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3D Topological Features for Outcome Assessment of Therapeutic Responses to Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy (NCRT) with and without Anti-CD40 Immunotherapy in Local Advanced Rectal Cancer (LARC)

Authors: Todd A Aguilera, Gaurav Khatri, Jiaqi Liu, Hao Peng, Nina N. Sanford, Robert Timmerman, Haozhao Zhang

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

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This study first integrates 3D topological data analysis with radiomics from local advanced rectal cancer T2-weighted MRI to evaluate therapeutic responses and quantify treatment-induced c...

4D CBCT Dynamic Images Recovery Using a 4D Neural Network

Authors: Ziheng Deng, Yao Hao, Runping Hou, Deshan Yang, Jun Zhao, Yufu Zhou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4D CBCT has been developed to provide dynamic images for image-guided radiation therapy. However, as projection data are sorted into sparse and clustered phase-specific bins, 4D CBCT images a...

A Combination of Radiomics and Dosiomics for Gross Tumor Volume Regression in Personalized Ultra-Fractionated Stereotactic Adaptive Radiotherapy (PULSAR)

Authors: Hao Peng, Yajun Yu

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: Personalized ultra-fractionated stereotactic adaptive radiotherapy (PULSAR) is a novel ablative radiation dosing scheme developed by our institution. This study aims to establish a regression...

A Dosimetric Analysis between Surgically Targeted (STaRT) Radiation Therapy and External Beam Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Glioblastoma Resection Cavities

Authors: Jamieson Baker, Emel Calugaru, Yijian Cao, Jenghwa Chang, Jessica Jung, Jian Liu, Cindy Pham, Anurag Sharma, John Starner, Ching-Ling Teng, Michael A. Trager, Gabriella Wernicke

Affiliation: Northwell, Northwell Health, Radiation Medicine, Northwell Health, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our hospital network has options to treat recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) with surgically targeted Cesium-131 brachytherapy, external beam stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) with Varian TrueBeam, H...

A Dynamic Reconstruction and Motion Estimation Framework for Cardiorespiratory Motion-Resolved Real-Time Volumetric MR Imaging (DREME-MR)

Authors: Jie Deng, Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, You Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Based on a 3D pre-treatment MRI scan, we developed DREME-MR to jointly reconstruct the reference patient anatomy and a data-driven, patient-specific cardiorespiratory motion model. Via a moti...

A Foundational Model for Medical Imaging Modality Translation in Head and Neck Radiotherapy

Authors: Jie Deng, Yunxiang Li, Xiao Liang, Weiguo Lu, Jiacheng Xie, You Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recently, foundational models trained on large datasets have shown remarkable performance across various tasks. Developing a foundational model for medical image modality translation in head-...

A Multi-Criteria Optimization Method Based on Reinforcement Learning and Adaptive Boosting in Radiation Therapy

Authors: Liqin HU, Tao He, Jing JIA, Pengcheng LONG, Wei Meng, Yang Yuan

Affiliation: SuperAccuracy Science & Technology Co. Ltd.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A multi-criteria optimization method based on reinforcement learning and adaptive boosting(RLAB MCO) has been developed to enhance radiotherapy plan quality by offering reasonable and effecti...

A Novel Lattice Technique Based Spot Scanning Proton Arc Therapy Via Spot Sparsity Optimization and LET Optimization

Authors: Zhitao Dai, Riao Dao, Xuanfeng Ding, Qingkun Fan, Yajun Jia, Gang Liu, Gang Peng, Yujia Qian, Hong Quan, Kunyu Yang, Sheng Zhang, Lewei Zhao

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Corewellhealth William Beaumont University Hospital, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Wuhan University, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital Shenzhen Hospital, School of Physics and Technology,Wuhan University, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lattice radiation therapy (LRT) is an innovative three-dimensional(3D) implementation type of spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT). This study aims to develop a novel spot-scanning...

A Two-Marker Method for Calculating the Radiological Magnification of the Hip in Standing Pelvic Radiography

Authors: Walaa Abdelfadeel, Reagan Thomas Dugan, Tiffany Kinsey, Cameron Kofler, Zheng Feng Lu, Ingrid S. Reiser, Gregory Stacy, Sara Wallace

Affiliation: University of Chicago Medicine, University of Chicago

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an accurate, vendor-neutral method for estimating geometric magnification at the plane of the hip joint on standing anterior-posterior (AP) radiographs for digital templating of to...

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

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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 ...

