Chiu, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wa Kong, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu

Affiliation: Comprehensive Oncology Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces BrachyPlanCheck, an independent Monte Carlo (MC)-based dose calculation tool for 192Ir brachytherapy retrospective study or algorithm commissioning.
Methods: BrachyPl...

CNN-Based Visualization for Detecting Failure Patterns of Lung SBRT through CT-Biological Effective Dose Interaction

Authors: Ashok Bhandari, Kurtis Johnson, Yu Lei, Tianzhe Li, Kyuhak Oh, Shuo Wang, Chi Zhang, Su-Min Zhou

Affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to leverage neural network visualization tools to detect high-attention areas indicative of treatment failure in lung SBRT by examining correlation matrices betw...

Can AI Agent be a Good Judge for Online Adaptive Radiotherapy Plan Evaluation?

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Mu-Han Lin, Dan Nguyen, Beiqian Qi, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Online adaptive radiotherapy (oART) is a resource-intensive workflow requiring significant time and effort required from clinicians, particularly for the online evaluation of plan quality....

Chat with Oncology Information System Via Large Language Model

Authors: Michael Dohopolski, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Steve B. Jiang, Christopher Kabat, Jingying Lin, Weiguo Lu, Michael Tang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Neuralrad LLC, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To streamline access to clinical data stored in Oncology Information Systems such as MOSAIQ or ARIA, we developed an AI-powered chatbot capable of querying, summarizing, and interactively ans...

Clinical Application of Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT) to Patient Having a Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED)

Authors: Girish Bal, Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Yesenia Gonzalez, Zohaib Iqbal, Paul M. Medin, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, Robert Timmerman, Yuanyuan Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Each year more than one million pacemakers and 200k cardioverter-defibrillators are implanted in patients worldwide. The presence of a CIED introduces challenges to the delivery of radiation ...

Clinical Implementation of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) for Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with Off-the-Shelf Tools

Authors: Kai-Cheng Chuang, Oana I. Craciunescu, Christopher Kelsey, Joseph Kowalski, Nicole Larrier, Xinyi Li, Sheridan G. Meltsner, Anna E. Rodrigues, Yang Sheng, Qiuwen Wu

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To clinically implement a Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) procedure for Total Body Irradiation (TBI) with off-the-shelf tools.
Methods: Patient is treated on linac couch with a hyb...

Commissioning of a 3D-CRT Planning Software for a Machine with Only Flattening-Filter Free Energy

Authors: Michalis Aristophanous, Steven Blum, Laura I. Cervino, Antonio L. Damato, Karen Episcopia, Chi Huang, Shih-Chi Lin, Michelle K. Savacool

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Varian Ethos (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA) is a 6 MV flattening-filter-free (FFF) only machine, posing a challenge in creating homogeneous dose distributions when using manual 3D-CR...

Comparison of Patient Localization on Visionrt Alignrt and Varian Identify

Authors: Ahmed A. Eldib, Teh Lin, Chang Ming Charlie Ma

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Surface imaging has been used clinically more regularly. The accuracy of several commercial products has been studied. AAPM TG302 also has proposed the system quality assurance and commission...

Comparison of Respiratory Motion between 4D-MR and 4D-CT in Compression Belt Patients

Authors: Morgan Aire, Krystal M. Kirby, Olivia Magneson, David E. Solis, Hamlet Spears

Affiliation: Louisiana State University, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the range of motion of abdominal organs using 4D stack-of-stars magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and 4D computed tomography (CT), the current clinical standard. Accurate o...

Comprehensive Assessment of Intra-Fractional and Inter-Fractional Motion in Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy for Esophageal Cancer

Authors: Tianyuan Dai, Xiaoying Fan, Shuting Wang, Yong Yin

Affiliation: Department of Graduate, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the interplay effect during intra-fractional motion and the effect of the robust optimization parameters for inter-fractional motion in the intens...

Comprehensive Evaluation of High-Performance Cone-Beam Computed Tomography on C-Arm and Ring-Gantry Linacs for Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Authors: Laura I. Cervino, Karen Episcopia, Hsiang-Chi Kuo, Sangkyu Lee, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, Grace Tang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated the performance of the HyperSight Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) system on a TrueBeam C-arm LINAC (TB) and two Ethos ring-gantry LINACs (ES) for adaptive radiation ...

Development and Clinical Validation of Hyperarc Stereotactic Radiosurgery Method for Intraocular Tumors

Authors: Chase Cochran, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Currently, intraocular disease is primarily treated via COMS-plaques brachytherapy. Various stereotactic approaches via photons/proton beam have also been implemented (CyberKnife/GammaKnife/p...

Development of a Method to Standardize Multi-Institutional Quality Assurance Data through an AI Based Language Model Ontology.

Authors: Rafe A. McBeth, Ayoola Okuribido, Rodney D. Wiersma

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, UCLA

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a method for standardizing data collected during quality assurance checks across institutions using language models.
Background: QA procedures and data management can vary widel...

Development of a Method to Standardize Multi-Instiutional Quality Assurance Data through an AI Based Language Model Ontology.

Authors: Rafe A. McBeth, Ayoola Okuribido, Rodney D. Wiersma

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, UCLA

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a method for standardizing data collected during quality assurance checks across institutions using language models.
Background: QA procedures and data management can vary widel...

Diffusion Model-Based Motion Correction in Portable Computed Tomography for Brain: Human Observer Study

Authors: Rajiv Gupta, Rehab Naeem Khalid, Min Lang, Michael H Lev, Quirin Strotzer, Matthew Tivnan, Maryam Vejdani-Jahromi, Dufan Wu, Siyeop Yoon, Chen Zhennong

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patient motion is a major source of artifacts in portable brain CT due to the slow scanning speed. A diffusion model was developed to reduce these motion artifacts. This work aims to assess t...

Dosimetric Analysis of Lymphopenia after Lung Irradiation and Modeling the Probability of Normal Tissue Complications

Authors: Tianyuan Dai, Xiaoying Fan, Shuting Wang, Yong Yin

Affiliation: Department of Graduate, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Decreased lymphocytes increase the risk of infections and other problems. Radiation exposure can cause the development of severe lymphopenia. In this study, we used a dynamic blood flow model...

