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A No-Reference Medical Image Quality Assessment Method Based on Automated Distortion Recognition Technology: Application to Preprocessing in MRI-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: Jiayun Chen, Shengqi Chen, Yuan Tang, Zilin Wang, Guohua Wu, Jianan Wu

Affiliation: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen Center, School of Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a novel no-reference image quality assessment (NRIQA) method for evaluating the effectiveness of image preprocessing in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT), thereby enhancing clini...

A Novel Metric for Predicting Heart Dose Assessment in Left-Sided Breast Cancer Radiotherapy

Authors: Yufeng Cao, Arun Gopal, Kai Huang, Kai Wang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The treatment of left-sided breast tumors poses significant concerns regarding the risk of radiation-induced damage to nearby organs, particularly the heart. In clinical practice, breath-hold...

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...

An Automated System for MRI Coil Performance Evaluation

Authors: Michael Cuddy, Samuel J. Fahrenholtz, Khushnood Hamdani, Saman Jirjes, Robert G. Paden, Jeremiah W. Sanders, William F. Sensakovic, Wolfgang Stefan, Jeffrey Xiao, Yuxiang Zhou

Affiliation: Mayo, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Title: An automated system for MRI coil performance evaluation

Purpose: To develop an automated quality control (QC) system for MRI coils to assess element-level signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), ar...

An Automated Tool for the Categorization of a Clinical Database By Anatomic Region for Big Data Applications

Authors: Yasin Abdulkadir, Justin Hink, James M. Lamb, Jack Neylon

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Curation remains a significant barrier to the use of ‘big data’ radiotherapy planning databases of 100,000 patients or more. Anatomic site of treatment is an important stratification for almo...

An Integrated, Web-Based Tool for Automated Treatment Time Calculations, Data Visualization, and Documentation for Superficial Radiotherapy Using an SRT-100 Vision

Authors: Stephen D. Davis, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Noah S. Kalman, Yongsook C. Lee, Michael Leyva, Alejandro Rene Llanes Lopez, Carlos M. Rivera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli

Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate treatment time calculation is a critical component of superficial radiotherapy (SRT), particularly for the SRT-100 Vision, where dose delivery depends on applicator geometry, treatme...

Automated Decision Workflow Using Fast Monte Carlo Dose Calculations for Daily Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Ergun E. Ahunbay, Abdul Parchur, Eric S. Paulson, Ilaria Rinaldi, Angelo Schiavi, Li Zhao

Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Radiation Oncology (Maastro), GROW School for Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online adaptive replanning is often necessary in Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) due to the sensitivity of proton dose distributions to daily anatomical changes. A rapid, automated ...

Automated Framework for Predicting Tumour Growth in Vestibular Schwannomas Using Contrast-Enhanced T1-Weighted MRI

Authors: Mehdi Amini, Minerva Becker, Simina Chiriac, Alexandre Cusin, Dimitrios Daskalou, Ghasem Hajianfar, Sophie Neveu, Marcella Pucci, Yazdan Salimi, Pascal Senn, Habib Zaidi

Affiliation: Geneva University Hospital, Division of Radiology, Diagnostic Department, Geneva University Hospitals, Service of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Geneva University Hospitals

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Personalized prediction of vestibular schwannoma (VS) tumour growth is crucial for guiding patient management decisions toward observation versus intervention. This study proposes an automate...

Automated IMPT Treatment Planning for CSI: Enhancing Efficiency with Auto-Segmentation and Scripting

Authors: Katja M. Langen, William Andrew LePain, Robert Muiruri, Vivi Nguyen, Mosa Pasha, Roelf L. Slopsema, Alexander Stanforth, Yinan Wang, Mingyao Zhu

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) treatment planning for craniospinal irradiation (CSI) is complex and requires extensive effort from the planner. This study aims to enhance planning ...

