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Ph.D. Abstracts submitted to Medical Physics

A PhD Thesis Abstract is a short description of a PhD research project of a recent graduate. PhD Thesis Abstracts should be submitted as Word documents via e-mail to the Editorial Office: [email protected] using the standard template. PhD. If the dissertation is available online, please include the URL. If not, please include references to any accessible publications by the author that relate specifically to the dissertation. Please do not include abstracts of papers presented at scientific meetings. Abstracts are published online only .

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• Dosimetric Evaluation of Influence of Heterogeneity and Efficacy of Various Plan Algorithms in Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) Radiotherapy Plans in Tumors of Thorax Atul Mishra [Posted: 01/18/2024]
• Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: A Dosimetric Comparison Among Advanced Planning Techniques Karunakaran Balaji [Posted: 11/28/2023]
• Optimization of Beamline Elements and Shielding in a Preclinical MV Bremsstrahlung FLASH Irradiator Andrew Rosenstrom [Posted: 10/10/2023]
• Radiation interaction properties of radiosensitizer doped tissues and suitable dosimeter for radiosensitizer enhanced radiotherapy Srinivasan Karthikeyan [Posted: 09/20/2023]
• Using Machine Learning to Predict Gamma Passing Rate Values and to Differentiate Radiation Necrosis from Tumor Recurrence in Brain Elahheh Salari [Posted: 08/23/2023]
• A framework for the robust delivery of respiratory motion adaptive arc radiotherapy Eric Jessie Christiansen [Posted: 06/02/2023]
• Intelligent feature analysis of FDG PET-CT images for more accurate diagnosis in large vessel vasculitis Lisa Mairi Duff [Posted: 03/20/2023]
• A Generalized, Modular Approach to Treating Moving Tumors with Ion Beams Michelle Lis [Posted: 02/09/2023]
• Quantification of dosimetric uncertainties in lung stereotactic body radiation therapy Carlos Huesa-Berral [Posted: 02/02/2023]
• Towards a Smarter Healthcare: The Role of Deep Learning Supporting Biomedical Analysis Moiz Khan Sherwani [Posted: 12/10/2022]
• Fat unsaturation quantification, including ω-3 measures, with in-vivo magnetic resonance spectroscopy Clara J. Fallone [Posted: 05/05/2022]
• Design of robotic hand-based intervention with brain stimulation applications for post stroke neurorehabilitation Neha Singh [Posted: 02/22/2022]
• Development of a Robust LINAC-based Radiosurgery Program for Multiple Brain Metastases and Estimation of Radiobiological Response of Indirect Cell Kill Allison Palmiero [Posted: 01/27/2022]
• An investigation of plan-class specific reference (pcsr) fields and other strategies for improved dosimetry in modulated clinical linear accelerator treatments Vimal K. Desai [Posted: 01/25/2022]
• Anatomically Informed Image Reconstruction for Time of Flight Positron Emission Tomography Palak Wadhwa [Posted: 01/25/2022]
• Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) and Multi-parametric MRI Analysis for Chemotherapy Response Evaluation in Bone Tumor Esha Baidya Kayal [Posted: 01/19/2022]
• Optimization and improving the precision of quantitative analysis in small animal PET imaging system (Xtrim-PET) Mahsa Amirrashedi [Posted: 12/14/2021]
• Development of an LED Array for Dosimetry in Diagnostic Radiology Edrine Damulira [Posted: 10/28/2021]
• Characterisation Studies of Proton Beamlines for Medical Applications and Beam Diagnostics Integration Jacinta S. L. Yap [Posted: 10/05/2021]
• Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Investigation Hearing Loss and Environmental Enrichment Francis A.M. Manno [Posted: 08/30/2021]
• Evaluation of Different Dosimetric Parameters in Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Treatment Planning and Delivery Systems for Various Clinical Sites P. Mohandass [Posted: 08/02/2021]
• Determination of W air value in high energy electron beams Alexandra Bourgouin [Posted: 07/01/2021]
• Development and Clinical Validation of Knowledge-Based Planning Models for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy of Early-Stage Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Patients Justin Visak, PhD [Posted: 07/01/2021]
• Demonstration of x-ray acoustic computed tomography as a radiotherapy dosimetry tool Susannah Hickling [Posted: 06/14/2021]
• Development of a Robust Treatment Delivery Framework for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) of Synchronous Multiple Lung Lesions Lana Sanford Critchfield [Posted: 06/10/2021]
• Cherenkov emission-based in-water photon and electron beam dosimetry Yana Zlateva [Posted: 06/10/2021]
• Advanced quality assurance methodologies in image-guided high-dose-rate brachytherapy Saad Aldelaijan [Posted: 06/09/2021]
• Impact of Pinhole Collimation on SPECT Image Quality Metrics, and Methods for Patient-Specific Assessment of Noise and Standardization of Imaging Protocols Sarah Grace Cuddy-Walsh [Posted: 06/08/2021]
• Heterogeneous multiscale Monte Carlo models for radiation therapy using gold nanoparticles Martin P. Martinov [Posted: 06/08/2021]
• Dosimetry of a Miniature X-Ray Source Used in Intraoperative Radiation Therapy Peter G. F. Watson [Posted: 06/07/2021]
• Treatment plan optimization and delivery using dynamic gantry-couch trajectories Joel Mullins [Posted: 06/07/2021]
• Reference dosimetry of static, nonstandard radiation therapy fields: application to biology-guided radiotherapy and cranial radiosurgery generators Lalageh Mirzakhanian [Posted: 06/07/2021]
• Characterization of tumor microstructures with diffusion-weighted MRI Shu (Stella) Xing [Posted: 06/03/2021]
• Computational cell dosimetry for cancer radiotherapy and diagnostic radiology Patricia A. K. Oliver [Posted: 06/03/2021]
• High Frequency Percussive Ventilation (HFPV) For Tumor Motion Immobilization Marina (Ina) Sala [Posted: 05/25/2021]
• Radiation therapy outcome prediction using statistical correlations & deep learning André Diamant [Posted: 05/26/2021]
• Generation of pseudo-CT images from MRI images in pelvic and prostate regions for attenuation correction in PET/MRI system Abbas Bahrami [Posted: 05/25/2021]
• Assessment of Magnetic Field Effect in MRI-guided Carbon Ion Radiotherapy Using Monte Carlo Method Mahmoudreza Akbari [Posted: 05/25/2021]
• Development of an Efficient Algorithmic Framework for Deterministic Patient Dose Calculation in MRI-guided Radiotherapy Ray Yang [Posted: 05/10/2021]
• Functional, Volumetric, and Textural Analysis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Using Computed Tomography and Deep Convolutional Neural Networks Eyjolfur Gudmundsson [Posted: 05/10/2021]
• Quantification of Respiratory Induced Pulmonary Blood Flow from 4DCT Nicholas Myziuk [Posted: 05/10/2021]
• Effects of magnetic hyperthermia using magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles coated with PAMAM dendrimer on cancer cells in vitro and in animal models of breast cancer Marzieh Salimi [Posted: 02/23/2021]
• Accurate Tracking of Position and Dose During VMAT Based on VMAT-CT Xiaodong Zhao [Posted: 02/09/2021]
• Towards optimizing quality assurance outcomes of knowledge-based radiation therapy treatment plans using machine learning Phillip D. H. Wall [Posted: 11/19/2020]
• Quantitative methods for improved error detection in dose-guided radiotherapy Cecile J.A. Wolfs [Posted: 10/26/2020]
• Endorectal Digital Prostate Tomosynthesis Joseph R. Steiner [Posted: 10/06/2020]
• Framework for algorithmically optimizing longitudinal health outcomes: Examples in cancer radiotherapy and occupational radiation protection Lydia J Wilson [Posted: 09/29/2020]
• Vector Extrapolation and Guided Filtering Methods for Improving Photoacoustic and Microscopic Images Navchetan Awasthi [Posted: 09/10/2020]
• Design and Construction of an active dosimetry based on Polystyrene - Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Armin Mosayebi [Posted: 09/10/2020]
• Microdosimetry applied to proton radiotherapy Alejandro Bertolet [Posted: 09/10/2020]
• Investigation and Correction for the Partial Volume Spill in Effects in Positron Emission Tomography Mercy Iyabode Akerele [Posted: 08/26/2020]
• Quantitative Scintillation Imaging for Dose Verification and Quality Assurance Testing in Radiotherapy Irwin Isaac Tendler [Posted: 08/17/2020]
• Optimisation of the treatment quality in head-and-neck radiation oncology Nicholas Lowther [Posted: 08/17/2020]
• Computer Aided Assessment of Colon Polyps in CT Colonography using Image Processing Techniques Manjunath K N, PhD [Posted: 04/30/2020]
• A model-based approach for tissue characterization of the uterine cervix using ultrasonic backscatter Andrew P. Santoso [Posted: 02/27/2020]
• Relative biological effectiveness in proton therapy: accounting for variability and uncertainties Jakob Ödén [Posted: 02/10/2020]
• Application development for personalized dosimetry in pediatric examinations of Nuclear Medicine based on Monte Carlo simulations and the use of computational models Theodora Kostou [Posted: 12/11/2019]
• Investigation of geometrical, clinical uncertainty and dosimetric studies in 3D interstitial brachytherapy of radical breast implants Ritu Raj Upreti [Posted: 10/29/2019]
• Modeling proton relative biological effectiveness using Monte Carlo simulations of microdosimetry Mark Newpower [Posted: 10/29/2019]
• Optimization based on models of image noise and kerma in air for Computed Tomography Rafael A. Miller-Clemente [Posted: 08/26/2019]