Artificial Intelligence-Powered Conventional Energy Integrating Detector-Based Coronary CT Angiography: Learning High-Resolution and Multi-Energy Imaging from Photon-Counting Detector CT

Authors: Shaojie Chang, Thomas A. Foley, Hao Gong, Emily Koons, Shuai Leng, Cynthia H. McCollough, Eric E. Williamson

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To enhance coronary CT angiography (cCTA) capabilities on conventional energy integrating detector CT (EID-CT) using artificial intelligence (AI). The AI framework incorporates high-resolutio...

Assessing the Risks of Synthetic MRI Data in Deep Learning: A Study on U-Net Segmentation Accuracy

Authors: Chuangxin Chu, Haotian Huang, Tianhao Li, Jingyu Lu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Tianyu Zeng, Chulong Zhang, Yujia Zheng

Affiliation: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Nanyang Technological University, Australian National University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, North China University of Technology, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deep learning segmentation models, such as U-Net, rely on high-quality image-segmentation pairs for accurate predictions. However, the recent increasing use of generative networks for creatin...

Automated Multimodal Image Registration for Prostate Bed Radiation Treatment

Authors: Quan Chen, Xue Feng, Chunhui Han, Gaofeng Huang, Trevor Ketcherside, Yi Lao, Yun Rose Li, An Liu, Bo Liu, Kun Qing, William T. Watkins

Affiliation: Graduate Program in Bioengineering, University of California San Francisco-UC Berkeley, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Carina Medical LLC

Abstract Preview: Purpose: New treatment platforms such as Ethos (Varian Medical Systems) allow the introduction of multi-modal imaging into adaptive radiotherapy workflow to facilitate an up-to-date view of patients’ ...

BEST IN PHYSICS IMAGING: Cross-Contrast Diffusion: A Synergistic Approach for Simultaneous Multi-Contrast MRI Super-Resolution

Authors: Yifei Hao, Wenxuan Li, Xiang Li, Tao Peng, Yulu Wu, Fang-Fang Yin, Yue Yuan, Lei Zhang, Yaogong Zhang

Affiliation: Duke University, School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Diffusion-based deep-learning frameworks have been recently used in MRI resolution enhancement, or super-resolution. Multi-contrast MRI share common anatomical structures while holding comple...

BEST IN PHYSICS THERAPY: Fast and Convenient Proton Pencil Beam Energy QA with Multi-Layer Faraday Cup (MLFC)

Authors: Paul Boisseau, Eric S. Diffenderfer, Andrew Friberg, Wenbo Gu, Matthew Nichols, Kan Ota, Xiaokun Teng, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Lingshu Yin, Jennifer Wei Zou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Pyramid Technical Consultants, Inc., University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Traditional quality assurance procedures for proton pencil beam energies involve water tank setups or multiple solid water phantoms and are time-consuming. This study demonstrates that an inn...

BEST IN PHYSICS THERAPY: Overcoming Challenges in Developing Machine Learning-Driven Acute Kidney Injury Predictive Models Using Non-Standard Emrs in Resource-Limited Settings

Authors: Yuanhan Chen, Ziqiang Chen, Qi Cheng, Feng Ding, Rui Fang, Shengwen Guo, Li Hao, Qiang He, Haiquan Huang, Yu Kuang, Xinling Liang, Yuanjiang Liao, Guohui Liu, Chen Lu, Qingquan Luo, Jing Sun, Yanhua Wu, Zhen Xie, Qin Zhang, Lang Zhou

Affiliation: South China University of Technology, Dongguan people's hospital, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Easy Life Information Technology Co., Ltd, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Medical Physics Program, University of Nevada, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Chongqing Ninth People's Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a global healthcare issue with a rapid onset and severe consequences. Repeated measurement of serum creatinine (SCr) levels, a clinical standard of care, is cruci...

Characterization of Parameters and Workflows for Leksell Gammaplan Lightning Optimizer

Authors: Alyssa Gadsby, William J. Godwin, Daniel G. McDonald, Jean L. Peng, Alek K. Rapchak, Sean A Roles, Austin M. Skinner, Stephanie Tan

Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To characterize optimal optimization workflow and settings for a single large target utilizing the Leksell GammaPlan Lightning Optimizer.
Methods: An anonymized dataset containing a large ...