Dosimetric Evaluation of Comprehensive Motion Management in 1.5T MR-Linac for Real-Time Gated Radiotherapy

Authors: Kin Yin Cheung, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wah Kong, Ka Ki Lau, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Mei Yan Tse, Jierong Wang, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu, Jing Yuan, Chi To Yung, Shang Peng Felix Yung

Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Research Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intrafraction motion management remains a major challenge in magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT). The recent clinical release of an active motion management system aims to enhance ...

Dosimetry Impact of Overlapping Reconstruction of CT Simulation in Stereotactic Radiosurgery Planning

Authors: Matthew Stephen Andriotty, Chi Ma, Xiao Wang, Keying (Karen) Xu, Suhong Yu, Ning J. Yue, Yin Zhang

Affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effects of overlapping CT reconstruction on dosimetry calculation for LINAC-based SRS patients simulated on CT simulators from three different vendors.
Methods: CT simulati...

Dual-Branch Attention-Driven Network for Enhanced Sparse-View CBCT Reconstruction Using Planning CT As Prior Knowledge

Authors: Xiaoyi Dai, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Fan Xia, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Chulong Zhang, Rihui Zhang

Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Current deep learning-based sparse-view CBCT reconstruction methods are prone to hallucinatory artifacts, as they rely on inferred image details that may not correspond to true anatomical ...

Empowered By Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Map in Bio-Medical Physics Course

Authors: Jia Jing, Hui Lin, Daming Meng, Zhenyu Xiong

Affiliation: School of Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) is attempting to understand the essence of intelligence and produce a new type of intelligent machine that can respond in a way similar to human intelligence. AI ...

Enhanced Lung Function Assessment through Machine Learning Analysis of 4DCT Subregional Respiratory Dynamics

Authors: Jing Cai, Zhi Chen, Hong Ge, Yu-Hua Huang, Bing Li, Zihan Li, Ge Ren

Affiliation: Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Algorithms based on subregional respiratory dynamics (SRD) capture spatiotemporal heterogeneity in the ventilation process, though rely on empirical modelings to map surrogate ventilation. Gi...

Evaluating Uncertainty Estimation Models for Clinical Integration of AI-Generated Radiotherapy Dose Distributions

Authors: Jacob S. Buatti, Kristen A. Duke, Malena Fassnacht, Neil A. Kirby, Parker New, Niko Papanikolaou, Arkajyoti Roy, Yuqing Xia, Michelle de Oliveira

Affiliation: The University of Texas San Antonio, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Health San Antonio

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Quantifying and visualizing uncertainty is critical for building clinical trust in AI-generated dose distributions. This study evaluates Monte Carlo Dropout (MCD), Snapshot Ensemble (SE), ...

Evaluating a Novel Solution for GYN Planning: Integrated Dynamic Collimator Rotation and Static Angle Modulated Ports with a New Optimizer

Authors: Ben Archibald-Heeren, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Kelly Kisling, Xenia Ray

Affiliation: UC San Diego, Icon Cancer Centres, University of California, San Diego, University of California San Diego

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate improvements in external beam plans for gynecological cancers from a novel planning solution: RapidArc Dynamic (RAD) (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, CA) which optimizes VMAT w...

Evaluation of Treatment Delivery Efficiency and Workflow Optimization in Prostate Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: A Comparative Study of C-Arm and O-Ring Linear Accelerators

Authors: Yijian Cao, Jenghwa Chang, Lyu Huang

Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the treatment delivery efficiency and workflow of two advanced linear accelerator systems—Varian’s TrueBeam (C-arm) and Halcyon (O-ring)—for prostate Stereotactic Body Ra...

Evaluation of Treatment Planning Feasibility and Dosimetric Quality of the Reflexion™ X1 System for Complex Spinal Targets

Authors: Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Andrew R. Godley, Yang Kyun Park, Hao Peng, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, Shunyu Yan, Haozhao Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The RefleXionÂŽ X1 (RefleXion Medical, Inc., Hayward, CA) uniquely integrates KVCT and PET as on-board image guidance for radiotherapy. It has been installed and commissioned for clinical u...

Evaluation on the Newest Automatic Isocenter Placement Function in ZAP-X Advanced TPS

Authors: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Shabbar Danish, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Tingyu Wang

Affiliation: Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In August 2024, ZAP-X introduced automatic placement for isocenters in a DP-1010 upgrade for treatment planning. In this study, plans made by automatic placed isocenters are compared to those...

Explainable AI with Attention Gates for Transparent and Interpretable Lung Radiotherapy Plan Evaluation

Authors: Jeffrey D. Bradley, Steven J. Feigenberg, Cole Friedes, Yin Gao, Xun Jia, Kevin Teo, Lingshu Yin, Jennifer Wei Zou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Understanding how physicians evaluate plans is critical for automatic planning and ensuring consistent, high-quality care. While deep-learning models excel in complex decision-making, the lac...

Feasibility Study of Deep Learning-Based MRI-to-PET Generation for Rectal Cancer: Overall Survival Prediction and Pathological Complete Response Assessment

Authors: Weigang Hu, Zhenhao Li, Jiazhou Wang, Xiaojie Yin, Zhen Zhang

Affiliation: Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and validate a novel deep learning method to generate synthetic PET images for rectal cancer from MRI data. By incorporating metabolic information from the synth...

Feasibility Study of the Auger Electron Radiation Therapy

Authors: Chen-Ju Feng, Shih-Ming Hsu, Chin-Hsiung Lin, Shih-Yong Luo, Shao-Chun Tseng, Chin-Hui Wu, Ya-Ru Yang

Affiliation: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center, Tzu-Chi University, NanoRay Biotech Co., Ltd

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The range of auger electrons in water is 2~500 nm, and its linear energy transfer reaches 26 keV/Îźm. This study investigated the feasibility of the auger electron radiation therapy.
Method...

Feasibility of Using 68ga-PSMA for Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT) Treatment

Authors: Girish Bal, Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Neil Desai, Aurelie Garant, Orhan Oz, Elizeva Phillips, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, Robert Timmerman

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study reports findings from the first-in-human imaging-only trial evaluating the feasibility of using the novel PET tracer 68Ga-PSMA-11 (Illuccix) to guide external beam radiotherapy on ...

Feasibility of a Normoxic N-Vinylpyrrolidone-Based Polymer Gel (VIPET) Dosimeter for Three-Dimensional Proton Beam Measurements

Authors: Yoshihiko Hoshino, Kenji Hotta, Taeko Matsuura, Ai Nakaoka, Hidenobu Tachibana

Affiliation: Hokkaido University, Department of Radiology, Gunma University Hospital, Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Division, National Cancer Center Hospital East

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gel dosimeters enable three-dimensional dose measurements, but no reports have evaluated the fundamental performance of VIPER-type gel dosimeters in proton beam measurements. Therefore, we ev...