• Dynamic couch rotation during volumetric modulated arc therapy (DCR-VMAT) Gregory Smyth [Posted: 07/01/2019]
• Analysis of Electroencephalogram as a pre screening tool for identification of Schizophrenia B. Thilakavathi [Posted: 07/01/2019]
• Hybrid Kernelised Expectation Maximisation Reconstruction Algorithms for Quantitative Positron Emission Tomography Daniel Deidda [Posted: 04/03/2019]
• An algorithm to improve deformable image registration accuracy in challenging cases of locally-advanced non-small cell lung cancer Christopher L. Guy [Posted: 04/03/2019]
• Fabrication and characterization of a 3D Positive ion detector and its Applications P. Venkatraman [Posted: 03/13/2019]
• Optimisation of radiation dose, image quality and contrast medium administration in coronary computed tomography angiography Sock Keow Tan [Posted: 03/05/2019]
• Classification and Denoising of Objects in TEM and CT Images Using Deep Neural Networks Anindya Gupta [Posted: 11/01/2018]
• Dose savings in digital breast tomosynthesis through image processing Lucas Rodrigues Borges [Posted: 10/11/2018]
• Use of volumetric analysis and imaging parameters to improve mammographic imaging Susie Lau [Posted: 08/08/2018]
• The development of new anti-scatter grids for improving x-ray image diagnostic quality and reducing patient radiation exposure Abel Zhou [Posted: 05/24/2018]
• In-vivo dosimetry in Radiotherapy employing an Electronic Portal Imaging Device (EPID) Jaime Martínez Ortega [Posted: 05/01/2018]
• Biological tissues characterization by light scattering: cancer diagnosis applications Ahmad Addoum [Posted: 05/01/2018]
• Whole Body and Upper Extremity Ultra-High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Coil Development and Clinical Implementation Shailesh B. Raval [Posted: 04/02/2018]
• 18 F-FDG PET/CT Based Radiomics For The Prediction Of Radiochemotherapy Treatment Outcomes Of Cervical Cancer Baderaldeen Abdulmajeed Altazi [Posted: 02/25/2018]
• Application of efficient Monte Carlo photon beam simulations to dose calculations in voxellized human phantoms Blake Walters [Posted: 02/25/2018]
• Voxel-level dosimetry of 177 Lu-octreotate: from phantoms to patients Eero Hippeläinen [Posted: 02/25/2018]
• Studies on the Usefulness of Biological Fingerprint in Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Patient Verification Yasuyuki Ueda [Posted: 01/03/2018]
• Introduction of Monte Carlo Dosimetry and Edema in Inverse Treatment Planning of Prostate Brachytherapy Konstantinos A. Mountris [Posted: 01/03/2018]
• Accurate relative stopping power prediction from dual energy CT for proton therapy: Methodology and experimental validation Joanne van Abbema [Posted: 01/03/2018]
• Development of Avalanche Amorphous Selenium for X-Ray Detectors James Scheuermann [Posted: 01/03/2018]
• Decision Making and Puzzled Response Assessment Using Visual Evoked and Event Related Potentials Ahmed Fadhil Hassoney Almurshedi [Posted: 10/09/2017]
• Sensitivity Analysis of the Integral Quality Monitoring System® for Radiotherapy Verification using Monte Carlo Simulation Oluwaseyi Michael Oderinde [Posted: 10/09/2017]
• Titanium-45: development and optimization of the production process in low energy cyclotrons Pedro Costa [Posted: 09/18/2017]
• Algorithm Development Methodology for MRI, US Image Processing, and Analysis for Hepatic Diseases Ilias Gatos [Posted: 09/18/2017]
• Bubble Wavelet Decorrelation based Ultrasound Contrast Plane Wave Imaging and Microvascular Parametric Perfusion Imaging Diya Wang [Posted: 07/26/2017]
• Innovative applications of kilovoltage imaging in image-guided lung cancer radiotherapy Chun-Chien (Andy) Shieh [Posted: 06/15/2017]
• Development of a three-dimensional dose calculation method in radioembolization treatment with yttrium-90 microspheres Fernando Mañeru Cámara [Posted: 04/04/2017]
• Integration of Shape Analysis and Knowledge Techniques for the Semantic Annotation of Patient-Specific 3D Data Imon Banerjee [Posted: 03/21/2017]
• An Investigation of Radiation Dose to Patient's Eye Lens and Skin During Neuro- Interventional Radiology Procedures Mohammad Javad Safari [Posted: 03/09/2017]
• Development and demonstration of 2D dosimetry using optically stimulated luminescence from new Al 2 O 3 films for radiotherapy applications Md Foiez Ahmed [Posted: 02/25/2017]
• Novel in-treatment dose verification methods for adaptive radiotherapy Lucas Persoon [Posted: 01/18/2017]
• A study on body phantom for improvement in dosimetry in modern radiotherapy techniques Om Prakash Gurjar [Posted: 01/18/2017]
• Medical Image Segmentation Using Level Sets and Dictionary Learning Saif Dawood Salman Al-Shaikhli [Posted: 09/27/2016]
• Location of Radiosensitive Organs, Measurement of Absorbed Dose to Radiosensitive Organs and use of Bismuth Shields in Paediatric Anthropomorphic Phantoms Stephen Inkoom [Posted: 09/20/2016]
• Investigation of PET-Based Treatment Planning in Peptide-Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) Using a Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Model Deni Hardiansyah [Posted: 08/18/2016]
• Wideband Microwave Imaging System for Brain Injury Diagnosis Ahmed Toaha Mobashsher [Posted: 08/18/2016]
• Development of advanced computer methods for breast cancer image interpretation through texture and temporal evolution analysis Mohamed Abdel-Nasser [Posted: 07/27/2016]
• From Data to Decision. A Knowledge Engineering approach to individualize cancer therapy Erik (Hendrik A.) Roelofs [Posted: 06/22/2016]
• Modelling and verification of doses delivered to deformable moving targets in radiotherapy Unjin Adam Yeo [Posted: 05/11/2016]
• Methods and algorithms for the quantification of blood flow in the microcirculation with contrast enhanced ultrasound Damianos Christophides [Posted: 04/27/2016]
• 2D Transit Dosimetry Using Electronic Portal Imaging Device Yun Inn Tan [Posted: 03/29/2016]
• Research on Spatial Registration Theory and Algorithms for Neuronavigation Yifeng Fan [Posted: 02/29/2016]
• Magnetohydrodynamics Present in Physiological Signals and Real-Time Electrocardiography during Magnetic Resonance Imaging T. Stan Gregory [Posted: 02/24/2016]
• Evaluation of Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Dosimetric Applications in Nuclear Medicine, with the Development of Computational Models and the Use of Monte Carlo Simulations Panagiotis Papadimitroulas [Posted: 02/23/2016]
• Multinuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging for in-vivo Physiological and Morphological Measurement of Articular Cartilage Dileep Kumar [Posted: 02/03/2016]
• CMOS active pixel sensors in bio-medical imaging Michela Esposito [Posted: 01/20/2016]
• Authentication of Absorbed Dose Measurements for Optimization of Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Khalid Iqbal [Posted: 10/21/2015]
• Incorporating Range Uncertainty into Proton Therapy Treatment Planning Stacey Elizabeth McGowan [Posted: 10/19/2015]
• Phase Imaging using Focusing Polycapillary Optics Sajid Bashir [Posted: 10/19/2015]
• Task-Based Optimization of Computed Tomography Imaging Systems Adrian A. Sánchez [Posted: 09/17/2015]
• Digital Holographic Interferometry for Radiation Dosimetry Alicia Cavan [Posted: 07/22/2015]
• Key Data for the Reference and Relative Dosimetry of Radiotherapy, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Beams Hamza Benmakhlouf [Posted: 06/01/2015]
• Magnetic resonance imaging –based radiation therapy Juha Korhonen [Posted: 06/01/2015]
• Stepping source prostate brachytherapy: From target definition to dose delivery Anna Dinkla [Posted: 05/07/2015]
• Hybrid diffuse optics for monitoring of tissue hemodynamics with applications in oncology Parisa Farzam [Posted: 05/06/2015]
• The use of proton radiography to reduce uncertainties in proton treatment planning Paul Doolan [Posted: 03/31/2015]
• Assessment of gene expression changes of P53, INF-G, TGF-B, XPA, G0S2, PF4 in peripheral blood lymphocytes of medical radiation workers Reza Fardid [Posted: 03/31/2015]
• Evaluation of the Radiation Detection Properties of Synthetic Diamonds for Medical Applications Nicholas Ade [Posted: 03/31/2015]
• Forecasting Longitudinal Changes in Oropharyngeal Tumor Volume, Position, and Morphology during Image-Guided Radiation Therapy Adam D. Yock [Posted: 01/08/2015]
• Experimental Dosimetry and Simulation of Computed Tomography Radiation Exposure: Approaches for Dose Reduction Stella Veloza [Posted: 07/30/2014]
• Small animal radiotherapy: Dosimetry & Applications Patrick V. Granton [Posted: 07/17/2014]
• Enhanced Dynamic Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Imaging Of In Vivo Physiology Gage Redler [Posted: 07/17/2014]
• The sensitivity of radiotherapy to tissue composition and its estimation using novel dual energy CT methods Guillaume Landry [Posted: 06/23/2014]
• Development of an in vivo MOSFET dosimeter for radiotherapy applications Osmar Franca Siebel [Posted: 06/12/2014]
• Non-uniform Resolution and Partial Volume Recovery in Tomographic Image Reconstruction Methods Munir Ahmad [Posted: 05/20/2014]
• Spatial Dosimetry with Violet Diode Laser-Induced Fluorescence of Water-Equivalent Radio-Fluorogenic Gels Peter A. Sandwall II [Posted: 04/29/2014]
• Enabling Interventional MRI Using an Ultra-High Field Loopless Antenna Mehmet Arcan Ertürk [Posted: 04/29/2014]
• Investigation of thermal and temporal responses of ionization chambers in radiation dosimetry Hussein ALMasri [Posted: 04/02/2014]
