Medical Physics

Scholarly Work & Publications (2020-2024)

Featuring student and faculty contributions; student authors are bolded.

Peer-reviewed publications
Published:

  1. T. Kaulfers, G. Lattery, C. Cheng, X. Zhao, B. Selvaraj, H. Wu, A. M. Chhabra, J. I. Choi, H. Lin, C. B. Simone, S. Hasan, M. Kang, and J. Chang, "Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Bragg Peak Conformal FLASH in Prostate Cancer Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy," Cancers 16, 798 (2024).
  2. Calugaru, Z. Whiting, B. Delacruz, D. Ma, B. Garcia, A. Goenka, and J. Chang, "Direct dosimetric comparison of linear accelerator vs. Gamma Knife fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (fSRT) of large brain tumors," Medical Dosimetry 48, 31-36 (2023).
  3. X. Chang, L. Huang, J. Liu, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "Monte Carlo dosimetry of a novel Yttrium-90 disc source for episcleral brachytherapy," Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics 24, e14140 (2023).
  4. Lattery, T. Kaulfers, C. Cheng, X. Zhao, B. Selvaraj, H. Lin, C. B. Simone, 2nd, J. I. Choi, J. Chang, and M. Kang, "Pencil Beam Scanning Bragg Peak FLASH Technique for Ultra-High Dose Rate Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treatment," Cancers (Basel) 15 (2023).
  5. C. Riegel, J. D. Nosrati, B. U. Sidiqi, A. Cooney, Y. R. Wuu, L. Lee, and L. Potters, "Determining Combined Modality Dosimetric Constraints by Integration of IMRT and LDR Prostate Brachytherapy Dosimetry and Correlation with Toxicity," Adv Radiat Oncol 8, 101156 (2023).
  6. J. Zhang, Y. Zhao, J. T. Baker, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "Implementation of Level-3 Autonomous Patient-Specific Quality Assurance with Automated Human Interactive Devices," International Journal of Medical Physics, Clinical Engineering and Radiation Oncology 12, 99-113 (2023).
  7. D. Koffler, B. Sidiqi, M. Keohane, S. Viswanatha, L. Huang, B. Garcia, E. Calugaru, J. Chang, J. Ellis, M. Schulder, and A. Goenka, "Does Size Matter? On the Role of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Large Vestibular Schwannomas as Seen in an Institutional Experience of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for High-Grade Tumors," World Neurosurgery 172, e120-e129 (2023).
  8. C. Riegel, A. Cooney, S. To, D. Guest, B. Lee, M. Lim, and L. Potters, "Integrating external beam and prostate seed implant dosimetry for intermediate and high-risk prostate cancer using biologically effective dose: Impact of image registration technique," Brachytherapy 21, 853-863 (2022).
  9. S. Blum, E. Silvestrini, J. Weinstein, and C. Greben, "Post-treatment Exposure Rates for <sup>90</sup>Y Microsphere Patients: A Comparison of Products," Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, jnmt.122.264335 (2022)

Manuscripts in preparation:

  1. Jason Lima, Jingqiao Zhang, Yizhou Zhao, Sandeepan Ganguly, Jameson T. Baker, Yijian Cao, Jenghwa Chang. “L4 Automation of IMRT QA with the AutoFrame Robotic Platform,” accepted by the International Journal of Medical Physics, Clinical Engineering and Radiation Oncology (IJMPCERO).
  2. Muhammad Hamza, Balaji Selvaraj, Grant Lattery, Chingyun Cheng, Xingyi Zhao, Tyler Kaulfers, Huifang Zhai, Gang Yu, Zhiqiang Han, Isabelle Choi, Charles Simone II, Christopher Barker, Jenghwa Chang, Minglei Kang, Haibo Lin. “Bragg-peak FLASH Biological Optimization with Dose Escalation in Ocular SBRT.” Medical Physics. (in preparation)
  3. Xingyi Zhao, Muhammad Hamza, Chingyun Cheng , Balaji Selvaraj , Tyler Kaulfers, Grant Lattery, J. Isabelle Choi, Charles B. Simone II, Haibo Lin, Jenghwa Chang, Minglei Kang. “Dosimetric characteristics of two predominant techniques in the delivery of conformal proton pencil beam scanning,” Medical Physics. (in preparation)
  4. Tyler Kaulfers, Grant Lattery, Muhammad Hamza, Xingyi Zhao, Charles Simone, Haibo Lin, Alex Bookbinder, Chingyun Cheng, Jenghwa Chang, Minglei Kang. “The dosimetric and dose rate characteristics between Bragg peak FLASH and mini–Ridge filter Techniques for partial breast FLASH treatment planning.” (in preparation)
  5. Echezona Obi, Lyu Huang, Jenghwa Chang, Jameson T. Baker, and Yijian Cao. “Assessing the Impact of Humidity and Post-Irradiation Time on Gafchromic EBT4 Film Dosimetry.” (in preparation)
  6. Jessica Jung, Lyu Huang, Nicholas Coupey, Jenghwa Chang, and Yijian Cao. “The Feasibility of 3D-Printed Phantoms for Film-Based Dose Verification in Intravascular Brachytherapy.” (in preparation)
  7. Sean Grace, Lyu Huang, Lin Wang, and Yijian Cao. “Development of a 3D-Printed Inhomogeneous Phantom for End-to-End Testing of Model-Based Dose Calculation Algorithms (MBDCAs) in High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy.” (in preparation)