Automated Plan Optimization Using an Adaptive Objective Function Template in Prostate Cancer

Authors: Michael Joseph Dance, Shiva K. Das, John Dooley, David V. Fried, Spencer Lynch, Michael Repka, Shivani Sud, Neil Ari Wijetunga

Affiliation: University of North Carolina

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The growing complexity of radiation therapy treatment planning presents challenges in maintaining efficient clinical workflows while ensuring plan quality. This study evaluates the use of an ...

Automated Review of Radiation Treatment Delivery Reports Using Openai

Authors: Ramesh Boggula, Nikhil Jordan Shad

Affiliation: Wayne State University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of OpenAI in reviewing large volumes of radiation delivery reports from Mobius3D/FX. The goal was to assess whether automating this process could identify potent...

Automated Tool for Radiotherapy Initial Patient Setup: A Robust Approach Based on Vertebral Identification

Authors: Hailun Pan, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang, Yibin Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology,Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, , Shanghai Jiaotong University School Of Medicine, Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate patient positioning is critical in radiotherapy (RT) to ensure effective treatment delivery and minimize harming surrounding healthy tissues. Vertebral misalignment during RT setup h...

Automated Treatment Planning for Stereotactic Recurrent Head and Neck Cancers Using Knowledge-Based Planning, Multicriteria Optimization, and Dosimetric Scorecards

Authors: Shane McCarthy, Damodar Pokhrel, William St. Clair, Eddy S Yang

Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Demonstration of automated stereotactic treatment planning for recurrent head and neck (RHN) cancers using knowledge-based planning, multicriteria optimization (MCO), and dosimetric scorecard...

Automating Protocol-Specific Chart Checking in Radiotherapy

Authors: Jiajin Fan, Ulrich Langner, Qiongge Li, Jian Liu, Wei Nie, Edwin Quashie

Affiliation: Brown University Health, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program, Inova Hospital, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Chart checking in radiotherapy ensures treatment plans meet clinical and safety standards. For patients in clinical trials, protocol-specific requirements add complexity, making manual rev...

Automating Radiographic Sharp Score Prediction in Rheumatoid Arthritis Using Multistage Deep Learning Methods

Authors: Hajar Moradmand, Lei Ren

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Sharp-van der Heijde (SvH) score is essential for assessing joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from radiographic images. However, manual scoring is time-intensive and prone to v...

Automation of Daily, Monthly, and Annual Image Quality Controls of Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) Systems

Authors: Alvaro Daniel Cruz Cortes, Robin Enric Lopez Fonseca, Valeria Pérez Martínez

Affiliation: National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Faculty of Sciences, Biomedical Physics Program, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Faculty of Sciences, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Faculty of Sciences, Physics Program

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automate and evaluate daily, monthly, and annual QC of IGRT systems, following the AAPM TG-198 protocol, through the development of a graphical user interface that enables efficient analysis ...

BEST IN PHYSICS THERAPY: Population-Based Automated Organs-at-Risk Contouring Outlier Detection and Visualization without Requiring Patient-Specific Reference Contour

Authors: Rex A. Cardan, Carlos E. Cardenas, Quan Chen, Jingwei Duan, Joseph Harms, Joel A. Pogue, Richard A. Popple, Yi Rong, Dennis N. Stanley, Natalie N. Viscariello, Libing Zhu

Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Mayo Clinic Arizona, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Manual verification of organs-at-risk(OARs) delineations is a critical yet time-intensive process, often susceptible to unintentional oversights. To assist the reviewing process, a population...

Breastplan-Helper: Publicly Shared Source Scripting Toolset to Assist in 3D Breast Planning

Authors: Ryan Clark, Anthony Magliari, Luis Felipe Oliveira E Silva, Yang Sheng, Jason R Vickress, Qingrong Jackie Wu, Giulianne Rivelli Rodrigues Zaratim

Affiliation: Verspeeten Family Cancer Center, Office of Medical Affairs, Varian, A Siemens Healthineers Company, Confiar Radioterapia, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop a toolset to replace several of the tedious steps required to manually generate 3D breast treatment plans using static gantry forward planned tangent beams.