From Supine to Upright: A Geometric Shift in Perspective

Authors: Ben Durkee, Renata Farrell, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Colin Harari, Alex Singleton Kuo, Chase Ruff, Jordan M. Slagowski, Yuhao Yan

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Advances in upright CT and patient positioning system now enables high quality daily CT imaging and treatment delivery in the upright position, providing benefits including reduced internal m...

Generation of Patient-Specific Phantom for Head & Neck Proton Therapy Based on Xcat

Authors: Cheng-En Hsieh, Shen-Hao Li, Hsin-Hon Lin, Shu-Wei Wu, An-Ci Yang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chang Gung University, Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The aim of this study is to develop a framework of generating patient-specific phantom tailored for head and neck proton therapy. From these phantoms, digital reference objects based on th...

Graph Neural Network with Long Short-Term Memory for CT-Based Macrotrabecular-Massive Hepatocellular Carcinoma Diagnosis

Authors: Enhui Chang, Yunfei Dong, Yifei Hao, Chengliang Jin, Shengsheng Lai, Yi Long, Mengni Wu, Yulu Wu, Ruimeng Yang, Zhenyu Yang, Yue Yuan, Lei Zhang, Wanli Zhang, Yaogong Zhang

Affiliation: Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Macrotrabecular-Massive Hepatocellular Carcinoma (MTM-HCC) is one type of liver cancer showed minimum image signature for accurate non-invasive diagnosis. This study aims to develop and evalu...

High-Fidelity Monte-Carlo Model Development and Validation of a 0.5T Bi-Planar Linac-MR Using Topas: Multileaf Collimator Modeling, Positioning, and Dose Verification in Slab Phantoms

Authors: B. Gino Fallone, Alireza Gazor, Andrei D. Ghila, Gawon Han, Patricia A. K. Oliver, Michael W. Reynolds, Keith D. Wachowicz, Tania Rosalia Wood, Shima Y. Tari, Eugene Yip

Affiliation: Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Nova Scotia Health, Dept. of Medical Physics and Dalhousie University, Dept. of Physics and Atmospheric Science, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta; MagnetTx Oncology Solutions, www.magnetTX.com, Department of Medical Physics, Arthur J. E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta, Department of Medical Physics, BC Cancer, Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta and Department of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and validate a high-fidelity Monte-Carlo (MC) model of a 0.5T bi-planar Linac-MR in TOPAS, focusing on accurate Multileaf Collimator (MLC) modelling and positioning for open apertu...

High-Temporal Dynamic CBCT Imaging Via Gaussian Neural Representation

Authors: Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Licheng Kuo, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Huiqiao Xie, Hao Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel spatiotemporal Gaussian neural representation framework to reconstruct high-temporal dynamic CBCT images from 1-minute acquisition, preserving motion dynamics an...

Image Similarity Measurement Based on Handcrafted and Deep Learning Radiomics

Authors: John Ginn, Chenlu Qin, Deshan Yang

Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Clinical implementation of auto-segmentation tools has been hindered by poor interpretability and generalizability of AI models, necessitating the development of automated contour quality ass...

Immune Response on Ultra-High Dose Rate (FLASH) and Conventional Proton Radiation in a Mouse Xenograft Model

Authors: Ning Cao, Sunan Cui, Danielle P. Johnson Erickson, Juergen Meyer, Ramesh Rengan, Ben A Shaver, Jing Zeng

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the immune response in primary irradiated tumors and non-irradiated tumors in a mouse melanoma xenograft model, comparing 18Gy of conventional (CONV) and ultra-high dose rate (...

Impact analysis of effective dose conversion factors from CT scanner models

Authors: Max Chen, Sean Marquardt, Ben Yang, Kai Yang

Affiliation: Cary Academy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Winchester High School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To analyze the impact of scanner model variation on the effective dose conversion factor (“k-factor”), which is most commonly used for CT effective dose calculation.

Methods: The stand...

Impact of Arc Number Variation on VMAT Lattice Radiotherapy Plans

Authors: Minbin Chen, Gang Liu, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Mingyuan Ye, Fang-Fang Yin, Lihua Zhang, Haiming Zhu

Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effects of varying the number of arcs on treatment plans created using Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) for Lattice radiotherapy (LRT).
Methods: Thre...

Impact of Respiratory Motion and MRI Sequences on Tumour Volume Determination in MR-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: Kin Yin Cheung, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wa Kong, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu, Chi To Yung

Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Elekta Unity system facilitates daily adaptive radiotherapy using MRI-based treatment planning. However, MR images are prone to motion artefacts caused by respiratory motion, potential...

Improving Mammography Diagnosis Accuracy through Global Context and Local Lesion Integration

Authors: Minbin Chen, Xiaoyi Dai, Xiaoyu Duan, Chunhao Wang, Fan Xia, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Chulong Zhang, Rihui Zhang

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deep learning (DL)-based mammography diagnosis presents unique challenges, as accurate interpretation requires both global breast condition analysis and local lesion structural information. E...

Integrating Knowledge-Based Planning with Ethos 2.0 for High-Quality Online Adaptive Lung SABR

Authors: Shahed Badiyan, Chien-Yi Liao, Mu-Han Lin, Dan Nguyen, Justin D. Visak, Hui Ju Wang, Brien Timothy Washington, Kenneth Westover, Yuanyuan Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Knowledge-based planning (KBP) plays a crucial role in improving treatment plans by leveraging previous clinical data to guide new cases. KBP is applied to the Ethos 2.0 Intelligent Optimizat...

Inter-Patient Adaptive Radiotherapy (IPART): A CT Simulation and Planning Free Approach Enabling Immediate Treatment Access for Patients.

Authors: Bin Cai, Andrew R. Godley, Brian A. Hrycushko, Heejung Kim, Mu-han Lin, David D.M. Parsons, Justin D. Visak, Da Wang, Tingliang Zhuang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The standard radiation therapy workflow requires CT-simulation and planning, whether for initial treatments or re-planning due to significant anatomical changes. IPART instead uses one patien...