Characterizing a VMAT Optimization Algorithm with Integrated Static-Angle Modulated Ports for Esophageal Cancer Treatment

Authors: Lei Dong, Yin Gao, Taoran Li, Michael Salerno, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Melissa Vila

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A novel solution, RapidArc Dynamic-RAD (Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto, USA) has been implemented to integrate VMAT with modulation of IMRT-like static-angle ports, including use of a dyna...

Commissioning of a Near Real-Time In Vivo Film Dosimetry System

Authors: Maria F. Chan, Indra J. Das, Xiuxiu He, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Jeonghoon Park, Yunjie Yang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: There is a need for accurate and flexible in-vivo dosimetry systems, particularly for special procedures. Effective dosimetry is crucial for dose verification and maintaining records. A new r...

Compact Representation of External Beam Photon Phase Space Data Via Implicit Neural Representation Learning

Authors: Serdar Charyyev, Cynthia Fu-Yu Chuang, Veng Jean Heng, Lianli Liu, Lei Xing, Yong Yang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To replace large finite-size photon phase space files with a compact neural network capable of generating an infinite number of particles.
Methods: Three separate models were developed to ...

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 ...

Compressed Sensing Enhanced Radiomic Feature Selection for Personalized Ultra-Fractionated Stereotactic Adaptive Radiotherapy (PULSAR)

Authors: Hao Peng, Yajun Yu

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: Personalized ultra-fractionated stereotactic adaptive radiotherapy (PULSAR) is a new treatment paradigm pioneered by our institution. But the early decision-making process in PULSAR is challe...

Correcting for Lung Ventilation in Model-Based CT

Authors: Ryan Andosca, Igor Barjaktarevic, Peter Boyle, Jie Deng, Minji Victoria Kim, Michael Vincent Lauria, Daniel A. Low, Claudia R. Miller, Drew Moghanaki, Louise Naumann, Jack Neylon, Dylan P. O'Connell, Ricky R Savjani

Affiliation: Department of Pulmonology, University of California Los Angeles, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, UCLA Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a Hounsfield Unit ventilation-based correction method for use with model-based CT when used as a replacement for 4DCT.
Methods: The model-based CT we employ is termed 5DCT, whic...

DECT for Particle Therapy: Advantages and Workflow

Authors: Boon-Keng Kevin Teo

Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania

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Deep Learning-Based Fast CBCT Imaging with Orthogonal X-Ray Projections for Gynecological Cancer Radiotherapy

Authors: Beth Bradshaw Ghavidel, Chih-Wei Chang, Yuan Gao, Priyanka Kapoor, Shaoyan Pan, Junbo Peng, Richard L.J. Qiu, Jill Remick, Justin R. Roper, Zhen Tian, Xiaofeng Yang

Affiliation: Whinship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Emory University, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) typically requires no less than 200 degrees of angular projections, which prolongs scanning time and increases radiation exposure. To address thes...

Demystifying Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Targeted Educational Initiatives for Medical Physicists in TĂŒrkiye and Preclinical Medical Students in the United States

Authors: Samuel A. Einstein, Jesutofunmi Fajemisin, Evren O. Göksel, Görkem O. GĂŒngör, Marthony Robins, Travis C. Salzillo, Charles R. Thomas, Turgay Toksay, Joseph Weygand, Yue Yan

Affiliation: Acibadem MAA University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth College, Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Bursa Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an indispensable clinical tool, offering unparalleled soft tissue contrast critical for diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions. However, its co...

Determining Optimal Delivery Pattern for Reference Dosimetry in Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Therapy

Authors: Clifford Ghee Ann Chua, Calvin Wei Yang Koh, Kah Seng Lew, Zubin Master, Sung Yong Park, Hong Qi Tan, Andrew Wibawa

Affiliation: National Cancer Centre Singapore

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the impact of spot position deviation on reference dosimetry measurements using different delivery patterns and to determine the optimal delivery pattern for reference dosimetr...

Developing Patient-Specific Functional Atlases with Inverse Distance Weighting of MR Images

Authors: Chibawanye I. Ene, Sherise D. Ferguson, Ping Hou, Vinodh A. Kumar, Ho-Ling Anthony Liu, Kyle R. Noll, Sujit S. Prabhu, Jian Ming Teo, Max Wintermark

Affiliation: Department of Neuro-Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Functional brain atlases are used to guide clinical functional MRI (fMRI) analyses. Imprecise assertions may introduce the ecological fallacy as atlases are reflective of the constituent c...