Methods: Eclipse Sc...

Can Automated Log-File Analysis Provide Insight into Machine Performance across Distinct Clinics?

Authors: Kellin M De Jesus, Leon Dunn, Les Sztandera, David H. Thomas

Affiliation: IsoAnalytics Pty. Ltd., Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Machine accuracy and performance are critical for ensuring the safety and efficacy of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT and VMAT). This study aims to analyze a large and diverse set of l...

Centralizing Resources with a Microsoft-Based Wiki Platform: Enhancing Collaboration and Efficiency in Radiation Oncology

Authors: Simon Brundage, Jiajin Fan, Ulrich Langner, Qiongge Li, Jian Liu, Wei Nie, Edwin Quashie, Xiaofeng Zhu

Affiliation: Brown University Health, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program, Inova Hospital, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Managing departmental policies, clinical protocols, QA procedures, workflows, and troubleshooting documentation is critical in radiation oncology. A Microsoft-based wiki platform was devel...

Clinical Implementation of Automated Contour Quality Assurance in Head and Neck Radiotherapy

Authors: Sam Armstrong, Jamison Louis Brooks, Nicole Johnson, Douglas John Moseley, Cassie Sonnicksen, Erik J. Tryggestad

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility of a shallow learning-based quality assurance (QA) tool designed to assist human reviewers in assessing organ-at-risk (OAR) contours for head and neck radiotherapy...

Clinical Validation of Fully Automated Script for Plan Conversion between Linacs with Different Mlc Model

Authors: David L. Barbee, Paulina E. Galavis, Lena Adel Samad, Jose R. Teruel Antolin

Affiliation: NYU, NYU Langone Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate an automated script that converts treatment plans of varying Varian MLC models

Methods: A C# script was developed using the Eclipse Scripting API to convert treatment plans...

Commissioning of an AI-Assisted Tool for Enhancing Post-Radiosurgery Follow-up in Multiple Brain Metastases Patients

Authors: Rex Carden, Carlos E. Cardenas, Ho-hsin Rita Chang, John B Fiveash, Heinzman A. Katherine, Yogesh Kumar, Gaurav Nitin Rathi, Richard A. Popple, Kayla Lewis Steed

Affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Brain metastases (BMs) often require multiple radiotherapy (RT) courses as new lesions appear. Comparing follow-up imaging with prior RT plans is time-intensive. We developed an AI tool that ...

Development and Evaluation of Aria Report-Based Initial Chart Check Tool

Authors: Ulrich Langner, Timothy Leech, Oleksii Semeniuk

Affiliation: Brown University Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To standardize and improve quality of the chart review process, while simultaneously increasing the efficiency of the physicist, by allowing them to allocate more time for other items.
Met...

Development and Validation of a Deep Learning-Based Auto-Segmentation Module for Vestibular Schwannoma

Authors: John Byun, Steven D Chang, Cynthia Fu-Yu Chuang, Xuejun Gu, Melanie Hayden Gephart, Yusuke Hori, Fred Lam, Gordon Li, Lianli Liu, Weiguo Lu, David Park, Erqi Pollom, Elham Rahimy, Deyaaldeen Abu Reesh, Scott Soltys, Gregory Szalkowski, Lei Wang, Xianghua Ye, Kangning Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate and automated delineation of vestibular schwannoma (VS) volume is crucial for disease management, as both treatment approaches (stereotactic radiosurgery and invasive surgery) and mo...

Development and Validation of a Scalable Radiomics Pipeline for Lung Cancer Research Using Clinical and Public Datasets

Authors: Pradeep Bhetwal, Yingxuan Chen, Wookjin Choi, Michael Dichmann, Adam Dicker, Rupesh Ghimire, Yevgeniy Vinogradskiy, Maria Werner-Wasik

Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiomics has emerged as a powerful tool in medical research. However, the lack of standardized and reproducible pipelines limits its clinical adoption. This study developed a robust and scal...