• In Vivo Human Right Ventricle Shape and Kinematic Analysis with and without Pulmonary Hypertension Jia Wu [Posted: 03/03/2014]
• Optimizing ultrasound detection for sensitive 3D photoacoustic breast tomography Wenfeng Xia [Posted: 03/03/2014]
• Evaluation of speed of sound aberration and correction for ultrasound guided radiation therapy Davide Fontanarosa [Posted: 02/28/2014]
• Retrieving information from scattered photons in medical imaging Abhinav K. Jha [Posted: 01/30/2014]
• Photo-activation Therapy with Nanoparticles: Modeling at a Sub-Micrometer Level and Experimental Comparison Delorme Rachel [Posted: 12/26/2013]
• Molecular imaging of spatio-temporal distribution of angiogenesis in a hindlimb ischemia model and diabetic milieu Konstadia Tsioupinaki [Posted: 12/17/2013]
• Robust optimization of radiation therapy accounting for geometric uncertainty Albin Fredriksson [Posted: 10/23/2013]
• Multicriteria optimization for managing tradeoffs in radiation therapy treatment planning Rasmus Bokrantz [Posted: 10/17/2013]
• Molecular imaging methodologies with radiolabeled nanoparticles for the quantitative evaluation of angiogenesis spatial distribution in malignant tumors Irene Tsiapa [Posted: 09/26/2013]
• Vascular Segmentation Algorithms for Generating 3D Atherosclerotic Measurements Eranga Ukwatta [Posted: 09/19/2013]
• Investigation of Advanced Dose Verification Techniques for External Beam Radiation Treatment Ganiyu Asuni [Posted: 09/16/2013]
• Evaluation of digital x-ray detectors for medical imaging applications Anastasios C. Konstantinidis [Posted: 09/04/2013]
• Total Iron Overload Measurement in the Human Liver Region by the Susceptometer Magnetic Iron Detector (MID) Barbara Gianesin [Posted: 09/04/2013]
• A study of the radiobiological modeling of the conformal radiation therapy in cancer treatment Anil Pyakuryal [Posted: 08/26/2013]
• New Methods for Motion Management During Radiation Therapy Martin F. Fast [Posted: 08/26/2013]
• Novel 3D radiochromic dosimeters for advanced radiotherapy techniques Mamdooh Alqathami [Posted: 08/19/2013]
• Respiratory-gated PET/CT protocols and reconstructions optimization Joël Daouk [Posted: 07/18/2013]
• The Role Of Tissue Sound Speed As A Surrogate Marker Of Breast Density Mark Sak [Posted: 06/05/2013]
• Aperture Modulated Total body irradiation Amjad Hussain [Posted: 04/23/2013]
• Monte Carlo simulation of modern techniques of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) Panagiotis Tsiamas [Posted: 03/04/2013]
• Monte Carlo treatment planning with modulated electron radiotherapy: framework development and application Andrew Alexander [Posted: 01/28/2013]
• Implementation of Silicon Based Dosimeters, the Dose Magnifying Glass and Magic Plate for the Dosimetry of Modulated Radiation Therapy Jeannie Hsiu Ding Wong [Posted: 01/28/2013]
• A uniform framework for the objective assessment and optimisation of radiotherapy image quality Andrew J Reilly [Posted: 01/09/2013]
• Uncertainties in prostate targeting during radiotherapy: assessment, implications and applications of statistical methods of process control Ngie Min Ung [Posted: 01/08/2013]
• Image analysis methods for diagnosis of diffuse lung disease in multi-detector computed tomography Panayiotis Korfiatis [Posted: 12/10/2012]
• Pulsed Magneto-motive Ultrasound Imaging Mohammad Mehrmohammadi [Posted: 11/25/2012]
• Image processing and analysis methods in thyroid ultrasound imaging Stavros Tsantis [Posted: 11/25/2012]
• Volumetric modulated arc therapy for stereotactic body radiotherapy: planning considerations, delivery accuracy and efficiency Chin Loon, Ong [Posted: 11/04/2012]
• Radiation Oncology Safety Information System (ROSIS): A Reporting and Learning System for Radiation Oncology Joanne Cunningham [Posted: 11/04/2012]
• Modeling digital breast tomosynthesis imaging systems for optimization studies Beverly A. Lau [Posted: 10/31/2012]
• A Study on Radiochemical Errors in Polymer Gel Dosimeters Mahbod Sedaghat [Posted: 10/09/2012]
• Use of Monte Carlo methods in characterizing the heterogeneities and their radiobiological impacts in brachytherapy Hossein Afsharpour [Posted: 09/18/2012]
• Optimization-Based Image Reconstruction from a Small Number of Projections Junguo Bian [Posted: 08/13/2012]
• Imaging neutron activated Sm-153 oral dose forms in the gastrointestinal tract Yeong Chai Hong [Posted: 07/11/2012]
• Maximizing the information content of dual energy x-ray and CT imaging Adam S. Wang [Posted: 05/08/2012]
• Monte Carlo and experimental small-field dosimetry applied to spatially fractionated synchrotron radiotherapy techniques Immaculada Martínez-Rovira [Posted: 04/30/2012]
• Statistical image reconstruction for quantitative computed tomography Joshua D. Evans [Posted: 04/26/2012]
• Measurement of kidney viscoelasticity with Shearwave Dispersion Ultrasound Vibrometry Carolina Amador Carrascal [Posted: 03/12/2012]
• Quantitative comparison of late effects following photon versus proton external-beam radiation therapies: Toward an evidence-based approach to selecting a treatment modality Rui Zhang [Posted: 03/12/2012]
• A Quantitative Method for Reproducible Ionization Chamber Alignment to a Water Surface for External Beam Radiation Therapy Depth Dose Measurements James D. Ververs [Posted: 02/22/2012]
• Quantification and tumour delineation in PET Patsuree Cheebsumon [Posted: 02/22/2012]
• Cyclotron Production of Technetium-99m Katherine M Gagnon [Posted: 02/13/2012]
• Assessment of the Dependence of Ventilation Image Calculation from 4D-CT on Deformation and Ventilation Algorithms Kujtim Latifi [Posted: 01/23/2012]
• New concepts for beam angle selection in IMRT treatment planning: From heuristics to combinatorial optimization Mark Bangert [Posted: 11/21/2011]
• Single-cell Raman spectroscopy of irradiated tumour cells Quinn Matthews [Posted: 11/07/2011]
• Advances in Biomedical Applications and Assessment of Ultrasound Non-Rigid Image Registration Ganesh Narayanasamy [Posted: 11/02/2011]
• Development and Validation of Quantitative Imaging Methods for Patient-Specific Targeted Radionuclide Therapy Dosimetry Na Song [Posted: 10/04/2011]
• Computer-Aided, Multi-Modal, and Compression Diffuse Optical Studies of Breast Tissue David Richard Busch Jr., Ph.D. [Posted: 08/29/2011]
• A Noninvasive Method for Quantifying Viscoelasticity of the Left-Ventricular Myocardium Using Lamb wave Dispersion Ultrasound Vibrometry Ivan Nenadic, Ph.D. [Posted: 08/17/2011]
• Study on: Evaluation of Large Area Polycrystalline CdTe Detector for Diagnostic X-ray Imaging Xiance Jin, Ph.D [Posted: 07/18/2011]
• Studies on (i) Characterization of Bremsstrahlung spectra from high Z elements and (ii) Development of Neutron source using MeV pulsed electron beam and their applications Bhushankumar Jagnnath Patil, PhD [Posted: 06/13/2011]
• Monte Carlo Modelling of Small Field Dosimetry: Non-ideal Detectors, Electronic Disequilibrium and Source Occlusion Alison Scott [Posted: 06/06/2011]
• Radiation therapy treatment plan optimization accounting for random and systematic patient setup uncertainties Joseph A. Moore, Ph.D. [Posted: 05/17/2011]
• A Modular Data Acquisition System for High Resolution Clinical PET Scanners Giancarlo Sportelli [Posted: 05/17/2011]
• Study of Physical and Dosimetric Aspects of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Atul Tyagi [Posted: 05/16/2011]
• Development of stopping rule methods for the MLEM and OSEM algorithms used in PET image reconstruction Anastasios Gaitanis [Posted: 05/05/2011]
• Monte Carlo-based Reconstruction for Positron Emission Tomography Long Zhang [Posted: 04/21/2011]
• Development of supervised and unsupervised pixel-based classification methods for medical image segmentation Kostopoulos Spiros [Posted: 04/14/2011]
• Modeling Lung Tissue Motions and Deformations: Applications in Tumor Ablative Procedures Ali Sadeghi Naini [Posted: 04/14/2011]
• DNA Microarray image processing based on advanced pattern recognition techniques Emmanouil I. Athanasiadis [Posted: 04/14/2011]
• Feasibility Investigation of Virtual Patient Guided Radiation Therapy (VPGRT) Bingqi Guo [Posted: 04/06/2011]
• Investigation of Similarity Measures for Selection of Similar Images in Computer-Aided Diagnosis of Breast Lesions on Mammograms Chisako Muramatsu [Posted: 04/04/2011]
• Objective Tolerances in Clinical Radiation Therapy and Treatment Planning Alejandra Rangel [Posted: 04/04/2011]
• Quantitative Dynamic 3D PET Scanning of the Body and Brain using LSO Tomographs Matthew David Walker [Posted: 04/04/2011]
• Differentiating Multiple Sclerosis from Cerebral Microangiopathy based on Modern Pattern Recognition Techniques on Magnetic Resonance Image s Pantelis Theocharakis [Posted: 04/04/2011]
• Mechanistic Simulation of Normal-Tissue Damage in Radiotherapy Eva Rutkowska [Posted: 04/04/2011]
• Advanced Computer-Aided Diagnosis and Prognosis for Breast MRI Neha Bhooshan [Posted: 03/30/2011]
• Beyond the DVH --- Spatial and Biological Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Bo Zhao [Posted: 03/30/2011]
• Three dimensional simulation and magnetic decoupling of the linac in a linac-MR system Joel St. Aubin [Posted: 03/30/2011]
• Computer-aided histological analysis for prostate cancer diagnosis Yahui Peng [Posted: 03/30/2011]
• Image Segmentation, Modeling, and Simulation in 3D Breast X-ray Imaging Tao Han [Posted: 03/14/2011]
• Algorithms for Compensation of Quasi-periodic Motion in Robotic Radiosurgery Floris Ernst [Posted: 02/15/2011]