Abstracts:

2024

  1. B. Chykirda and M. J. Vaccarelli, "The Utility of ROILS “Case Study” Reports: A “Quick” Reading Guide," Proc. AAMD  (2024).
  2. S. Ganguly, R. Ma, C. Polvorosa, J. Baker, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "PO-GPV-T-218, A Novel Framework for Multi-Modal Data Fusion in Radiation Oncology," Medical Physics 51, 7958 (2024).
  3. S. Ganguly, R. Ma, C. Polvorosa, J. Baker, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "TU300-GPD(B)-LOUNGE-357, Standardizing Multi-Center Institutional Radiation Oncology Treatment Protocols," Medical Physics 51, 7769 (2024).
  4. S. Ganguly, R. Ma, C. Polvorosa, J. Chang, Y. Cao, and J. Baker, "Standardization of Treatment Protocols for Multi-Center Institutional Health Systems," International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics 120, e624 (2024).
  5. S. Grace, L. Huang, L. Wang, and Y. Cao, "TU300-GPD(B)-LOUNGE-390, Development of a 3D-Printed Inhomogeneous Phantom for End-to-End Testing of Model-Based Dose Calculation Algorithms (MBDCAs) in High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy," Medical Physics 51, 7780 (2024).
  6. M. Hamza, G. Lattery, B. Selvaraj, C. Cheng, X. Zhao, T. Kaulfers, H. Zhai, G. F. Yu, J. I. Choi, C. B. S. II, H. Lin, C. Barker, J. Chang, and M. Kang5, "Enhancing Ocular SBRT Dose Escalation While Maintaining Current Standards through Bragg Peak Flash Biological Optimization," Medical Physics 51, 6588 (2024).
  7. M. Hamza, B. Selvaraj, G. Lattery, C. Cheng, X. Zhao, T. Kaulfers, A. Zhai, F. Yu, Z. Han, I. J. Choi, C. B. S. Ii, C. A. Barker, J. Chang, M. Kang, and H. Lin, "Enhancing Organs-at-Risk Protection in Ocular SBRT with Bragg-Peak FLASH Biological Optimization," International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics 120, e134 (2024).
  8. M. Hamza, B. Selvaraj, G. Lattery, C. Cheng, X. Zhao, T. Kaulfers, H. Zhai, G. Yu, Z. Han, I. Choi, C. S. II, C. Barker, J. Chang, M. Kang, and H. Lin, "Bragg-peak FLASH biological optimization with dose escalation in ocular SBRT," Proc. PTCOG North America  (2024).
  9. A. Hyde, J. Zhang, J. Lima, J. Baker, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "TU300-GPD(B)-LOUNGE-73, Computing Vision Enhanced Auto Treatment Planning Tool for Model-Based Parameter Prediction," Medical Physics 51, 7673 (2024).
  10. J. Jung, E. Calugaru, K. O’carroll, and J. Chang, "TU300-GPD(B)-LOUNGE-179, The Comparison of Target Volumes Used in Treatment Planning of Glomus Jugulare in Gamma Knife," Medical Physics 51, 7710 (2024).
  11. J. Jung, L. Huang, N. Coupey, J. Chang, and Y. Cao, "The Feasibility of 3D-Printed Phantoms for Film-Based Dose Verification in Intravascular Brachytherapy," Medical Physics 51, 6573 (2024).
  12. J. S. Jung, Y. Cao, N. Coupey, L. Huang, and J. Chang, "Dosimetric Analysis and Outcome Correlations in Intravenous Brachytherapy for Coronary Artery Disease: A Retrospective Study," International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics 120, e143 (2024).
  13. T. Kaulfers, G. Lattery, M. Hamza, X. Zhao, C. Simone, H. Lin, A. Bookbinder, C. Cheng, J. Chang, and M. Kang;, "Bragg-peak FLASH biological optimization with dose escalation in ocular SBRT," Proc. FRPT  (2024).
  14. P. E. Kpohou, L. Huang, L. Wang, M. A. Trager, and Y. Cao, "TU300-GPD(B)-LOUNGE-237, Dosimetric Comparison of TG43 and Hounsfield Unit-Based Acurosbv Approaches in H.a.M Brachytherapy," Medical Physics 51, 7729 (2024).
  15. R. Ma, S. Ganguly, C. Polvorosa, J. Baker, J. Chang, and Y. Cao, "The Directive Application: Enhancing Clinical Workflow and Transforming Oncology Care with Centralized Data Management," International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics 120, e643-e644 (2024).
  16. R. Ma, S. Ganguly, C. Polvorosa, J. T. Baker, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "PO-GPV-P-80, Enhancing Clinical Workflow in Radiation Oncology: The Development and Implementation of the Directive Application," Medical Physics 51, 7885 (2024).
  17. R. Ma, S. Ganguly, C. Polvorosa, J. T. Baker, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "PO-GPV-T-216, The Directive Application: Transforming Oncology Care with Centralized Data Management," Medical Physics 51, 7958 (2024).
  18. K. O’carroll, D. Yeoh, J. Lima, A. Goenka, J. Jung, M. Schulder, J. Chang, and E. Calugaru, "PO-GPV-T-180, The Impact of Inverse Planning Techniques on Clinical Outcomes for Brain Metastases Treated Using Gamma Knife SRS," Medical Physics 51, 7948 (2024).
  19. E. Obi, L. Huang, J. Chang, J. T. Baker, and Y. Cao, "TU300-GPD(B)-LOUNGE-210, Assessing the Impact of Humidity and Post-Irradiation Time on Gafchromic EBT4 Film Dosimetry," Medical Physics 51, 7720 (2024).
  20. M. Polanco, X. Chang, and J. Chang, "TU300-GPD(B)-LOUNGE-505, A Simple Monte-Carlo Treatment Planning System for Episcleral Brachytherapy Using a Novel High-Dose-Rate Y-90 Disc Source," Medical Physics 51, 7819 (2024).
  21. R. Rajkumar, L. Huang, L. Wang, M. A. Trager, and Y. Cao, "SU300-GPD(A)-LOUNGE-514, Implementing TG-372 Framework for Commissioning Model-Based Dose Calculation Algorithms (MBDCAs): A Single Institution Study," Medical Physics 51, 6773 (2024).