Development and Experimental Validation of an in-House Proton Treatment Planning System with Energy Layer Optimization

Authors: Hao Gao, Yuting Lin, Jufri Setianegara, Aoxiang Wang, Peng Xiao, Qingguo Xie, Yanan Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) achieves uniform tumor dose distribution while sparing organs-at-risk (OAR) by optimizing spot weights across energy layers. Accelerating IMPT delive...

Development of a Brain-like Digital Reference Object of Resting-State Functional MRI

Authors: Henry Szu-Meng Chen, Mu-Lan Jen, Vinodh A. Kumar, Ho-Ling Anthony Liu, Jian Ming Teo

Affiliation: School of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Imaging Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Resting-state (rs-) fMRI detects functional networks by measuring synchronization of low-frequency oscillations in blood-oxygenation-level-dependent (BOLD) signals between brain regions. Stan...

Dose Reconstruction from Prompt-Gamma Imaging Towards Real-Time Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Thomas R. Bortfeld, Prof. Elisabetta De Bernardi, Tianxue Du, Beatrice Foglia, Chiara Gianoli, Takamitsu Masuda, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Yunhe Xie

Affiliation: Department Of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-UniversitĂ€t MĂŒnchen (LMU Munich), Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-UniversitĂ€t (LMU) MĂŒnchen, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), University of Pennsylvania, Department of Experimental Physics - Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-UniversitĂ€t (LMU) MĂŒnchen

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The full potential offered by protons in clinical practice is limited by range uncertainties. One possibility for monitoring is through secondary prompt gammas (PG). PG emission along the pen...

Dosimetric Assessment of Multicriteria Optimization for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI)

Authors: Alyssa Gadsby, William J. Godwin, Jennifer L. Harper, Daniel G. McDonald, Jean L. Peng, Alek K. Rapchak, Sean A Roles, Austin M. Skinner, Stephanie Tan

Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multi-Criteria Optimization (MCO) theoretically allows for increased dose control during optimization. This study is the first to compare standard optimization (SO) and MCO for accelerated pa...

Dosimetric Impact of Calculation Grid Size in ZAP-X Stereotactic Radiosurgery

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: ZAP-X is the newest cranial stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) platform. Small-volume structures usually found in the head and neck may be susceptible to dose-volume averaging, which has not bee...

Dosimetric Validation and Algorithmic Limitations of Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Therapy for Thin Chest-Wall Treatments

Authors: J Isabelle Choi, Meng Wei Ho, Isabel Lin, Hang Qi, Qi Zeng, Ajay Zheng

Affiliation: New York Proton Center, Scarsdale High School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy is a promising treatment modality for breast cancer due to its unique dosimetric advantage. Accurate dose calculation is critical to ensure effective treatment outcomes. The fo...

Dual-Energy CT Derived Perfusion Blood Volume and 4D-CT Derived Ventilation Changes in Lung Cancer Patients 6-Months Post Radiation Therapy

Authors: Daniel A. Alexander, Jeffrey D. Bradley, Steven J. Feigenberg, Cole Friedes, Casey Hollawell, William Levin, Maksym Sharma, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Ying Xiao, Nikhil Yegya-Raman, Jennifer Wei Zou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate lung function changes following definitive chemoradiation dose using CT-derived measurements in patients with locally advanced NSCLC at 6-months post-treatment compared to pre-...

Early GU Toxicity Prediction in Prostate SBRT Using Delivered Dosimetry Via Long Short-Term Memory Model

Authors: Amar Kishan, Jun Lian, Yunkui Pang, Jonathan Pham, X. Sharon Qi, Michael Steinberg, Luca F Valle, Pew-Thian Yap

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a highly effective treatment for prostate cancer, yet predicting genitourinary (GU) toxicity has primarily relied on planned dosimetry. This study inv...

Establishing Radiotherapy in Malawi through an International Medical Physics Collaboration

Authors: Ruth Afanador, Daniela Branco, John M Bryant, John Campbell, Clement Chaphuka, Samuel A. Einstein, David B. Flint, Jeffrey R. Kemp, Mussa Kumwembe, Daniel J Mollura, Joseph Weygand

Affiliation: RAD-AID International, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, UNC Health, Malawi National Cancer Center, Kamuzu Central Hospital, Penn State College of Medicine, Sutter Health, New York University, University of California San Diego / California Protons, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa with a population of over 20 million, ranks among the world’s least-developed nations and has the fourth-lowest gross domestic product per ...