Development of a Radiomics-Dosiomics Mcode Ontology Extension for Radiotherapy

Authors: John Kildea, Odette Rios-Ibacache, Amal Zouaq

Affiliation: McGill University, Polytechnique Montréal

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Even though Electronic medical records (EHRs) are now in widespread use in healthcare, and Artificial Intelligence tools incorporating radiomics are used to identify tumors in medical imag...

Direct-to-Unit Dose Calculations for Stereotactic Radiosurgery on a C-Arm Linac with Modern on-Board Imaging Solutions

Authors: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Lauren E Henke, Rojano Kashani, Haley K Perlow, Alex T. Price, Atefeh Rezaei, Prashant Vempati, Runyon C. Woods

Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The HyperSight imaging feature on C-arm linacs(HS-CBCT) offers increased CT number accuracy over conventional on-board imaging. The C-arm geometry allows for noncoplanar treatments common to ...

Enhanced 3D Volumetric Denoising for Low-Dose CT Images Using Hformer

Authors: Edward Robert Criscuolo, Chenlu Qin, Deshan Yang, Zhendong Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Low-dose CT (LDCT) imaging minimizes radiation exposure but introduces significant noise, compromising image quality. While deep learning-based denoising models such as HFormer achieve sta...

Evaluating the Performance and Limitations of an Automated Treatment Planning Tool for Intact Breast Radiotherapy across Diverse Patient Populations

Authors: Shatha Al Afifi, Hana Baroudi, Leonard Che Fru, Laurence Edward Court, Suzanne B. Evans, Kent A. Gifford, Adam D. Melancon, Melissa P. Mitchell, Issa Mohamad, Patricia Murina, Manickam Muruganandham, Tucker J. Netherton, Callistus M. Nguyen, Joshua S. Niedzielski, Deborah L. Schofield, Simona Shaitelman, Willie Shaw, Sanjay S. Shete, Adam Shulman, Brendon Smith, Sheeba Thengumpallil, Carlos Daniel Venencia, Conny Vrieling

Affiliation: University of Cape Town, MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of the Free State, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, King Hussein Cancer Center, Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dra., Hirslanden Clinique des Grangettes, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Yale University, The University of Texas, MD Anderson, Houston TX

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Automated contouring and planning tools are usually trained on single-institution datasets, seldom tested across diverse patient populations. This introduces a risk of population bias, res...

Evaluating the Radiological Safety of 64Cu-Macrin in PET/MRI Studies through Radiopharmaceutical Dosimetry

Authors: Alejandro Bertolet, Mislav Bobić, Carlos Huesa-Berral, Aileen O'Shea, Ralph Weissleder

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a pipeline for estimating the absorbed dose to various organs from positron emission tomography (PET) combined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We use this pipeline to evalua...

Evaluating the Role of Gradient Magnitude in Entorhinal Cortex for Dementia Diagnosis Using T1 MR Images

Authors: Yongha Gi, Jinju Heo, Jinyoung Hong, Yunhui Jo, Yousun KO, HyeongJin Lim, Sang Yoon PARK, Myonggeun Yoon

Affiliation: Korea University, Institute of Global Health Technology (IGHT), Korea University, Republic of Korea

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of the gradient magnitude (GM) feature of the entorhinal cortex, observed in T1 MR images, in dementia classification.
Methods: A total of 1,422 ADNI T1 MR da...

Hypersight® Offline Adaptive Workflow

Authors: Doris Dimitriadis/Dimitriadou, Denisa R. Goia, M. Saiful Huq, Ronald John Lalonde, Noor Mail, Adam Olson, Tyler Wilhite

Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The goal of the HyperSight® offline adaptive-workflow is to create a methodical approach to adaptive-radiotherapy (ART) that considers modifications in patient setup and anatomy. Through effi...