2023

  1. X. Chang, L. Huang, J. Liu, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "PO-GePV-T-243, Monte Carlo Study of the Clinical Application of the HDR Y-90 Disc Source in an Uveal Melanoma Brachytherapy," Medical Physics 50, e772 (2023).
  2. S. Ganguly, J. Zhang, J. Lima, Y. Cao, J. T. Baker, and J. Chang, "PO-GePV-D-42, Auto Assistant VMAT Planning with HID Automation," Medical Physics 50, e573 (2023).
  3. T. Kaulfers, G. Lattery, C. Cheng, S. Hasan, J. I. Choi, C. B. S. II, H. Lin, M. Kang, and J. Chang, "PO-GePV-T-69, Single-Energy Bragg-Peak Flash for Hypofractionated Prostate Radiotherapy," Medical Physics 50, e712 (2023).
  4. G. Lattery, T. Kaulfers, C. Cheng, S. Hasan, I. J. Choi, C. B. Simone, II, H. Lin, M. Kang, and J. Chang, "Proton Single-Energy Bragg-Peak FLASH Using Clinical Systems Can Achieve IMPT-Equivalent Plan Quality for Breast and Prostate Cancers," International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics 117, S141 (2023).
  5. G. Lattery, T. Kaulfers, C. Cheng, S. Hasan, J. I. Choi, C. B. S. II, H. Lin, M. Kang, and J. Chang, "SU-300-IePD-F7-3, Flash Proton Radiotherapy Planning with Ultrahigh Dose-Rate Single-Energy Bragg-Peak for Breast Cancer Patients," Medical Physics 50, e115 (2023).
  6. J. Lima, J. Zhang, S. Ganguly, Y. Zhao, J. T. Baker, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "TU-1125-372-4, Implementation of L4 Automation of Imrtqa with the Autoframe Robotic Platform," Medical Physics 50, e362 (2023).
  7. N. Rowe, J. Lima, K. O’carroll, A. Goenka, S. Ganguly, J. Chang, and E. Calugaru, "PO-GePV-T-399, Plan Quality Comparison for Multifraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery of Large Lesionsplanned with LGPv10 Vs LGPv11.3.1," Medical Physics 50, e826 (2023).
  8. R. Seechan and J. T. Baker, "PO-GePV-M-58, Assessing the Impact of Deep Learning Contouring on Clinical Contours Used in Prostate Radiotherapy," Medical Physics 50, e642 (2023).
  9. H. Zhang, O. Krieger, J. Chang, J. Antone, L. Potters, L. Lee, and Y. Cao, "Biological Effective Dose (BED) in Evaluation of Rectal Dose in Prostate Cancer Patients with Hydrogel Spacer Who Underwent an EBRT with Different Fractionation Schemes," International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics 117, e744 (2023).
  10. J. Zhang, S. Ganguly, J. Lima, Y. Zhao, J. Baker, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "Auto Assistant VMAT Planning with HID Automation," International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics 117, e745-e746 (2023).
  11. J. Zhang, J. Lima, S. Ganguly, Y. Zhao, J. Baker, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "Implementation of L4 Automation for Patient-Specific Quality Assurance Using the AUTOFRAME Platform and a Robotic Mechanism," International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics 117, e745 (2023).