Evaluating the Readiness for Ultra-Hypofractionated Prostate and Breast Radiotherapy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Strategic Needs-Assessment of Six Leading African Institutions

Authors: Samuel O. Adeneye, Victoria Susan Ainsworth, Azeezat Ajose, Stephen M. Avery, Munir Awol, Kavuma Awusi, Onyinye Balogun, Rohini Bhatia, Frank Chinegwundoh, Jumaa Dachi Kisukari, Curtiland Deville, Katy Graef, Yao Hao, M. Saiful Huq, Luca Incrocci, Adedayo O. Joseph, Solomon Kibudde, Joerg Lehmann, Heng Li, Abba Mallum, Thokozani Mkhize, Twalib Ngoma, Wilfred Ngwa, Christopher F. Njeh, Janine Simons, William Swanson, Maureen Bilinga Tendwa, Joseph Weygand, Krishni Wijesooriya

Affiliation: Uganda Cancer Institute, Johns Hopkins University, BIO Ventures for Global Health, Weill Cornell Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, South Africa Health Product Regulatory Authority, University of Pennsylvania, University of Massachusetts Lowell, NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center, University of Lagos, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Addis Ababa University, Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Emory University, Barts Health NHS Trust, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Newcastle

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face a critical shortage in radiotherapy resources, exacerbating the region’s growing cancer burden. One potential strategy that can partially offset this prob...

Evaluation of Treatment Planning Feasibility and Dosimetric Quality of the Reflexionℱ 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 RefleXionÂź 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 of a Novel Multimodal Deformable Image Registration Algorithm for Pelvic MRI-CT Fusion in Radiotherapy

Authors: Christian Fiandra, Marco Fusella, Gianfranco Loi, Silvia Pesente, Lorenzo Placidi, Claudio Vecchi, Orlando Zaccaria, Stefania Zara

Affiliation: Abano Terme Hospital, University of Turin, Maggiore della CaritĂ , Tecnologie Avanzate Srl, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deformable-image-registration (DIR) is essential in modern radiotherapy for adaptive RT, re-irradiation, and other clinical applications. Multimodal DIR is especially important in MRI-only wo...

Evaluation of an Offline Adaptive CBCT Planning Workflow for Halcyon with Hypersight

Authors: Michelle Alonso-Basanta, Joshua Bryer, Lei Dong, Barbara Garcia, Elissa Khoudary, Brandon M. Koger, Taoran Li, Michael Salerno, Karen Tang, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo

Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Varian HyperSight imaging solution features a workflow for planning on CBCT images (CBCTp). This study evaluates the feasibility of CBCTp images in the setting of an offline adaptive plan...

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...

Gradient-Based Radiomics for Outcome Prediction and Decision-Making in Personalized Ultra-Fractionated Stereotactic Adaptive Radiotherapy (PULSAR): A Preliminary Study

Authors: Michael Dohopolski, Jiaqi Liu, Hao Peng, Robert Timmerman, Zabi Wardak, Haozhao 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:
This study introduces a gradient-based radiomics framework to enhance outcome prediction in Personalized Ultra-Fractionated Stereotactic Adaptive Radiotherapy (PULSAR) for brain metastases...

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 (...

Integrating Foundation Model with Self-Supervised Learning for Brain Lesion Segmentation with Multimodal and Diverse MRI Datasets

Authors: Zong Fan, Fan Lam, Hua Li, Rita Huan-Ting Peng, Yuan Yang

Affiliation: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Washington University School of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate lesion segmentation in MRI is critical for early diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring disease progression in various neurological disorders. Cross-site MRI data can alleviat...

Investigation of Low Iodine Concentration Detectability of Dual-Energy CT Imaging Using a Customized 3D Printed Phantom

Authors: Michalis Aristophanous, Laura I. Cervino, Maria F. Chan, Puneeth Iyengar, Hsiang-Chi Kuo, Nancy Y Lee, Xiang Li, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Usman Mahmood, Jean M. Moran, Jason Ocana

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the limits of iodine concentration detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) in dual-energy computed tomography using a 3D printed phantom while considering different background, ...

Is Your Resident Ready to Become a Brachytherapy Physicist? a Training Exercise and Evaluation Tool in HDR Brachytherapy Planning Errors

Authors: Amar K. Basavatia, Lee C. Goddard, Wolfgang A. Tomé, Christian Velten, Ping Yan, Ravindra Yaparpalvi, Maria Stefania diMayorca

Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: High dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy planning is a high-risk procedure performed under significant time pressure, with human failure being the leading cause of error. To elevate training for me...

