Authors: Zahra Ahmadi Ganjeh, Stefan Both, Peter Dendooven, Jeffrey Free, Brian Zapien Campos
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Particle Therapy Research Center (PARTREC), Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Positron emission tomography (PET) has been investigated for range monitoring in intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), but real-time feedback been limited due to the focus on long-lived ...
Authors: Chloe Duncan, Andrew Kanawati, Peter Malek, Tess Reynolds
Affiliation: University of Sydney, Westmead Hospital, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pedicle screw fixation, a standard spinal surgery procedure, has high misplacement rates (~40%) which decrease with surgeon experience. However, opportunities for surgical rehearsal, training...
Authors: Adi Robinson, Michael J. Tallhamer
Affiliation: Centura Health, AdventHealth Orlando
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the integration of Cherenkov imaging into radiation therapy practices, focusing on its utility in enhancing treatment precision, patient safety, and clinical decis...
Authors: Clifford Eskey, Scott Gordon-Wylie, Scott Gordon-Wylie, Dhrubo Jyoti, Daniel Reeves, John B. Weaver
Affiliation: Flow Aluminum, Dartmouth College, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, University of Washington, Dartmouth-Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is the preferred treatment for ischemic stroke from large vessel occlusion. The thrombus or clot is extracted from the vessel via a catheter using a stent retriev...
Authors: Mary Gronberg, Kelly Kisling, Ana Maria Marques da Silva
Affiliation: University of California, San Diego, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the current status of online teaching in medical physics and identify effective active learning strategies for global medical physics education.
Methods: A scoping review was c...
Authors: Simona Cacciatore, Albert Du, Ryan T. Flynn, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Patrick M Hill, Daniel E. Hyer, Eric Jensen, Kaustubh A. Patwardhan, Julien Smeets, Blake R. Smith, Nhan Vu, Karsten K. Wake
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Ion Beam Applications (IBA), University of Iowa, Iowa Health Care
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate time reduction strategies for the Dynamic Collimation System (DCS) using an IBA (Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium) proton therapy system. Delivery time for a multi-energy-layer patient s...
Authors: Wesley E. Bolch, Robert Joseph Dawson, Wyatt Smither
Affiliation: University of Florida
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To design a novel course that reinforces key medical physics concepts through a series of practicum sessions, where students learn and apply the Monte Carlo radiation transport code, PHITS, c...
Authors: Marwan Belal AbuHaija, Anis Ahmad, Chase Prescott Anderson, Nesrin Dogan, John C. Ford, Alan Pollack, Junwei Shi, Jorge D Vega, Gabriel Enrique de Hostos
Affiliation: University of Miami, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Raman Spectroscopy (RS) is a non-invasive, label free imaging modality that gathers intrinsic molecular vibrational information. Portable RS systems expand affordability and convenience, supp...
Authors: Usha Robins Abraham, Monique Lockhart Chisem, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Janos Juhasz, Michael Leyva, Carlos M. Rivera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli, Vanessa Vega Fleites
Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate breath hold (BH) gated treatments rely heavily on patient cooperation. Maintaining consistent breath-hold levels can be challenging for patients. Surface image guidance (SGRT) is ...
Authors: Emi Ai Eastman, Vu Nguyen, Alexander W. Scott, Lucien Zang, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou
Affiliation: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Three key features were developed to substantially improve a previously in-house developed CT protocol website: a structured backend for efficient protocol creation and edit; the ability t...
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...
Authors: Jessica Fagerstrom
Affiliation: University of Washington
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To explore how interdisciplinary partnerships between physics educators and medical physicists can enhance student preparation for careers in medical physics by integrating applied medical...
Authors: Rebecca Lamoureux, Zahra (Zara) Razi, Zachary Whipps
Affiliation: University of New Mexico Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patient mispositioning in CT imaging contributes to inconsistent radiation dose delivery and suboptimal image quality, impacting patient safety and diagnostic outcomes. This study evaluates a...
Authors: Brook Byrd, Lisha Chen, Michael LaRiviere, Baozhu Lu, John Plastaras, Brian W Pogue, Emily Xiong, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Abstract Preview: Purpose: For total skin electron therapy (TSET), achieving optimal dose distribution depends on precise patient positioning, which is often influenced by daily variability. Cherenkov imaging offers a ...