• Imaging for salivary gland sparing radiotherapy Anette Houweling [Posted: 01/24/2011]
• Exploiting tumor and lung heterogeneity with radiotherapy Steven Petit [Posted: 01/24/2011]
• Brachytherapy Seed and Applicator Localization via Iterative Forward Projection Matching Algorithm using Digital X-ray Projections Damodar Pokhrel, Ph.D. [Posted: 01/24/2011]
• Dosimetric Optimization of a Non-Invasive Breast Brachytherapy Applicator Yun Yang [Posted: 01/04/2011]
• Radiation Dose Reduction Techniques for Dynamic, Contrast-Enhanced Cerebral Computed Tomography Mark Patrick Supanich [Posted: 10/22/2010]
• Adaptive Radiation Therapy of Prostate Cancer Ning Wen [Posted: 10/22/2010]
• Design, Construction, and Evaluation of New High Resolution Medical Imaging Detector/Systems Amit Jain [Posted: 09/14/2010]
• Experimental characterization of convolution kernels for intensity modulated radiation therapy (in Spanish) Juan Diego Azcona, Ph. D. [Posted: 08/30/2010 ]
• Development of Renal Phantoms for the Evaluation of Current and Emerging Ultrasound Technology Deirdre M. King [Posted: 08/23/2010 ]
• Development of CT Scanner Models for Patient Organ Dose Calculations Using Monte Carlo Methods Dr. Jianwei Gu [Posted: 07/29/2010 ]
• Helical Cone-Beam Computed Tomography using the Differentiated Backprojection Dr.-Ing. Harald Schöndube [Posted: 07/28/2010 ]
• Computerized Segmentation and Measurement of Pleural Disease William F. Sensakovic [Posted: 07/28/2010 ]
• Pattern Recognition Applied to the Computer-Aided Detection and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer from Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Breast Images Jacob Levman [Posted: 07/06/2010 ]
• Influence of sequence protocol variations on MR image texture at 3.0 Tesla: Implications for texture-based pattern classification in a clinical setting Dr. med. univ. Marius E. Mayerhöfer [Posted: 05/24/2010 ]
• Development of a Prototype Synthetic Diamond Detector for Radiotherapy Dosimetry Gregory T. Betzel [Posted: 05/24/2010 ]
• Efficient Controls for Finitely Convergent Sequential Algorithms and Their Applications Wei Chen [Posted: 05/04/2010 ]
• A Direct Compensator Profile Optimization Approach for Intensity Modulated Radiation Treatment Planning Kevin J. Erhart, Ph.D. [Posted: 02/25/2010 ]
• Quantitative Assessment of Radiation Dosimetry from a MammoSite Balloon, FSD Applicator and a Newly Designed HDR Applicator for Treatment of GYN Cancers Using Monte Carlo Simulations Zhengdong Zhang [Posted: 02/22/2010 ]
• Computer-Aided Identification of the Pectoral Muscle in Mammograms K. Santle Camilus [Posted: 02/22/2010 ]
• Single Photon Counting X‑Ray Micro‑Imaging of Biological Samples Paola Maria Frallicciardi [Posted: 02/04/2010 ]
• Spectral Mammography with X-Ray Optics and a Photon-Counting Detector Erik Fredenberg [Posted: 01/20/2010 ]
• Image Derived Input Functions for Cerebral PET Studies Jurgen E.M. Mourik [Posted: 12/14/2009 ]
• Optimal Reconstruction Algorithms for High-Resolution Positron Emission Tomography Floris H.P. van Velden, PhD [Posted: 11/12/2009 ]
• Prostate Intrafraction Motion Assessed by Simultaneous KV Flouroscopy at MV Deliver Justus D. Adamson [Posted: 09/14/2009 ]
• Evaluation of a Diffraction-Enhanced Imaging (DEI) Prototype and Exploration of Novel Applications for Clinical Implementation of DEI Laura S. Faulconer [Posted: 09/08/2009 ]
• 3D dose verification for advanced radiotherapy Wouter van Elmpt [Posted: 09/01/2009 ]
• Air-kerma strength determination of a miniature x-ray source for brachytherapy applications Stephen D. Davis [Posted: 08/24/2009 ]
• Development and Validation of Parallel Three-Dimensional Computational Models of Ultrasound Propagation and Tissue Microstructure for Preclinical Cancer Imaging Mohammad I. Daoud [Posted: 08/03/2009 ]
• Strategies for Adaptive Radiation Therapy: Robust Deformable Image Registration Using High Performance Computing and its Clinical Applications Junyi Xia [Posted: 06/17/2009 ]
• SPECT imaging with rotating slat collimation Roel Van Holen [Posted: 06/04/2009 ]
• Development and Investigation of Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning for Four-Dimensional Anatomy Yelin Suh, Ph.D. [Posted: 06/04/2009 ]
• The use of computed tomography images in Monte Carlo treatment planning Magdalena Bazalova [Posted: 04/29/2009 ]
• Applications of the Biologically Effective Uniform Dose to Adaptive Tomotherapy and Four-dimensional Treatment Planning Fan-chi Su [Posted: 04/28/2009 ]
• Development of analytical particle transport methods for biologically optimized light ion therapy Johanna Kempe [Posted: 02/19/2009 ]
• Small Animal CT with Micro-, Flat-panel and Clinical Scanners: An Applicability Analysis Dr. Wolfram Stiller [Posted: 02/10/2009 ]
• Gamma camera based Positron Emission Tomography: A study of the viability on quantification Lorena Pozzo [Posted: 01/29/2009 ]
• Dynamic Phase Boundary Estimation Using Electrical Impedance Tomography Umer Zeeshan Ijaz [Posted: 01/08/2009]
• Development and Role of Megavoltage Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Radiation Oncology Olivier Morin [Posted: 08/06/2008]
• Utilizing Problem Structure in Optimization of Radiation Therapy Fredrik Carlsson [Posted: 06/05/2008]
• In-vivo optical imaging and spectroscopy of cerebral hemodynamics Chao Zhou [Posted: 05/27/2008]
• Direct Statistical Parametric Image Estimation for Linear Pharmacokinetic Models from Quantitative Positron Emission Tomography Measurements Charalampos Tsoumpas [Posted: 05/12/2008]
• Advacnces in Magnetic Resonance Electrical Impedence Mammography Nataliya Kovalchuk, Ph.D. [Posted: 05/15/2008]
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• 3D Image Reconstruction for a Dual Plate Positron Emission Tomograph: Application to Mammography Mónica Vieira Martins [Posted: 04/01/2008]
• Impact of Geometric Uncertainties on Dose Calculations for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy of Prostate Cancer Runqing Jiang [Posted: 03/20/2008]
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• A Generalized Least-squares minimization method for near infrared diffuse optical tomography Phaneendra K. Yalavarthy [Posted: 01/14/2008]
• A Novel Approach to Evaluating Breast Density Using Ultrasound Tomography Carri K. Glide-Hurst [Posted: 08/31/2007]
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• Use of Stationary Focused Ultrasound Fields for Characterization of Tissue and Localized Tissue Ablation Brian Andrew Winey [Posted: 05/07/2007]
• Selective radiofrequency pulses in localization sequences for in vivo MR spectroscopy Gunther Helms [Posted: 04/15/2007]
• The use of Monte Carlo methods to study the effect of x-ray spectral variations on the response of an amorphous silicon electronic portal imaging device Laure Parent [Posted: 03/19/2007]
• Dosimetry for synchrotron stereotactic radiotherapy: Monte Carlo simulations and radiosensitive gels Caroline Boudou [Posted: 12/12/2006]
• Large-Angle Ionization Chambers for Brachytherapy Air-Kerma-Strength Measurements Wesley S. Culberson [Posted: 11/21/2006]
• Motion Correction Techniques for Three-dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Acquired with the Elliptical Centric View Order or the Shells Trajectory Yunhong Shu [Posted: 09/21/2006]
• Evaluation and Mitigation of Geometric Uncertanties in Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy through Image Guidance William Y. Song, Ph.D. [Posted: 09/13/2006]
• Development of the 256-slice CT scanner and its advantages in four-dimensional charged particle therapy Shinichiro Mori [Posted: 09/13/2006]
• A new Computer Aided System for the detection of Nodules in Lung CT exams Alessandro Riccardi [Posted: 08/17/2006]
• Mechanisms of Intrinsic Radiation Sensitivity: The Effects of DNA Damage Repair, Oxygen, and Radiation Quality David J. Carlson, Ph.D. [Posted: 07/25/2006]
• The Modelling and Optimisation of P-type Diodes for Dosimetry in External Beam Radiotherapy Simon Greene [Posted: 07/06/2006]
• Evaluation of dose-response models and parameters using clinical data from breast and lung cancer radiotherapy Ioannis Tsougos [Posted: 06/20/2006]
• Dual Energy Techniques with Contrast Media in Digital Mammography: SNR and Dose Evaluation Paola Baldelli [Posted: 05/10/2006]
• Dosimetric Verification of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy with an Electronic Portal Imaging Device Sandra Vieira [Posted: 03/16/2006]
• Development of a Whole Body Atlas for Radiation Therapy Planning and Treatment Optimization Sharif Qatarneh [Posted: 03/01/2006]
• Monte Carlo dose calculations in permanent implant brachytherapy: study of a radioactive stent in intravascular brachytherapy and of radioactive seeds in prostate brachytherapy Jean-François Carrier [Posted: 02/14/2006]
• Development of a scintillating fiber dosimeter Louis Archambault [Posted: 01/30/2006]
• An EGSnrc investigation of correction factors for ion chamber dosimetry Lesley A. Buckley [Posted: 11/07/2005]
• An in silico spatiotemporal simulation model of the development and response of solid tumors to radiotherapeutic and chemotherapeutic schemes in vivo . Normal tissues response to radiotherapy in vivo. Clinical testing. Vassilis P. Antipas [Posted: 10/20/2005]
• Magnetic Field In Radiation Therapy: Improving Dose Coverage In Tumors Of The Head And Neck By Reducing Lateral Electronic Disequilibrium Shada J. Wadi-Ramahi [Posted: 12/07/2005]