2022

  1. X. Chang, L. Huang, Y. Cao, J. Liu, and J. Chang, "PO-GePV-T-29, Use Monte Carlo Simulations to Investigate the Energy Dependence of EBT-3 Film Dosimetry for a Y-90 Disc Source for Episcleral Brachytherapy," Medical Physics 49, e816 (2022).
  2. X. Chang, L. Huang, J. Liu, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "SA-B-Celestin-08, Monte Carlo Simulations of the Dose Distribution for a Novel Y-90 Disc Source for Episcleral Brachytherapy," Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics 23, e13643 (2022).
  3. X. Chang, L. Huang, J. Liu, Y. Cao, and J. Chang, "Using EBT3 Films and Monte Carlo Simulations to Determine the Percent Depth Dose of a New Y-90 Disc Source for Episcleral Brachytherapy," International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics 114, e548 (2022).
  4. B. Delacruz, E. Calugaru, B. Garcia, J. Chang, and A. Goenka, "PO-GePV-T-389, Dosimetric Comparison of Original Gamma Knife Plans and Optimized Gamma Knife Plans for Metastatic Brain Tumors," Medical Physics 49, e957 (2022).
  5. B. Garcia, E. Calugaru, B. Chitti, B. Delacruz, A. Goenka, and J. Chang, "TU-D1000-IePD-F3-05, Dosimetric Comparison of Linac-Based SRS and Gamma Knife Plans for Arteriovenous Malformations," Medical Physics 49, e385 (2022).
  6. E. Hintz, B. Delacruz, J. Chang, M. Schulder, and A. Goenka, "Mask Maturation and the Effects on Patient Movement and Treatment Times in Stereotactic Radiosurgery. 2022 RSS Scientific Meeting March 04, 2022 - March 06, 2022," Cureus 14, a716 (2022).
  7. L. Huang, X. Chang, J. Chang, J. Liu, and Y. Cao, "SU-H400-IePD-F7-03, Investigating Applicator Effect On the Depth-Dose Distribution of a Novel Y-90 Disc Source with 3D-Printed Film Dosimetry Tools," Medical Physics 49, e200 (2022).
  8. L. Huang, X. Chang, J. Liu, J. Chang, and Y. Cao, "PO-BPC-Exhibit Hall-20, Experimental Determination of In-Water Relative Dose Distribution for a Novel Y-90 Disc Source with 3D-Printed Film Dosimetry Tools," Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics 23, e13643 (2022).
  9. D. Koffler, M. Keohane, S. D. Viswanatha, E. Calugaru, J. Chang, M. Schulder, and A. Goenka, "Outcomes of Definitive and Adjuvant Radiosurgical Management of High Grade Vestibular Schwannomas. 2022 RSS Scientific Meeting March 04, 2022 - March 06, 2022," Cureus 14, a725 (2022).
  10. D. Flint, T. Zhang, P. Yepes, A. Adair, Q. Wang, C. Ruff, G. Engeseth, B. Gunn, S. Shaitelman, and G. Sawakuchi, "TH-D-202-02, Comparison of Variable Proton RBE Model Predictions in the Treatment Plans of Patients Who Developed Radiation-Induced Necrosis," Medical Physics 49, e597 (2022).