Leveraging Codex-Based Spatial Profiling of the Tumor Microenvironment in Concurrent Radiation Therapy and Immunotherapy

Authors: Todd A Aguilera, Bassel Dawod, Sebastian Diegeler, Eslam Elghonaimy, Purva Gopal, Jiaqi Liu, Hao Peng, Arely Perez Rodriguez, Nina N. Sanford, Robert Timmerman, Megan B Wachsmann, Haozhao 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, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study pioneers the integration of CODEX (co-detection by indexing)-based spatial profiling and advanced computational techniques to investigate the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) i...

Longitudinal Assessment of Normal Lung Radiosensitivity to Individualize Reirradiation

Authors: Smith Apisarnthanarax, Clemens Grassberger, John Kang, Yejin Kim, Justin Leu, Dominic A. Maes, Matthew J. Nyflot, Ramesh Rengan, Annemarie Shepherd, Jing Zeng

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reirradiation (ReRT) is a rapidly growing clinical challenge driven by better systemic therapy and longer survival, though clear guidelines for ReRT are lacking. Fitting traditional normal ti...

Modeling the Future: Integrating Biology, AI, and Medical Physics in Personalized Radiation Therapy

Authors: Hao Peng

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

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Multi-Mechanism CNN and Long Short-Term Memory Fusion Model for Improved CT-Based Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

Authors: Yunfei Dong, Dongyang Guo, Jiongli Pan, Tao Peng, Caiyin Tang, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Lei Zhang, Tianyi Zhang, Yaogong Zhang

Affiliation: Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiology, Taizhou People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to improve the accuracy of CT-based diagnosis of thyroid cancer by developing a hybrid model that integrates Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with Long Short-Term Memory (...

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Nausea, Heartburn, K-Edge Imaging: Pepto Bismol As a CT Contrast Agent

Authors: Magdalena Bazalova-Carter, Ross I. Berbeco, James Day, Xinchen Deng, Chelsea Amanda Saffron Dunning, Dianne M. Ferguson, Matthew W. Jacobson, Toby Morris, Marios Myronakis, Jericho Daniel O'Connell, Fides Schwartz, Jainil Shah, Aaron Sodickson

Affiliation: Brigham and Womens Hospital, University of Massachsetts Lowell and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, University of Victoria, Siemens Healthineers, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: While CT imaging has advanced with improved machine design, we propose further gains can be achieved by enhancing sensitivity to contrast agents. Current CT sensitivity is limited to 1% bismu...

Neural Implicit K-Space for Accelerated Patient-Specific Non-Cartesian MRI Reconstruction

Authors: Daniel O Connor, Mary Feng, Hui Lin, Hengjie Liu, Xin Miao, Michael Ohliger, Jess E. Scholey, Ke Sheng, DI Xu, Wensha Yang, Yang Yang

Affiliation: UCSF, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California at San Francisco, University of San Francisco, Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco, University of California San Francisco, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The scanning time for a fully sampled MRI is lengthy. Compressed sensing (CS) has been developed to minimize image artifacts in accelerated scans, but the required iterative reconstruction is...

Non-Invasive Ferumoxytol MRI Evaluation of Dual Tumors Response for Hypoxia Region after Radiotherapy

Authors: Deng-Yuan Chang, Matthew L. Scarpelli

Affiliation: Purdue University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) can be assessed by Ferumoxytol-MRI in breast cancer because they are negatively correlated with the prognosis of patient outcome. However, some studies hav...

Novel Approach to Improve Treatment Planning Process for Mixed Fractionation Schemes on ZAP-X

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: Using mixed fractionation schemes is a common technique in treating CNS lesions. This article describes an innovative plan-and-split approach for more efficient planning on the ZAP-X and thus...

Novel Fast Cone-Beam CT for Adaptive Radiotherapy: Assessment of Image Distortion, Auto-Contouring, and Dose Delivery Accuracy in the Presence of Periodic Subject Motion

Authors: David P. Adam, William T. Hrinivich, Taoran Li, Alexander Lu, Michael Salerno, Alejandro Sisniega, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone beam CT (CBCT)-guided online adaptive radiotherapy (ART) is of growing interest, with recent improvements in image quality provided through larger detector panels and fast gantry rotatio...