Intraoperative Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Fluorescence Imaging in Quantifying Tissue Perfusion of Amputation Patients

Authors: Logan M. Bateman, Xu Cao, Jonathan T. Elliott, Lillian A. Fisher, Ida Leah Gitajn, Xinyue Han, Eric R. Henderson, Shudong Jiang, Jessica M. Sin, Yue Tang

Affiliation: Dartmouth College, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adequate tissue perfusion is essential for fracture healing and infection prevention, as it supplies oxygen, nutrients and antibiotics to the injury area. However, current methods of assessin...

Investigation of Flash Proton Irradiation Induced DNA Double Strand Breaks Under Different Free Radical Scavenger Environments

Authors: Hansong Bai, Peter Jermain, Xun Jia, Heng Li, Devin Miles, Daniel Sforza, Michael H. Shang, Daniel Robert Strauss, Keith Unger, Lingshu Yin

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate DNA Double Strand Break (DSB) induced by FLASH proton irradiation in a repair-free plasmid DNA model under different free radical scavenging conditions in plateau and Bragg pea...

Lymph Node Dose Is Associated with Immune Suppression and Poor Overall Survival in Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Authors: Ryan Gentzler, Xin He, James Larner, J.T. Morgan, Cam Nguyen, Wendy Stewart, Krishni Wijesooriya, Grant Williams

Affiliation: Department of Physics, University of Virginia, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Virginia, Division of Hematology & Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Some recent studies have shown Overall Survival (OS) of advanced-stage lung cancer patients treated with chemo-radiation therapy (CRT) is correlated with heart dose [1-5], while in other stud...

MRI Radiomics-Based Machine Learning Model for Predicting BNCT Treatment Response in Glioblastoma

Authors: Huang Chi-Shiuan, Wu Chih-Chun, Hui-Yu Cathy Tsai, Chen Yan-Han, Chen Yi-Wei, Pan Yi-Ying

Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Science, National Tsing Hua University, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Tri-Service General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model based on MRI-derived radiomic features to predict progressive disease (PD) in glioblastoma (GBM) patients four months ...

Machine Learning Model for Early Prediction of Chemoradiotherapy Response in Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients

Authors: Waleed Mutlaq Almutairi, Ke Colin Huang, Vishwas Mukundan, Christopher F. Njeh, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Yong Yue

Affiliation: Purdue University, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Advanced Molecular Imaging in Radiotherapy (AdMIRe) Research Laboratory, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aimed to develop a machine learning (ML) model for early prediction of chemoradiotherapy (CRT) response in order to enhance personalized treatment selection for oral or orophary...

Medical Data Handler: A Research-Oriented Graphical User Interface for Dicom Processing, Image Analysis, and Data Management

Authors: Andrew R. Godley, Steve B. Jiang, Mu-Han Lin, Austen Matthew Maniscalco, Dan Nguyen, Yang Kyun Park

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Preparing DICOM datasets for research and education is challenging due to the complexity of the format and the necessity for patient-specific handling. Existing workflows demand substantia...

Mobetron Quality Assurance Tools

Authors: Robert A. Dahl

Affiliation: Mayo Foundation

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop tools to simplify/accelerate the quality assurance testing of the Mobetron mobile linear accelerator and increase safety when moving it to different OR’s.

Methods: The Mobet...

Monitor Unit (MU) Substructure Analysis for Low MU Deliveries

Authors: Indra J. Das, Ahtesham U. Khan, Andrew J. White, Poonam Yadav

Affiliation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: During intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) planning, low MU segments (< 3 MU) are commonly avoided due to documented dosimetric nonlinearity and poor reproducibility. This work aims to ex...

Multi-Center Evaluation of an AI Beam Angle Prediction Model for Liver Treatments Using Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Therapy

Authors: Christopher Ackerman, Chang Chang, Yan-Cheng Huang, Robert Kaderka, Che Lin, Hsin-Chih Lo, Iain MacEwan, Yi-Chin Tu, James Urbanic

Affiliation: University of California San DIego, Taiwan AI Labs, National Taiwan University, California Protons Cancer Therapy Center, University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the performance of an existing AI beam angle prediction model on external patient datasets for liver proton treatments. The AI model was trained on datasets exclusively from on...