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...

Improvements from Monte Carlo Simulations over Pencil Beam Algorithms for Normal Tissue Dose Reconstruction in Proton Therapy Patients

Authors: Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, Keith T Griffin, Jae Won Jung, Cari M Kitahara, Choonik Lee, Choonsik Lee, Aimee L McNamara, Matthew Mille, Harald Paganetti, Sergio Morato Rafet, Jan PO Schuemann, Jungwook Shin, Torunn I Yock

Affiliation: University of Michigan, East Carolina University, Massachusetts General Hospital, National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Institute of Cancer Research

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy dose reconstruction enables retrospective epidemiological studies that connect late health effects to the organ-absorbed radiation doses received during treatment. Though clinica...

Large Language Model Agents for Automated Radiotherapy Planning: A Knowledge-Enhanced Reinforcement Learning Approach

Authors: Hassan Bagher-Ebadian, Anthony J. Doemer, Ryan Hall, Joshua P. Kim, Bing Luo, Benjamin Movsas, Humza Nusrat, Kundan S Thind

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the development and feasibility of local LLM-based agents to automate radiotherapy treatment planning, aiming to improve planning efficiency and consistency, while pre...

Maximizing Integrated Treatment Planning Tools to Increase Automation for X-Ray-Based Adaptive Lung Sabr

Authors: Shahed Badiyan, Chien-Yi Liao, Mu-Han Lin, David D.M. Parsons, Justin D. Visak, Brien Timothy Washington, Kenneth Westover, Yuanyuan Zhang

Affiliation: 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, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adaptive radiotherapy (ART) programs are resource-intensive due to their technical complexities, requiring highly skilled planners. Leveraging integrated automated treatment planning system (...

Multi-Criteria Optimization in Medical Physics Resource Allocation: Design of an Efficient and Equitable Scheduling System

Authors: Dalton Griner, Kathryn L. Kolsky, Joseph John Lucido, Andrew J. Veres

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This project aimed to automate a complex and time-consuming employee scheduling process. By replacing the traditional manual method with a multi-criteria optimization-based system (MCO), the ...

Oncoflat: Automated 3D-to-2D Bolus Unfolding Tool for Radiation Therapy

Authors: Jeonghoon Park, Amritha Praveen, Siddhant Sen, James J. Sohn, Ethan D. Stolen

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, The University of Chicago, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate fabrication of custom boluses is essential in radiation therapy to enhance dose delivery to superficial tumors, especially in anatomically complex regions. This study introduces a no...

Oncoseed: Automated Workflow Generation for Pre-or and or-Plan Comparison in Prostate Seed Implants

Authors: Jaehee Chun, Jin Sung Kim, Siddhant Sen, James J. Sohn, Ethan D. Stolen

Affiliation: Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Oncosoft Inc

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In LDR brachytherapy for prostate cancer, anatomical changes between pre-planning and implantation require adjustment of needle and seed configurations. Currently, clinics spend significant t...

Optimizing Motion Management QA: Clinical Integration of Aapm TG-306 for the Radixact Synchrony System

Authors: Hulya Ozdemir Buss, Jeffrey Geiger, Kim Howard, Julius G. Ojwang, Neelu Soni

Affiliation: Mercy Hospital Springfield

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Radixact Synchrony system integrates real-time motion tracking and compensates to improve treatment accuracy for moving targets. This study presents a streamlined and efficient quality as...

Optimizing Phantom Measurement of Simt Radiosurgery

Authors: Mark W. Geurts, Bridget Ann Melke

Affiliation: Aspirus Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a tool that streamlines and standardizes the process of positioning the SRS MapCHECK detector for intersecting multiple metastases during SRS QA of Single-Isocenter, Multiple Ta...