Off-Axis Dependency of the Sun Nuclear MapCheck3 Diode Array

Authors: Alyssa Gadsby, William J. Godwin, Daniel G. McDonald, Jean L. Peng, Alek K. Rapchak, Sean A Roles, Austin M. Skinner, Stephanie Tan

Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Sun Nuclear MapCheck3 device is used for patient-specific QA. While it is typically employed in perpendicular field-by-field delivery using the Isocentric Mounting Fixture, fields not ful...

Optimization-Based Image Reconstruction Regularized with Inter-Spectral Structural Similarity for Limited-Angle Dual-Energy Cone-Beam CT

Authors: Chih-Wei Chang, Junbo Peng, Richard L.J. Qiu, Justin Roper, Xiangyang Tang, Tonghe Wang, Huiqiao Xie, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Emory Univ, Emory University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Limited-angle dual-energy (DE) cone-beam CT (CBCT) is considered a promising solution to achieve fast and low-dose DE imaging on current CBCT scanners without hardware modification. However, ...

Optimizing Quality Assurance CT Scan Frequency in Proton Therapy: Reducing Excess Dose While Maintaining Treatment Accuracy

Authors: Curtiland Deville, Rachel B. Ger, Heng Li, Todd R. McNutt

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy patients receive quality assurance CT scans (QACTs) during treatment to verify dosimetric accuracy and determine adaptive therapy needs as proton treatments are highly sensitiv...

Patient-Specific Orthogonal Projection Based Real-Time Volumetric X-Ray Imaging for Proton Therapy

Authors: Hao Chen, Kai Ding, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Heng Li, Devin Miles

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurately delivering radiation dose is critical in intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), where intrafraction motion management plays a pivotal role. Our proton therapy system equipped x...

Performance Evaluation of CT-Based Lung Tumor Classification Deep Learning Algorithms Under Centralized and Federated Learning Frameworks

Authors: Yifei Hao, Chengliang Jin, Wenxuan Li, Bing Luo, Tao Peng, Yulu Wu, Fang-Fang Yin, Yue Yuan, Lei Zhang, Ruojun Zhou

Affiliation: School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Federated learning is a patient privacy-protecting technique that has recently been applied in the medical field. This study aims to evaluate the performance of several deep learning networks...

Personalized Anisotropic Margin Strategy for Cervical Cancer Online Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Authors: Jian Chen, Qiufen Guo, Aihua Li, Jing Liu, Junjie MA, Qian WU, Haonan Xiao, Peng Xie, Xiaohui Yan, Yong Yin, Zhe Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology and Physics, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and 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, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Liao Cheng People’s Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online Adaptive radiation therapy (ART) has been an effective technique to manage patient’s inter-fractional anatomical changes and therefore reduces planning target volume (PTV). However, on...

Quantification of Wet Towel As Bolus on Skin Dose for VMAT Partial Breast Irradiation

Authors: Haiqa Arain, Ping Xia, Zhexuan Zhang

Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify water contents and thickness of wet towel (as a flexible bolus) on curved surface dose for partial breast irradiation.

Methods: Two VMAT partial breast plans (3000 cGy in 5...

Radiochemical Monte Carlo Model to Investigate the Oxygen Impacts on Radical Yields Under Proton Flash Irradiation

Authors: Yao Hao, Yuting Peng, Francisco Javier Reynoso, Tianyu Zhao, Xiandong Zhao

Affiliation: Varian, University of South Florida, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultra-high dose-rate (FLASH) dose rate (> 40 Gy/s) may result in a radio-protective effect in healthy tissue compared with conventional dose rate (CDR). This effect has been observed in vivo ...

Rapid CBCT Imaging with Ultra-Sparse X-Ray Projections for Head & Neck Cancer Radiotherapy

Authors: Hania A. Al-Hallaq, Chih-Wei Chang, Anees H. Dhabaan, Yuan Gao, Shaoyan Pan, Junbo Peng, Richard L.J. Qiu, Keyur Shah, Sibo Tian, Zhen Tian, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Jun Zhou

Affiliation: Emory University, Whinship Cancer Institute, Emory University, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Traditional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) often requires multiple angular projections, increasing radiation exposure and extending scanning times, which may lead to heightened patient ...

Rapid Reconstruction of Extremely Accelerated Liver 4D MRI Via Chained Iterative Refinement

Authors: Mary Feng, Yi Lao, Hui Lin, Hengjie Liu, Xin Miao, Michael Ohliger

Affiliation: University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, University of California San Francisco, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4D MRI with high spatiotemporal resolution is vital to characterize the tumor/tumor motion for liver radiotherapy. However, high-quality 4D MRI requires an impractically long scanning time fo...