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Authors: Houssam Abou Mourad, Christopher Ackerman, Stephen Adler, Kirk Aduddell, Muhammad K. Afghan, Hamid G. Aghdam, Diego Aguilar, Kang-Hyun Ahn, Francis Ai, Hua Ai, Ray Anthony Aikens, Manik Aima, Victoria Ainsworth, Erfan Akbari, Blessing Akinro, Rani Al-Senan, Khalid Alabbasi, Sam Alam, Daniel Alexander, Mohammed H. Aljallad, Mazin T. Alkhafaji, Ahmad K. Alkhatib, Scott J. Alleman, James Logan Allen, Ibtisam Almajnooni, Tiba Alnaqshabandi, Murat Alp, Stephen J. Amadon, Riska Amilia, Ala Amini, Shiho Amster, Mason R. Anders, Erin Angel, Ledi Anggara, John A. Antolak, Debora Antonio, Felicity Appiah, Haiqa Arain, Lahcen Arhjoul, Ali V. Aritkan, Muhammad Arshad, Mark E. Artz, Nathan S. Artz, Frank A Ascoli, John R. Ashburn, Benjamin Astarita, Masakazu Atsumi, Rex G. Ayers, Tara M. Bachman, Nina L. Bahar, Bing Bai, Michael J. Bailey, Chris Baird, Mohammad Bakhtiari, Andrew J. Ballesio, Isabel Balvoa, Qinan Bao, Jeffrey J. Barbarits, Joseph Barbiere, Philip C. Bardos, Gary T. Barnes, John C. Barrett, Divya Bartley, Steven J. Bartolac, Robert Barton, Christopher P. Bass, Loni Bates, Alan Baydush, John E. Bayouth, Stephen Beach, Kevin Beaudette, Kaelyn Becker, Natalie A. Beckmann, Colleen Beer, Sepideh Behinaein, Jake M. Bell, David M. Bellezza, Maria R. Bellon, Ahmed Benelfassi, Stephanie Louise Bennett, Todd Bernath, Kate Bevins, Nicholas B. Bevins, Brian J. Bismack, David Blaich, Anthony P. Blatnica, Joseph W. Blickenstaff, Steven Blum, Maggie Bobbett, Dayna Bodensteiner, Daniel Boedeker, Robert C. Boggs, Jason D. Bond, Sjirk N. Boon, Jennifer M. Borsavage, Ryan J. Bosca-Harasim, Ryan J. Bosca-Harasim, Satya R. Bose, Todd Bossenberger, Cristina Boswell, Djamal Boukerroui, Christopher M. Bowen, Aaron Brammer, Rich Brancaleoone, Eric Brass, Luis Bravo, William Breeden, Christina Breeze, Eric E. Brost, Justin L. Brown, Karen L. Brown, Marissa Brown, Norman Lee Brown, Payton Brown, Patrick V. Brunick, Ryan Brunkhorst, Gwendolyn P. Brunner, Camelia E. Bunaciu, Maria Bunta, Olwen Burton, Karim Butalag, Priscilla F. Butler, Angela Cagwin, Jeffrey L. Campbell, Warren G. Campbell, Tyler Cantrell, Xu Cao, Yanan Cao, Peter F. Caracappa, Amanda M. Caringi, Joe Caron, Joshua Carter, Kenneth W. Cashon, Sarah Castillo, Everett Cavanaugh, Suran Chae, Abhi Chakrabarti, PhD, Philip Chan, Jina Chang, Sha X. Chang, Youssef M. Charara, Pierre E. Charpentier, Priyanka Chaudhary, Senthamil Selvan Chelliah, Chen Chen, Doris Chen, Kuan Ling Chen, Max Chen, Mingyue Chen, Mu Chen, Xinan Chen, Yie Chen, Yong Chen, Caroline Cheney, Shyh-Shi R. Chern, Stephen Thomas Chesser, Kin Man Cheung, Pai-Chun Melinda Chi, Yuwei Chi, Omar Chibani, Hung Ching, Gwi Ae Cho, Jongmin Cho, David Choi, Wing Yan Choi, Nitish Chopra, Daniel Christ, Olav I. Christianson, Emmanuel Christodoulou, Heeteak Chung, Sophia Claudio, Arely Clavel, William J. Clouse, Gilad Cohen, Michael S. Cohen, Vladimir Collantes, Jason Collier, Jacob Collins, Daria C. Comsa, Charles Conduah, Virgil N. Cooper, Anita M. Corrao, Frank D. Corwin, Mihaela Cosma, Ben Coull-Neveu, Mary K. Cox, Daniel F. Craft, Steven D. Crawford, Troy M. Crawford, Charles E. Creagh, Beatrice Croteau, Camille Crumbley, Wilbert F. Cruz, Guoqiang Cui, J. Adam M. Cunha, Scott Cupp, Bruce H. Curran, Jordan McCauley Cutsinger, Alita D Almeida, Harold DSouza, Nana Dabo-Akoteng, Robert Dahl, Shaun W. Dahl, Ghayath Dakkouri, Malek Daneshvarnezhad, Mylinh Dang, Matt Daniels, George M. Daskalov, David A. Davenport, Amanda Davidek, Scott E. Davidson, Maria De Ornelas, Dylan A. DeAngelis, Mike Deady, Daniel Dean, Savannah Decker, Savannah Decker, Michael Delafuente, Omer Demirkaya, Logan Dempsey, Marc Dennis, Viv Dennis, Dana Derby, Garron A. Deshazer, Veronique Destombes, Ajaya K. Devabhaktuni, Suneetha Devpura, James A. Deye, Shalmali Dharmadhikari, Dominic J. DiCostanzo, Richard V. DiPietro, Emily Diller, Lei Ding, Nayha V. Dixit, Charles Dodge, David N. Dodoo Amoo, Shana Donchatz, Lei Dong, Elangovan Doraisamy, Jennifer E. Dorand, Sarah Driver, Jiayi Du, Michael Duax, Ibrahim M. Duhaini, Ibrahim Duhaini, Kristen Duke, Richard Dunia, Leon Dunn, Shannon R. Durfee, Brittany Earl, Behzad Ebrahimi, Colton Eckert, Hisham Elasmar, John G. Eley, Abdelhamid Elfaham, David C. Ellerbusch, Scott J. Emerson, Sara Endo, David Erickson, Freddy Escorcia, Caroline Esposito, Patrice Essien, Adam Evearitt, Benjamin Fahimian, Liliosa C. Fajardo, Kevin Fallon, Guoqing Fan, Jiahua Fan, Mingdong Fan, Pei Fan, Bing Fang, Jian Fang, Yile Fang, Marc A. Felice, Ye Feng, Michele Sutton Ferenci, Philippe Feru, Jade Alecia Fischer, Aaron Fishbein, Caitlyn