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Strugari, Matthew, PhD, 2023: Development of Simultaneous Multi-Radionuclide Imaging with a Novel SiPM-based Preclinical SPECT Scanner

Lincoln, John, PhD, 2023: Non-Coplanar Arc Optimizaton for Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy Treatment Planning

Reeve, Sarah, PhD, 2023:  Balanced Steady-State Free Precession Imaging of the Temporal Bone and Paranasal Sinuses at 0.5T

Church, Cody, PhD, 2022:  Techniques to Minimize the Dosimetric Impact of Intrafractional Motion with Improved Treatment Accuracy and Efficiency on a C-arm Medical Linear Accelerator

Brady, Brendan, PhD, 2022: Exploring Transient Neural Events in Healthy Populations Using Non-Invasive Neuroimaging

Henry, Eric Courtney, PhD, 2021: The Devlopement of a CT-based Framework for Radiaiton Dosimetry in Yttrium-90 Radioembolization

Hupman, Michael Allan, PhD, 2021: Development of a Novel Dosimeter: The Stemless Plastic Scintillation Detector 

Sadeghi, Parisa, PhD, 2021:  Development and Evaluation of a Novel Techinology for Monitoring Patient Motion During Stereotactic Radiotherapy

MacDonald, Robert Lee, PhD, 2018: Development and Implementation of Trajectory Optimization Technologies for Cranial Stereotactic Radiation Therapy

Parsons, David, PhD: Volume of Interest Imaging for Image Guided Radiotherapy

Stevens, Tynan, PhD: Enhancing the Reliability of Functional MRI and Magnetoencephalography for Presurgical Mapping, 2015

Northway, Cassidy, MSc, 2020: Patient-Specific Collision Zones for 4π Trajectory Optimized Radiation Therapy

Miedema, Mary, MSc, 2019: Intra-Session Reliability Metrics for Quality Assurance in Pre-Surgical Mapping with Magnetoencephalography

Hewlett, Miriam, MSc, 2019: Viability of Accelerated Spin Echo Single Point Imaging for Lipid Composition Mapping in Fatty Liver Disease

Mason, Allister, MSc, 2019: Efficacy and Utility of Image Quality Metrics in Magnetic Resonance Image Reconstruction