2021

  1. A. Cooney, S. To, D. Guest, and A. Rieg, "PO-GePV-M-142 Comparing Dose Summation Techniques for External Beam and LDR Brachytherapy for Combined Modality Prostate Cancer Treatment " Medical Physics 48, e615 (2021).
  2. M. Keohane, K. Crotteau, and A. Riegel, "PO-GePV-T-45 Creation and Validation of An Interactive Electron Cutout Library in a Clinical Environment " Medical Physics 48, e607 (2021).
  3. M. Keohane, Z. Whiting, D. Koffler, A. Goenka, E. Calugaru, and J. Chang, "PO-GePV-T-339 Treating Vestibular Schwannomas Abutting the Brainstem with SRS/fSRS Alone," Medical Physics 48, e607 (2021).
  4. V. Malesevic, L. Potters, A. C. Riegel, Y. Cao, and J. Baker, "SU-IePD-TRACK 3-05 Automated CTV Contouring for Prostate and Nodes Utilizing Deep Learning Contouring," Medical Physics 48, e134 (2021).
  5. W. O'Connell, E. Silvestrini, and M. Hernandez, "PO-GePV-P-10 Comparison of Estimated Radiation Dose Indices for Abdominal Pediatric Computed Tomography Examinations - Patient Chronological Age Versus Patient Water Equivalent Diameter " Medical Physics 48, e615 (2021).
  6. A. Skinner, S. Souri, J. Baker, E. Sudentas, and G. Gill, "PO-GePV-T-46 A Thorough Validation of Electron Monte-Carlo Dose Calculation Algorithm and Generation of Correction Factors for Independent Monitor Units Hand Calculations in Clinic," Medical Physics 48, e607 (2021).
  7. Z. Whiting, E. Calugaru, D. Ma, B. Garcia, M. Keohane, A. Goenka, and J. Chang, "PO-GePV-T-380 Direct Dosimetric Comparison of LINAC Vs GK FSRT for Large Brain Tumors," Medical Physics 48, e617 (2021).

2020

  1. L. M. Bustos and J. Chang, "PO-GeP-T-124 Assessment of a Commercial Treatment Planning System Dose Calculation Accuracy for Small Static Fields," Medical Physics 47, e703 (2020).
  2. A. Cooney, S. To, B. Lee, M. Lim, and A. Riegel, "PO-GeP-M-317 Optimal Image Registration for Combining Dose Distributions From External Beam and Brachytherapy for Combined Modality Prostate Radiation Therapy," Medical Physics 47, e644 (2020).
  3. K. Crotteau, M. Keohane, and A. Riegel, "PO-GeP-T-250 Creation and Validation of An Interactive Electron Cutout Library," Medical Physics 47, e734 (2020).
  4. L. Maduro and J. Chang, "Small field dosimetry," 4th Biennial Radiosurgery Virtual Research and Education Meeting (2020).
  5. M. Vaccarelli and J. Baker, "PO-GeP-T-522 Integrating Knowledge-Based Models for An Enhanced Iterative Automated Treatment Planning Process," Medical Physics 47, e833 (2020).
  6. WO’Connell, E. Silvestrini, and M. Ghanim, "PO-GeP-I-95 Dose to the Lens of the Eye During Automated Computed Tomography Examination of Acute Stroke Patients," Medical Physics 47, e529 (2020).