M. Fitzherbert, Damian Fondevila, Grant Fong, Robert Wesley Foster, Luke Fourie, Jeffrey Brian Fowlkes, Alexandre Franca Velo, D. Jay Freedman, Ronald W. Frick, Jie Fu, Samuel Fulton, Kamalakar Gaddam, Justin D. Gagneur, Mariana Gallo, Mariana Gallo, David Gammel, Robert G. Gandy, Junfang Gao, Yiming Gao, Victor L. Garcia, Michael Garcia-Alcoser, Jeffrey Garrett, Steven Anthony Gasiecki, Keith Gatermann, Avinash Gautam, Bhoj Gautam, Olivier Gayou, Andrew J. Gearhart, Paul B. Geis, Renil B. George, David P. Gierga, Robert Gilliam, James Giltz, Eric L. Gingold, Frederic Girard, Garth Gladfelder, Sharon Glaze, Brendan K. Glennon, Steven P. Glennon, Guy Godwin, David Lloyd Goff, Lisa M. Goggin, Daniel Goldberg-Zimring, Edward Joseph Goldschmidt, Ehsan Golkar, Angel Gomez, Jason Gong, Manish K. Goyal, Frank Graeff, Royce L. Gragg, Jonathan Gray, Alexander D. Green, Olga L. Green, Andrew Christopher Greene, Travis Greene, Jared Grice, Kevin T. Grizzard, Suveena Guglani, Jeffrey B. Guild, Patrick P. Guo, Sandesh Gupta, Megan Gute, Jonathan Ha, Rachael L. Hachadorian, Christopher Haddad, Lubomir Hadjiiski, Scott W. Hadley, Tomoe Hagio, Kelsey Hall, Logan P. Hall, Klaus A. Hamacher, Amineh Hamad Khatib, Amineh O. Hamad Khatib, Brian R. Hames, Carnell Hampton, Samuel S. Hancock, Robyn S. Handschuh, Jeremy Hansen, Paul Harden, Joseph Harms, Daniel P. Harrington, Carley Harris, Jamie Marie Harris, Jennifer Hart, Richard P. Harvey, Jeremy Hawk, Naoki Hayashi, Maria Laura Haye, Katherine Hazelwood, David Hearshen, Bret H. Heintz, Adam Henry, Frank William Hensley, Michael Chris Hermansen, Marissa Hernandez, Nadia Hernandez, Dayadna Hernandez Perez, Sarah Hetherington, Emily Hewson, Maynard High, Brian P. Hill, Charles B. Hill, Yunsil Ho, Simeon Hodges, David M. Hoeprich, Michael N. Hoff, Robert F. Hoffman, Russell Holden, Clay Holdsworth, Scott Hollingsworth, John R. Holmes, Steve Holmes, Neal S. Holter, Thomas M. Holtschneider, Amirul Hoque, Sabbir Hossain, Tyler S. Howlin, Andrew Robert Hoy, An Ting Hsia, Hao-Yun Hsu, David Hu, Tom C. Hu, Yu-Chi Hu, Long Huang, Mi Huang, Joshua Hubbell, Michael J. Huberts, Julie C. Hudson, Geoffrey Hugo, Donglai Huo, Justin D. Hurley, Martina H. Hurwitz, Mohammad NASEEM Hussain, Andrew Hwang, Ui-Jung Hwang, Joe Ianni, Geoffrey Ibbott, Khalil Ibrahim, Ileana Iftimia, Mohammad Islam, Oleksandra Ivashchenko, Keyvan Jabbari, Joshua Jackson, Joshua Jackson, Ferenc Jacso, Mary Ellen Jafari, Karim Jaffer, Amit Jain, Ngoneh Jallow, Sachin R. Jambawalikar, Joshua A. James, Sunyoung Jang, Desiree Jangha, Tomaj Javidtash, Jun-Hsuang Jen, Peter Jenkins, Todd P. Jenkins, Andrew R. Jensen, Mads Lykke Jensen, Hosang Jin, Bowen Jing, Danielle Marie Johnson, Joshua D. Johnson, Holly Johnston, Kevin Jones, Badal R. Juneja, Nikhil Sriram Kabilan, Robert Kaderka, Jaclyn Kain, Faraz Kalantari, Maduka M. Kaluarachchi, Ali Kamen, Amrit Kaphle, Alireza Kassaee, Saravjeet Kaur, Vaiva Kaveckyte, Linda A. Kelley, Katelyn Kelly, Kathryn Elise Bales Kelly, Delsin B. Khan, Om Khanal, Maksud Khatri, William Steadman Kiger, Bryan Kim, Jong Oh Kim, Sangroh Kim, Sophia Kim, Brian W. King, Erica Kinsey, Assen S. Kirov, Marc T. Kleiman, Matic Knap, Robert J. Kobistek, Inger-Karine Kolkman-Deurloo, Erika Kathryn Kollitz, Dramane Konate, Xiang Kong, Walter Kopecky, Sandra Kos, Nataliya Kovalchuk, Shane Krafft, James A. Kraus, Robert Krauss, Deae-eddine Krim, Serguei Kriminski, Kerry T. Krugh, Lichung Ku, Esra Kucukmokroc, Randi Kudner, Andrew T. Kuhls-Gilcrist, Antti Juhani Kulmala, Akila D. Kumarasiri, Zacariah E. Labby, Taylor Lackey, Edcer Jerecho Laguda, Thang Lam, Michael A. S. Lamba, Kara Lambson, Laurel Zenaida Larramendi, Andy D. Lau, Wolfram Laub, Tyler Laugh, Robert P. Laureckas, Donald Laury, Patricia Lavey, Ashlie Laydon, Adam LeVay, Brandon Lee, Brian Lee, Dong-Chang Lee, Ji Hyun Lee, Jui-Min Lee, Bryan Lemieux, Matthew Lesher, Nicole Leslie, Etienne Lessard, Trish Lewis, Alan Li, Alexander N. Li, Hui Li, Jenny Li, Jiaxin Li, Qiongge Li, Taoran Li, Xiang Li, Yanlong Li, Zisheng Li, Xing Liang, Yun Liang, Chien-Yi Liao, Karisa Liaw, Sung-Yen Lin, Tiffany Lin, Holly M. 