Lincoln, John, MSc, 2018: Evaluation of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Enhancement Using a Liver Specific Contrast Agent for Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Guidance [PDF - 4.6MB]

Church, Cody, MSC, 2018: Advances in Respiratory Impedance Predictions Using Pulmonary Functional Imaging Models of Asthma

Reno, Michael, MSc, 2018: Patient Specific Pixel-Based Weighting Factor Dual-Energy X-Ray Imaging System

O'Grady, Christopher, MSc, 2017:  An Application of Regularized Spectral Entropy for Detection of Task-Related Information Content in fMRI

Murtha, Nathan, MSc, 2017:  Characterizing Dynamic MRI Using Objective Image Quality Metrics

Musgrave, William, MSc, 2017:  Dosimetric Effects of Prostate Calcifications in High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy Calculations 

Ruiz, Ethan Antonio Avila, MSc, 2017 :  A Capacitive Monitoring System for Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Detector Design

Hupman, Michael Allan, MSc, 2017:   Preliminary Characterization of the Response of an Organic Thin Film Transistor to Ionizing Radiation

Clarke, Scott, MSc, 2016: 3D Printed Surface Applicators for High Dose Rate Brachytherapy

Bowman, Wesley, MSc, 2016: Dual-energy Stereoscopic X-Ray Imaging to Enhance Soft-tissue Contrast in Lung Imaging

MacDonald, R Lee MSc, 2014: Dynamic Couch Motion for Improvement of Radiation Therapy Trajectories

Su, Shiqin, MSc: Design and Optimization of 3D Printed Bolus for Electron Radiation Therapy, 2014

Parsons, Cathryn, MSc: Surface Dose Enhancement Using Low-Z Electron/Photon Beams

Parsons, David, MSc: T he Production and Detection of  Optimized Low-Z Linear Accelerator Target Beams for  Image Guidance in Radiotherapy, 2012

Connell, Tanner, MSc: Low-Z Target Optimization for Spatal Resolution Improvement in Planar Imaging and  Cone-Beam CT, 2009

Orton, Liz, MSc: Improved Contrast in Radiation Therapy Imaging Using Low-Z and Amorphous Silicon   Portal Imagers, 2008

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After completing my bachelor’s degree in physics with a minor in mathematics, I knew medical physics was the path for me. I was thrilled to discover there was a way to marry my love for physics with my newfound appreciation of medicine during an internship at Argonne National Laboratory where I worked on isotope production and heavy-ion therapy projects. Currently, I am beginning my third-year graduate studies under a joint appointment through the Graduate Research Cooperative working with Dr. Chin-Tu Chen (UChicago) and Dr. Jerry Nolen (ANL).   I am focusing my thesis on targeted radionuclide therapy and isotope production. My main focus is on the radiobiological effects of Terbium-155, a promising Auger electron emitter. I am working on novel production and delivery methods of Tb-155 in order to explore the efficacy of Auger emitters in metastatic small-cell cancer treatment. I am in the process of designing targeting ligands which are selective not only to cancer cells but to cancer cell DNA specifically. I also work on nuclear reaction and cellular dosimetry modeling to optimize experimental outcomes.   Outside the lab, I am an avid supporter of the Chicago music scene and can usually be found at a punk or metal show. I also enjoy powerlifting, tattooing, traveling, and anything else that gets the adrenaline pumping and energizes me to keep chasing crazy physics!

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The PhD in Biomedical Engineering – Medical Physics Program focuses on training students’ research ability and experience in the field of medical physics with an emphasis on radiation therapy, in addition to the course work required by the MS in Biomedical Engineering – Medical Physics Program. Students graduating from the program are required to take the American Board of Radiology (ABR) exam and to apply for medical physics residency programs. Students are encouraged to seek academic positions after graduating from the program.

Students will complete most of the coursework in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and will join research projects in the Department of Radiation Oncology, or other collaborative departments or clinical sites. PhD students in the program will take two qualify exams. The first one is the general qualify exam required by the Department of Biomedical Engineering, usually after two-semester study and before the third semester starts. The second qualify exam is required by the Medical Physics Graduate Program, usually after all coursework has been completed.

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This degree is focused on a multi-disciplinary subject at the interface of physics, engineering, life sciences and computer science. The PhD programme involves 3-4 years (more for part-time students) of original research supervised by a senior member of the department.

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2021 rated the department’s research, as part of UCL Engineering, as 97% "world-leading"(4*) or "internationally excellent" (3*) and UCL was the second-rated university in the UK for research strength.

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Overseas tuition fees (2024/25), programme starts, applications accepted.

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A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another closely related discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Knowledge and expertise gained in the workplace may also be considered, where appropriate.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2 Overall score of 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in each component.

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

If you are intending to apply for a time-limited visa to complete your UCL studies (e.g., Student visa, Skilled worker visa, PBS dependant visa etc.) you may be required to obtain ATAS clearance . This will be confirmed to you if you obtain an offer of a place. Please note that ATAS processing times can take up to six months, so we recommend you consider these timelines when submitting your application to UCL.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

PhD projects will be strongly multi-disciplinary, bridging the gap between engineering, clinical sciences and industry. Over 100 non-clinical and clinical scientists across UCL will partner to co-supervise a new type of individual, ready to transform healthcare and build the future UK industry in this area.

Who this course is for

As a multi-disciplinary subject at the interface of physics, engineering, life sciences and computer science, our postgraduate students have a diverse range of options upon graduation. Many choose to continue in academia through the subsequent award of a PhD studentship or a postdoctoral research post.

What this course will give you

With a Postgraduate Research degree, you will become part of a Department of leading researchers and work towards becoming an expert in your chosen field. Postgraduate study within UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering offers the chance to develop important skills and acquire new knowledge through involvement with a team of scientists or engineers working in a world-leading research group. Following a Postgraduate Research degree, our students have entered a number of varied careers. Many choose to continue in academic research with a postdoctoral post, enter the NHS or private healthcare sector, or apply their skills in industry.

The foundation of your career

Postgraduate study within the department offers the chance to develop important skills and acquire new knowledge through involvement with a team of scientists or engineers working in a world-leading research group. Graduates complete their studies having gained new scientific or engineering skills applied to solving problems at the leading edge of human endeavour. Skills associated with project management, effective communication and teamwork are also refined in this high-quality working environment.

Employability

As a multi-disciplinary subject at the interface of physics, engineering, life sciences and computer science, our postgraduate students have a diverse range of options upon graduation. Many choose to continue in academia through the subsequent award of a PhD studentship or a postdoctoral research post. Another common career route is employment in industry where newly-acquired skills are applied to science and engineering projects within multi-national medical device companies, or alternatively, within small-scale start-up enterprises. A substantial number of graduates also enter the NHS or private healthcare sector to work as a clinical scientist or engineer upon completion of further clinical training.

Supervision and mentorship are available from scientists and engineers who have collaborated nationally and internationally across clinical, industrial and academic sectors. This provides natural opportunities to work in collaboration with a variety of external partners and showcase output at international conferences, private industry events and clinical centres to audiences of potential employers. Moreover, the department holds close working relationships with a number of charitable, research council and international organisations, for example, in new projects involving radiotherapy and infant optical brain imaging in Africa.

Teaching and learning

Our PhD programme involves 3–4 years of original research supervised by a senior member of the department. At any one time, the department has around 60–80 PhD students from a variety of disciplines

A dissertation of up to 100,000 words for a PhD, or up to 60,000 words for an MPhil, is completed as a part of this programme.

Contact hours depend on the type of project and the stage you are at in your PhD. At the start of an experimental, lab-based project, you might spend most of your time working with your supervisor or other researchers. At other times, you might spend most of your time reading or writing and be more self-directed. As a rule, it’s common for students to meet with their supervisor on a weekly basis. You should treat a full-time PhD as you’d treat a full-time job and aim to spend 40 hours a week or so working on your PhD. Sometimes you may need to spend more than this (for example if you’re travelling to a conference, using equipment that has limited availability or have an urgent deadline), but this would be a reasonable average.

Research areas and structure

• Biomedical optics
• Biomedical Ultrasound
• Computing, digital image processing
• Continence and skin technology
• Functional electrical stimulation
• Implanted devices
• Laser and endoscopic surgery
• Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy
• Medical imaging including 3D graphics
• Neurophysiology including electrical impedance tomography
• Physiological sensing
• Radiation physics

Research environment

UCL's Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is one of the largest medical physics departments in the UK. We have exceptionally close links with major teaching hospitals, as well as excellent academic research. We offer BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering.