Recommendations for Lightning Optimization Settings during Gamma Knife Simultaneous Integrated Boost Planning

Authors: Alyssa Gadsby, William J. Godwin, Daniel G. McDonald, Jean L. Peng, Alek K. Rapchak, Sean A Roles, Austin M. Skinner, Stephanie Tan

Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study evaluates optimization strategies in the Gamma Knife Gamma Plan Lightning optimizer for simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) scenarios, aiming to identify clinically viable setti...

Recovery Factor Comparisons for Reirradiation Overlapping the Spinal Cord

Authors: Xinxin Deng, Issam M. El Naqa, Jimm Grimm, Lijun Ma, Vitali Moiseenko, Timothy E. Schultheiss, Gopal Subedi, Wolfgang A. Tomé, Ellen D. Yorke, Albert van der Kogel

Affiliation: Montefiore Medical Center, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Cancer Center, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Radiation Oncology, Wellstar Health System, Radiation Oncology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of California San Diego, City Of Hope National Medical Centre, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reirradiation is increasingly utilized in clinical practice but dose-time recovery factors for human subjects remain uncertain. We constructed a reirradiation recovery model for spinal cord e...

Region-Specific Structure-Function Coupling Alterations in Parkinson’s Disease: Insights from Multi-Modal MRI

Authors: Yifei Hao, Ting Huang, Wenxuan Li, Xiang Li, Manju Liu, Rong Liu, Tao Peng, Yulu Wu, Fang-Fang Yin, Lei Zhang, Yaogong Zhang, Jiangtao Zhu

Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the alterations in structure-function coupling (SC-FC) networks in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients, focusing on region-specific disruptions and compensatory mechanis...

Scan Efficiency and Imaging Dose Analysis of Next-Generation Nonstop Gated CBCT for Respiratory Gating Lung Radiotherapy

Authors: Sean L. Berry, Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yusuf Emre Erdi, Yabo Fu, Yiming Gao, Daphna Gelblum, Wendy B. Harris, Xiuxiu He, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Jean M. Moran, Mitchell Yu, Hao Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gated CBCT (gCBCT) is commonly employed for respiratory gating lung cancer patients to ensure precise patient setup. However, the scan is time-consuming on C-arm linear accelerators (LINAC) d...

Spot Map Modification for Planning Optimization on a Spot Scanning Proton System with Adaptive Aperture

Authors: Austen N. Curcuru, Winter Green, Yao Hao, Jiayi Liu, Yuting Peng, Tiezhi Zhang, Xiandong Zhao

Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, WashU Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We proposed a treatment planning optimization method that utilizes customized spot map modification to achieve less dosimetry uncertainty, monitor unit ratio (MUR) and neutron dose in a spot ...

Tactile Image Prototype for Interpretation of Medical Images

Authors: Lily Jo Bertemes, Careesa Billante, Ashley Cetnar, Maximilian Stephen Meineke, Runhe Tan

Affiliation: The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, The James Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: As accessibility is becoming a topic of increasing importance, we can consider how to make medical physics more accessible to those with various disabilities, including those with visual impa...

Targeted Multi-Criteria Optimization for Rapid Improvement of Organ-at-Risk Dose in the Setting of Prostate Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

Authors: Alyssa Gadsby, William J. Godwin, Daniel G. McDonald, Jean L. Peng, Alek K. Rapchak, Sean A Roles, Austin M. Skinner, Stephanie Tan

Affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To utilize multi-criteria optimization (MCO) in a targeted fashion to quickly and easily improve dose to the rectum when treating the prostate with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)....

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. Noël, 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...

Use of Radiopaque Rectal Spacer for IGRT – a Preliminary Analysis of Alignment Accuracy and Interobserver Variability

Authors: Joseph A. Miccio, Nicholas J. Potter, Zain Siddiqui

Affiliation: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fiducial markers are the gold standard for prostate alignment during CT-based image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT). Radiopaque hydrogel rectal spacers reduce rectal toxicity by displacing the rec...

Virtual Monoenergetic Imaging for Radiotherapy: A Single CT Acquisition for Both Target Delineation and Dose Calculation

Authors: Harold Y Hu, Yanle Hu, Shuai Leng, Maryam Sadeghian, Joe Swicklik

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Basis Scottsdale, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy CT simulation often requires two scans: a non-contrast scan for dose calculation and a contrast-enhanced scan for target delineation. Photon-counting-detector (PCD) CT allows the...