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McAllister, Rafe McBeth, James A. McCulloch, Kiernan T. McCullough, Keelin McGee, Kiaran P. McGee, Brian M. McGill, Christopher M. McGuinness, Robert McKoy, Steven M. McQuiggan, Lacey Medlock, Chirag D. Mehta, Nancy Meiler, Robert Meiler, Matthew A. Meineke, Caroline Melancon, Daniel S. Meleason, Carolyn Meltzer, Chunhua Men, Stephanie Merkl, Michael Merrick, Keith A. Michel, Georgeta Mihai, Ana Mihail, Devin A. Miles, Edward J. Miller, Elizabeth A. Miller, Ronaldo Minniti, Linda Minor, Filmon Misgina, Ajeet Kumar Mishra, Chad Mitchell, Drew P. Mitchell, Gregory S. Mitchell, Jessica Mitchell, Jacqueline Moga, Uwe Mollenhauer, Julien-Fabrice Ngoune Momo, Emi Mondragon, Nicholas Mongillo, Victor J. Montemayor, Scott Montgomery, Diego Luis Montufar Hidalgo, Mohammadamin Moradi, Serban Morcovescu, Jill Anna Moreau, Terrance Moretti, Toby Morris, Courtney K. Morrison, Alexander Albert Morrow, Jill Moton, Jonathon Mueller, Reshma Munbodh, Daniel W. Mundy, Daniela Murgulet, Scott A. Murphy, Benjamin C. Musall, Jana E. Musgrove, Samantha Musial, Yong Hum Na, Joel Nace, Paul Naine, Justin Napolitano, Vrinda Narayana, Ganesh Narayanasamy, Moulay Ali Nassiri, Muhammad Naveed, Richard D. Nawfel, Ritish Nedunoori, Aaron Nelson, Kristin J. Nelson, Aaron Nelson, MD, Neerajan Nepal, Emily Neubauer Sugar, Shree Neupane, David Newey, Mark Newpower, Susan Ng, Bau H. Nguyen, Daniel J. Nicewonger, Xingyu Nie, Ethan Nikolau, Kevin D. Nitzling, Kai Niu, John M. Noll, Prashanth K. Nookala, Khalid Noori, James T. Norweck, Hamidreza Nourzadeh, Jessica L. Nute, Sebastiaan Nysten, Kevin OGrady, Ceferino Obcemea, Keith Ober, Jacqueline Ogburn, Timilehin Ogunbeku, Mina Okello, Brian Olson, Martin Keane Ongeti, Savannah Orrill, Joseph Ott, Bahadir Ozus, Jan Pachon, Alexis Paige-Glenn, Jason Paisley, Farideh Pak, Randahl C. Palmer, Kiran Pant, Virginia Pappas, Abby Pardes, So-Yeon Park, Alexis Parker, Karla Parker, Homayon Parsai, Tommy O. Parsons, Pankaj Patel, Amy Patrick, Johnlly G. Pattaserial, Lindsey M. Patton, Taylor J. Patton, Nava R. Paudel, Timothy John Paul, Colin Paulbeck, Olga V. Pen, Cheng Peng, Yuanlin Peng, Carmelo Perez, Dominik PeruĹĄko, Alexander Pevsner, Douglas Pfeiffer, Melanie Piantino, Daniel Piatigorski, Rajesh Pidikiti, Natalie Piechowska, Greg Pierce, Tina Pike, Donika Plyku, Robert Pohlman, Mariela Adelaida Porras-Chaverri, Subechhya Pradhan, Guillem Pratx, Chris Proctor, Alexander Pryanichnikov, Diane Pugel, Yue Qiu, Adam C. Quinton, Todd Racine, Andrea Radine, Dustin K. Ragan, Balasubramanian Rajagopalan, Kishore Rajendran, Eric V. Ramirez, Mehdi Ramshad, Vijay K. Rana, Brianne Raulston, Amy K. Readshaw, Hailey Reaux, Ian Reineck, Xuemin Ren, Meral L. Reyhan, Davenport Ria, Matthew J. Riblett, Kenneth M. Richardson, Rebecca F Richardson, Matthew Richeson, Ashlyn Rickard, Adam Riegel, Lynn N. Rill, Miguel A. Rios, E. Russell Ritenour, Scott P. Robertson, Marthony L. Robins, Rebecca Robinson Rey, Steve Rodney, Priscila Rodrigues, Edgardo Rodriguez, Tino Romaguera, Emilie Roncali, Joseph E. Roring, Alison R. Roth, Lawrence N. Rothenberg, Nick Rothwein, Kricia Emilia Ruano Espinoza, Damian DG Rudder, Donald R. Ruegsegger, Erwin W. Ruff, Brandon J. Russell, Frederick Rustad, Narayan Sahoo, Jonathan H. Saleeby, Habeeb H. Saleh, Flavio Salinas Aranda, Steffen Sammet, Daniel Sandoval, Aman Sangal, Joseph P. Santoro, MaĂ­ra Santos, Alexis Marie Sanwick, Milind Sardesai, Vikren Sarkar, Duminda Satharasinghe, Jessica L. Saunders, Carmen Sawyers, Sarah B. Scarboro, James Scheuermann, Colleen G. Schinkel, Dale Schippers, Joshua William Schlegel, David J. Schlesinger, Charles Ross Schmidtlein, Erich Schmitz, Jose Schneider, Erich A. Schnell, Lisa Schober, Leah Schubert, Michelle L. Schwer, James Seekamp, Jennifer Seger-Paisley, J. Anthony Seibert, Balaji Selvaraj, Raj N. Selvaraj, Meredith A. Semon-Pomposelli, Lasitha Senadheera, Naima Senhou, Christopher F. 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Strauss, Kristen Stryker, Edward Sudentas, Kevinraj N. Sukumar, Orhan H. Suleiman, John L. Sullivan, Paul Robert Sullivan, Mei Sun, Peng Sun, Kumari Sunidhi, Jacob Sunnerberg, Elizabeth A. Swanson, William J. Swanson, Larry E. Sweeney, Sean Swiedom, Gregory Szalkowski, Katsuyuki Taguchi, MohammadAli Tajik-Mansoury, Reza Taleei, Derek Tang, Shengzhang Tang, Mahin Tariq, Jason S. Tavel, Neelima Tellapragada, Alexandra Tellez, Dawn Tellez, Juan Manuel Tellez, Xiaokun Teng, James A. Terry, Biniam Tesfamicael, Confex Test, Aapm Tester, Contex Tester, Namita Thakur, David J. Theel, Kathleen D. Thomas, Emily A. Thompson, Stephen K. Thompson, Daniela Thorwarth, Kevin Tierney, Anders Tingberg, Ragu S. Tirukonda, Robert A. Tokarz, Robert J. Tokarz, Naresh B. Tolani, Brian Tom, Shidong Tong, Ebrahim Torangan, Martin Tornai, Diana Tovmasian, Trung Tran, Bryan Traughber, Samuel Trichter, Sugata Tripathi, Petra Trnkova, Panagiotis Tsiamas, Ryan Tsiao, Haifeng Tu, Philip N Tubiolo, Jeff D. 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On the Development and Commissioning of an in-Vivo Dosimetry Program Using Small Pieces of Gafchromic Film