Our academic research rating is a top level 5, which means that we have an internationally leading reputation in medical physics and biomedical engineering research. Ours is a joint department with Medical Physics in the UCLH NHS Trust, and so our staff work side-by-side with hospital physicists, clinical doctors and other health professionals. This close liaison with clinical colleagues in this exciting field enriches our research and teaching. We develop new technologies and methods for diagnosing, treating and managing medical conditions and diseases.  A PhD at UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering will allow you to pursue original research and make a distinct and significant contribution to your field. We are committed to the quality and relevance of the research supervision we offer and as an MPhil/PhD candidate you could work with academics. Furthermore, as a research student, you will be an integral part of our collaborative and thriving research community. Student-run ‘work in progress’ forums and an end-of-first-year PhD workshop will give you the opportunity to present and discuss your research and academic colleagues. Tailored skills seminars will provide you with a supportive research environment and the critical skills necessary to undertake your research. To foster your academic development, we also offer additional department funds, which can assist you with the costs of conferences and other research activities.

The length of registration for the full-time research degree programmes is 3 to 4 years.

You are required to register initially for the MPhil degree with the expectation of transfer to PhD after successful completion of an upgrade viva 12 - 18 months after initial registration.

Upon successful completion of your approved period of registration, you may register as a completing research student (CRS) while you write up your thesis. 

Within three months of joining the programme, you are expected to agree with your principal supervisor the basic structure of your research project, an appropriate research method and a realistic plan of work. You will produce and submit a detailed outline of your proposed research to both your supervisors for their comments and feedback. We hold a PhD workshop at the end of your first year, which provides you with an opportunity to present your research before an audience of UCL Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Academic staff and fellow PhD students.

In your second year you will be expected to upgrade from an MPhil to a PhD. To successfully upgrade to a PhD, you are required to submit a piece of writing (this is usually based on one chapter from your thesis and a chapter plan for the remainder). You are also required to present and answer questions about this work to a panel consisting of your subsidiary supervisor and another member of the faculty who acts as an independent assessor.

The length of registration for the research degree programmes is 5 to 6 years for the part-time route.

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Additional costs

There are no additional costs associated with this programme.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

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Deadlines and start dates are usually dictated by funding arrangements so check with the department or academic unit to see if you need to consider these in your application preparation. In all cases the applicant should identify and contact potential supervisors with a brief research proposal before making your application. For more information see our How to apply page: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-physics-biomedical-engineering/study/postgraduate-research/mphilphd-medical-physics-and-biomedical-engineering/applying-doctoral

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Biomedical Physics (BMP) PhD Program

Welcome to Biomedical Physics at Stanford!

Application deadline.

December 1, 2023

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Stanford University is uniquely positioned to translate fundamental discoveries in basic science to understand biology in humans and lead in academic discoveries of novel therapeutics and diagnostics.

Dr. Sanjiv Sam Gambhir, Former Chair, Department of Radiology, Stanford University

The Biomedical Physics (BMP) Graduate Program is a PhD training program hosted by the Departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology within the Stanford University School of Medicine. The objective of the PhD in BMP is to train students in research focused on technology translatable to clinical medicine, including radiation therapy, image-guided therapy, diagnostic, interventional, and molecular imaging, and other forms of disease detection and characterization with molecular diagnostics. Given the evolution of modern medicine towards technologically sophisticated treatments and diagnostics, there is a need for well-trained leaders with this educational background and the skills to conduct meaningful and significant research in this field. Stanford University has a rich tradition of innovation and education within these disciplines, with advances ranging from the development and application of the medical linear accelerator towards radiation treatment of cancer to the engineering of non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging having been pioneered here.

Thanks to the efforts of faculty in these departments and the support of department chairs Dr. Quynh Le and the late Dr. Sam Gambhir, we created the BMP program in 2021 to train doctoral students within the world-class research environment at Stanford. In fall 2021 we will solicit our first round of applications for students. The first incoming class beginning in fall 2022 will take courses spanning traditional and emerging topics in medical physics and perform original research under the mentorship of experts in this evolving discipline. This is the first PhD program at Stanford housed in clinical departments and will be leveraged this position at the intersection of basic and clinical science to train students in translational research. We look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals within our program and to training the next generation of leaders in this burgeoning field.

Daniel Ennis, Ted Graves, Sharon Pitteri, and Daniel Spielman BMP Program Directors

The Biomedical Physics program is an essential component of Stanford Medicine’s commitment to excellence in education, scientific discovery, bench-to-bedside research, and clinical innovation.

Dr. Lloyd Minor, Dean, Stanford University School of Medicine

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Physics

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Physics program at Washington University in St. Louis provides for students to learn fundamental concepts and techniques, and perform academic research in the field of medical physics. The program is geared towards undergraduates with a strong background in physics and mathematics, graduate students with a physics and mathematics background from fields outside of medical physics, as well as continuing learners with a CAMPEP-accredited Master’s level degree in Medical Physics. Students in the program will be exposed to a wide array of diagnostic medical imaging, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and radiation safety approaches and techniques, and will perform cutting-edge research with renowned investigators. These experiences will equip students with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to further their careers in clinical and/or academic medical physics.

Graduates of the program will:

• Gain a solid academic foundation for a career in medical physics in any of the focus areas of medical physics, including medical imaging, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine.
• Develop skills to become independent investigators and perform cutting-edge research.
• Pose new questions and solve problems in medical physics.
• Generate innovative ideas and conduct research to improve the quality and safety in clinical physics.

The program will also help develop the professional and interpersonal skills necessary for success in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The program has adopted the  AAPM’s  philosophy of  medical physics 3.0 , which is based on developing intelligent tools and applications for the future of precision medicine, and has been developed based on anticipating the future needs of the medical applications of physics. Through a mixture of didactic training, research training, and hands-on experience, students in the program are introduced to a broad array of cutting-edge tools and techniques and their use in the various disciplines of medical physics and patient care.  Students in the PhD in Medical Physics program will furthermore learn how to develop new techniques, approaches, and technology to contribute to the continued evolution of the field of medical physics.

The objectives of the PhD in Medical Physics program are:

• To prepare students to become independent investigators in the field of medical physics and be able to drive their own research programs by exposing them to cutting-edge research and state-of-the art technology.
• To equip students with sufficient theoretical and practical background knowledge in medical physics to enable entry into CAMPEP-accredited clinical residency programs or to pursue careers in academic, industrial, or regulatory environments.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics program endeavors to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals of all backgrounds and lifestyles, in accordance with Washington University School of Medicine’s focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.  Washington University School of Medicine’s culture of collaboration and inclusion is the foundation for success in everything it does. The School of Medicine recognizes that by bringing together people from varying backgrounds, experiences and areas of expertise, it can develop richer solutions to complex scientific questions, train culturally sensitive clinicians and provide health care in a way that best serves our diverse patient population. To support these values, the School of Medicine is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive community in which everyone is welcomed and valued. Washington University encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid and employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ability, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, socio-economic status, and/or genetic information. We implement policies and practices that support the inclusion of all such potential students, trainees and employees and are committed to being an institution that is accessible to everyone who learns, conducts research, works and seeks care on our campus and we provide reasonable accommodations to those seeking that assistance.

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Listed here are the MS Theses and PhD Dissertations for our graduates. This list includes all graduates since 2007 when the Program first received CAMPEP accreditation. The MS theses and PhD dissertations for graduates prior to 2007 can be found on the LSU Digital Commons.

PhD Thesis Guide

This phd thesis guide will guide you step-by-step through the thesis process, from your initial letter of intent to submission of the final document..

All associated forms are conveniently consolidated in the section at the end.

Deadlines & Requirements

Students should register for HST.ThG during any term in which they are conducting research towards their thesis. Regardless of year in program students registered for HST.ThG in a regular term (fall or spring) must meet with their research advisor and complete the  Semi-Annual PhD Student Progress Review Form to receive credit.

Years 1 - 2

• Students participating in lab rotations during year 1, may use the optional MEMP Rotation Registration Form , to formalize the arrangement and can earn academic credit by enrolling in HST.599. 
• A first letter of intent ( LOI-1 ) proposing a general area of thesis research and research advisor is required by April 30th of the second year of registration.
• A second letter of intent ( LOI-2 ) proposing a thesis committee membership and providing a more detailed description of the thesis research is required by April 30th of the third year of registration for approval by the HST-IMES Committee on Academic Programs (HICAP).