Personalized and Automated Head & Neck Radiotherapy Planning with AI-Guided Optimization

Authors: Michael Bowers, Patrik Brodin, Madhur Garg, Rafi Kabarriti, William P. Martin, Todd R. McNutt, Julie Shade, Wolfgang A. Tomé, Christian Velten

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Oncospace, Inc., Montefiore Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Development of an automated planning tool utilizing AI generated patient-specific dose-volume histogram predictions for rapid H&N plan generation.
Methods: Planning best-practices were dev...

Pilot Clinical Implementation of Auto-Planning Using Multicriteria Optimization for Pelvis Radiotherapy

Authors: Shifeng Chen, Erica Fisler, Arun Gopal, Mariana Guerrero, Jason Hendershot, Kai Huang, Eric Kusmaul, Adam Schrum, Megan Steinberg, Kai Wang

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department Radiation Oncology, Kaufman Cancer Center, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical System Central Maryland Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore Washington Medical Center Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Our goal is to develop and clinically deploy an automated planning tool using multicriteria optimization (MCO) for VMAT in prostate only, whole pelvis radiotherapy treatments.
Methods:<...

Streamlining Linac Mechanical QA Workflow with Javascript and Customizable PDF Templates

Authors: Sean P. Devan, Cory S. Knill, Choonik Lee, Claire Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Tools such as step-by-step instructions, checklists, and automated calculations can improve process efficiency, mitigate errors, and facilitate standardization across different users and clin...

The Effect of CT Reconstruction Kernel and Slice Thickness on AI-Based CAD Measurement of Hypodense Volume and Aspects Value for Stroke Evaluation in Non-Contrast Head CT.

Authors: Matthew S Brown, John M. Hoffman, William Hsu, Grace Hyun Kim, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Spencer Harrison Welland, Anil Yadav

Affiliation: Department of Bioengineering, UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, UCLA Department of Radiology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Non-contrast CT (NCCT) is frequently used in initial evaluation of suspected stroke to rule out intracerebral hemorrhage. Quantitative scoring systems like the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT...

The Iroc Houston Online User Portal - an Online Web Tool for Clinical Trial Sites

Authors: Paola E. Alvarez, Robert Dejournett, Mallory Glenn, Stephen F. Kry, Jessica R. Lowenstein, Andrea Molineu, Paige A. Taylor

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current IROC Houston practices are often reactive in nature, relying on several manual processing steps to receive and review institution data and distribute credentialing information. The IR...

The Topas Monte Carlo Framework – Status and Outlook after 15 Years of Development

Authors: Alejandro Bertolet, Jorge Naoki Dominguez Kondo, Bruce A. Faddegon, Thongchai Masilela, Isaac Meyer, Victor V. Onecha, Harald Paganetti, Jose A. Ramos-Mendez, Jan PO Schuemann, Wook-Geun Shin

Affiliation: University of California San Francisco, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present the results of 15 years of developments of the TOPAS TOol for PArticle Simulation framework, and to highlight recent and new developments.

Methods: Fundamental understanding...

Toward Harmonized AI-Based Quantitative CT: A Voxel-Printed, Patient Specific Phantom for Cross-Platform Harmonization

Authors: Aditya P. Apte, Joseph O. Deasy, Yusuf Emre Erdi, Anqi Fu, Johannes Hertrich, Andrew Jackson, Usman Mahmood, Jason Ocana, Trahan Sean, Amita Shukla-Dave

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automated AI-based quantitative CT tools hold immense promise for advancing clinical decision-making, yet their reproducibility and generalizability remain vulnerable to variability in imagin...

Unlocking Adaptive Radiotherapy Flexibility: Integrating Ethos Adaptive Therapy and Halcyon IGRT with Scripting Innovations

Authors: Min Geon Choi, Sean J. Domal, Ruiqi Li, Taoran Li, Mu-Han Lin, Yang Kyun Park, David D.M. Parsons, Justin D. Visak

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ethos X-ray-guided online adaptive radiotherapy (ART) enables precise, daily adaptive treatments but requires significant resources, limiting widespread adoption. Many treatment sites do not ...