Authors: Slade J. Klawikowski, Natalya V. Morrow, Haidy G. Nasief, Eric S. Paulson, An Tai, Hualiang Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gafchromic film is commonly used for quality assurance in SRS/SBRT. However, its application in low-dose measurements, such as monitoring doses on cardiac implantable electronic devices—where...

One Year Experience of Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT) on PET-Linac in an Academic Center

Authors: Shahed Badiyan, Girish Bal, Thomas I. Banks, Bin Cai, Tu Dan, Aurelie Garant, Andrew R. Godley, Steve Jiang, Orhan Oz, Arnold Pompos, Rameshwar Prasad, Chenyang Shen, David Sher, Robert Timmerman, Kenneth Westover

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) is a novel FDA-cleared technology for treating lung and bone tumors based on 18F-FDG PET uptake. This study summarizes the first-year experience treating 29...

Optimizing Dose Coverage and Mitigating Electron Return Effects and Electron Stream Effects in MR-Linac Treatment of Extremity Malignancies: The Impact of Bolus and Gel Use

Authors: Kin Yin Cheung, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wah Kong, Ka Ki Lau, Pei-Xiong Li, Darren M. C. Poon, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu, Jing Yuan, Chi To Yung, Shang Peng Felix Yung

Affiliation: Comprehensive Oncology Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Research Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates optimal treatment strategies utilizing MR-linac for extremity lesions, with a specific focus on a 0.6 cm deep lesion in the right palm. The magnetic field-induced dose...

Optimizing Timing of Physics Consults for Proton Prostate Therapy: Improving Patient Experience and Operational Efficiency

Authors: Charles D. Bloch, Stephen R. Bowen, Bing-Hao Chiang, Alex Egan, Eric C. Ford, Sharareh Koufigar, Dominic A. Maes, Juergen Meyer, Sharon Pai, Frank Rafie, Rajesh Regmi, Jatinder Saini, George A. Sandison, Marco Schwarz, Bishwambhar Sengupta, Tony P. Wong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Department of Physics, University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to optimize the strategy and timing of physics consults for proton prostate patients to improve the patient experience and resource utilization in our radiation oncology depa...

Patterns of Nanoparticle Uptake for Patients with Multiple Brain Metastases: Similarities and Differences to Standard Gbca

Authors: Stephanie Bennett, Ross I. Berbeco, Ning Jin, Sonal Josan, Justin Michael Sheetz, Atchar Sudhyadhom

Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, University of Massachusetts - Lowell, Siemens Healthineers, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School,, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: AGuIX, a Gadolinium-based theranostic radiosensitizing nanoparticle, is currently under clinical evaluation in Europe and the US. Using patients from the double-blinded NanoBrainMets trial, u...

Presenting a Novel Treatment Scheme for Debulking Unresectable Large Tumors: Feasibility, Safety and Patient Reported Early Clinical Outcomes of SBRT Immediately Post-Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy Delivery

Authors: James Knight II, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair, Eddy S Yang

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Highly-heterogenous sieve-like dose distribution via SFRT to large/bulky tumors (≥6 cm) could enhance tumor cell-death via both direct/indirect cell-kill mechanisms. Adding highly-conformal S...

Putting the Gram in Esophagram: A New Metric for Harmonizing Fluoroscopy Doses

Authors: Brendon J. Villegas

Affiliation: University of Alabama Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Cumulative Air Kerma (CAK) has traditionally been a surrogate metric for patient exposure to ionizing radiation during clinical esophagrams. Recently, UAB technologists observed that a ne...

Real Time Monte Carlo Dose Calculation for Clinical Cyberknife Radiation Therapy Based on Deep Learning Diffusion Model

Authors: Ruiyan Du, He Huang, Mingzhu Li, Ying Li, Hongyu Lin, Wei Liu, Shihuan Qin, Yiming Ren, Hui Xu, Lian Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Zunhao Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Medical AI Lab, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Hebei Provincial Engineering Research Center for AI-Based Cancer Treatment Decision-Making, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Department of Oncology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monte Carlo (MC) dose calculation is the gold standard in clinical CyberKnife radiation therapy (RT), considering its steep dose gradients and high-freedom non-coplanar beam angles, but extre...

Reconstructing Radiopharmaceutical Distributions Using Coded Aperture Tomography with Photon Counting Detector

Authors: David P. Adam, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Yuncheng Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiopharmaceutical therapy is experiencing a resurgence in interest due to its potential of treating widespread metastatic disease in a patient-specific manner. Accurately measuring and desc...

Robust Estimation of Cell Microstructure Parameters Via Diffusion MRI Cytometry

Authors: Yan Dai, Jie Deng, Xun Jia, Wen Li

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cell microstructure information is critical for radiotherapy response assessment. Diffusion MRI (dMRI) offers great potential in deriving cell parameters. Yet parameters estimated in existing...

Scissor-Beam Based Carbon Ion Minibeam Treatment Planning Method

Authors: Hao Gao, Qiang Li, Yuting Lin, Wei Wang, Wei Wu, Weijie Zhang

Affiliation: Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Carbon minibeam radiation therapy (cMBRT) offers high peak-to-valley dose ratio (PVDR) and relative biological effectiveness. A key challenge is balancing uniform target coverage with PVDR pr...

Technologies and Future Directions

Authors: Bin Cai

Affiliation: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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The Unspoken Impact of Couch Sag on Breathing-Traces Collected during Patient Simulation

Authors: Giorgi Archuadze, William P. Donahue, David Kanchaveli, Shih-Chi Lin, Sebastian Meyer, Grace Tang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Breathing traces captured at simulations are often used for deep-inspiration breath-hold (DIBH) treatments. However, systematic drift can occur in the traces that is unrelated to the patients...

Towards AI-Driven Adaptive Radiotherapy: Developing a Framework for Utilizing Large-Vision Models in Head-and-Neck Cancer Treatment.

Authors: Anthony J. Doemer, Bing Luo, Benjamin Movsas, Humza Nusrat, Farzan Siddiqui, Chadd Smith, Kundan S Thind, Kyle Verdecchia

Affiliation: Department of Physics, Toronto Metropolitan University, Henry Ford Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Large-vision models (LVMs) are rapidly emerging, yet their application in radiation oncology remains largely unexplored. This study investigates the potential of LVMs for offline adaptive rad...

Translating AI into Clinical Practice: Real-World Applications in CBCT or MR Guided Online Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Bin Cai

Affiliation: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Two Radiochemical Monte Carlo Models to Investigate the Radical Yields Under Proton Flash Irradiations

Authors: Yujie Chi, Yao Hao, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Yuting Peng, Francisco Javier Reynoso, Lingshu Yin, Tianyu Zhao, Xiandong Zhao

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University of South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiation therapy has shown remarkable tissue sparing effects compared to radiation therapy at conventional dose rates (CDR). Yet, its mechanism remains unclear. Radical production modu...

Universal Range Modulators for Flash Proton Therapy: 3D Printing of Stackable Variable Density Units

Authors: Eric S. Diffenderfer, Lei Dong, Alejandro Garcia, Wenbo Gu, Michele M. Kim, Alexander Lin, Kai Mei, Peter B. NoĂŤl, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Lingshu Yin, Jennifer Wei Zou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present a novel 3D-printed range-modulating devices with spatially modulated density for FLASH particle therapy. By varying density distributions, spread-out Bragg peaks(SOBPs) can be gene...