Year 4 

• Beginning in year 4, (or after the LOI-2 is approved) the student must meet with their thesis committee at least once per semester.
• Students must formally defend their proposal before the approved thesis committee, and submit their committee approved proposal to HICAP  by April 30 of the forth year of registration.
• Meetings with the thesis committee must be held at least once per semester. 

HST has developed these policies to help keep students on track as they progress through their PhD program. Experience shows that students make more rapid progress towards graduation when they interact regularly with a faculty committee and complete their thesis proposal by the deadline.

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The Thesis Committee: Roles and Responsibilities

Students perform doctoral thesis work under the guidance of a thesis committee consisting of at least three faculty members from Harvard and MIT (including a chair and a research advisor) who will help guide the research. Students are encouraged to form their thesis committee early in the course of the research and in any case by the end of the third year of registration. The HST IMES Committee on Academic Programs (HICAP) approves the composition of the thesis committee via the letter of intent and the thesis proposal (described below). 

Research Advisor

The research advisor is responsible for overseeing the student's thesis project. The research advisor is expected to:

• oversee the research and mentor the student;
• provide a supportive research environment, facilities, and financial support;
• discuss expectations, progress, and milestones with the student and complete the  Semi-Annual PhD Student Progress Review Form each semester;
• assist the student to prepare for the oral qualifying exam;
• guide the student in selecting the other members of the thesis committee;
• help the student prepare for, and attend, meetings of the full thesis committee, to be held at least once per semester;
• help the student prepare for, and attend, the thesis defense;
• evaluate the final thesis document.

The research advisor is chosen by the student and must be a faculty member of MIT* or Harvard University and needs no further approval.  HICAP may approve other individuals as research advisor on a student-by-student basis. Students are advised to request approval of non-faculty research advisors as soon as possible.  In order to avoid conflicts of interest, the research advisor may not also be the student's academic advisor. In the event that an academic advisor becomes the research advisor, a new academic advisor will be assigned.

The student and their research advisor must complete the Semi-Annual PhD Student Progress Review during each regular term in order to receive academic credit for research.  Download Semi Annual Review Form

*MIT Senior Research Staff are considered equivalent to faculty members for the purposes of research advising. No additional approval is required.

Thesis Committee Chair

Each HST PhD thesis committee is headed administratively by a chair, chosen by the student in consultation with the research advisor. The thesis committee chair is expected to:

• provide advice and guidance concerning the thesis research; 
• oversee meetings of the full thesis committee, to be held at least once per semester;
• preside at the thesis defense; 
• review and evaluate the final thesis document.

The thesis committee chair must be well acquainted with the academic policies and procedures of the institution granting the student's degree and be familiar with the student's area of research. The research advisor may not simultaneously serve as thesis committee chair.

For HST PhD students earning degrees through MIT, the thesis committee chair must be an MIT faculty member. A select group of HST program faculty without primary appointments at MIT have been pre-approved by HICAP to chair PhD theses awarded by HST at MIT in cases where the MIT research advisor is an MIT faculty member.**

HST PhD students earning their degree through Harvard follow thesis committee requirements set by the unit granting their degree - either the Biophysics Program or the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).

** List of non-MIT HST faculty approved to chair MIT thesis proposals when the research advisor is an MIT faculty member.

In addition to the research advisor and the thesis committee chair, the thesis committee must include one or more readers. Readers are expected to:

• attend meetings of the full thesis committee, to be held at least once per semester;
• attend the thesis defense; 

Faculty members with relevant expertise from outside of Harvard/MIT may serve as readers, but they may only be counted toward the required three if approved by HICAP.

The members of the thesis committee should have complementary expertise that collectively covers the areas needed to advise a student's thesis research. The committee should also be diverse, so that members are able to offer different perspectives on the student's research. When forming a thesis committee, it is helpful to consider the following questions: 

• Do the individuals on the committee collectively have the appropriate expertise for the project?
• Does the committee include at least one individual who can offer different perspectives on the student's research?  The committee should include at least one person who is not closely affiliated with the student's primary lab. Frequent collaborators are acceptable in this capacity if their work exhibits intellectual independence from the research advisor.
• If the research has a near-term clinical application, does the committee include someone who can add a translational or clinical perspective?  
• Does the committee conform to HST policies in terms of number, academic appointments, and affiliations of the committee members, research advisor, and thesis committee chair as described elsewhere on this page?

[Friendly advice: Although there is no maximum committee size, three or four is considered optimal. Committees of five members are possible, but more than five is unwieldy.]

Thesis Committee Meetings

Students must meet with their thesis committee at least once each semester beginning in the fourth year of registration. It is the student's responsibility to schedule these meetings; students who encounter difficulties in arranging regular committee meetings can contact Julie Greenberg at jgreenbe [at] mit.edu (jgreenbe[at]mit[dot]edu) .

The format of the thesis committee meeting is at the discretion of the thesis committee chair. In some cases, the following sequence may be helpful:

• The thesis committee chair, research advisor, and readers meet briefly without the student in the room;
• The thesis committee chair and readers meet briefly with the student, without the advisor in the room;
• The student presents their research progress, answers questions, and seeks guidance from the members of the thesis committee;

Please note that thesis committee meetings provide an important opportunity for students to present their research and respond to questions. Therefore, it is in the student's best interest for the research advisor to refrain from defending the research in this setting.

Letters of Intent

Students must submit two letters of intent ( LOI-1 and LOI-2 ) with applicable signatures. 

In LOI-1, students identify a research advisor and a general area of thesis research, described in 100 words or less. It should include the area of expertise of the research advisor and indicate whether IRB approval (Institutional Review Board; for research involving human subjects) and/or IACUC approval (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee; for research involving vertebrate animals) will be required and, if so, from which institutions. LOI-1 is due by April 30 of the second year of registration and and should be submitted to HICAP, c/o Traci Anderson in E25-518. 

In LOI-2, students provide a description of the thesis research, describing the Background and Significance of the research and making a preliminary statement of Specific Aims (up to 400 words total). In LOI-2, a student also proposes the membership of their thesis committee. In addition to the research advisor, the proposed thesis committee must include a chair and one or more readers, all selected to meet the specified criteria . LOI-2 is due by April 30th of the third year of registration and should be submitted to HICAP, c/o Traci Anderson in E25-518.

LOI-2 is reviewed by the HST-IMES Committee on Academic Programs (HICAP) to determine if the proposed committee meets the specified criteria and if the committee members collectively have the complementary expertise needed to advise the student in executing the proposed research. If HICAP requests any changes to the proposed committee, the student must submit a revised LOI-2 for HICAP review by September 30th of the fourth year of registration. HICAP must approve LOI-2 before the student can proceed to presenting and submitting their thesis proposal. Any changes to the thesis committee membership following HICAP approval of LOI-2 and prior to defense of the thesis proposal must be reported by submitting a revised LOI-2 form to HICAP, c/o tanderso [at] mit.edu (Traci Anderson) . After final HICAP approval of LOI-2, which confirms the thesis committee membership, the student may proceed to present their thesis proposal to the approved thesis committee, as described in the next section.

Students are strongly encouraged to identify tentative thesis committee members and begin meeting with them as early as possible to inform the direction of their research. Following submission of LOI-2, students are required to hold at least one thesis committee meeting per semester. Students must document these meetings via the Semi- Annual PhD Student Progress Review form in order to receive a grade reflecting satisfactory progress in HST.ThG.

Thesis Proposal and Proposal Presentation

For MEMP students receiving their degrees through MIT, successful completion of the Oral Qualifying Exam is a prerequisite for the thesis proposal presentation. For MEMP students receiving their degrees through Harvard, the oral qualifying exam satisfies the proposal presentation requirement.

Proposal Document

Each student must present a thesis proposal to a thesis committee that has been approved by HICAP via the LOI-2 and then submit a full proposal package to HICAP by April 30th of the fourth year of registration. The only exception is for students who substantially change their research focus after the fall term of their third year; in those cases the thesis proposal must be submitted within three semesters of joining a new lab. Students registering for thesis research (HST.THG) who have not met this deadline may be administratively assigned a grade of "U" (unsatisfactory) and receive an academic warning.

The written proposal should be no longer than 4500 words, excluding references. This is intended to help students develop their proposal-writing skills by gaining experience composing a practical proposal; the length is comparable to that required for proposals to the NIH R03 Small Research Grant Program. The proposal should clearly define the research problem, describe the proposed research plan, and defend the significance of the work. Preliminary results are not required. If the proposal consists of multiple aims, with the accomplishment of later aims based on the success of earlier ones, then the proposal should describe a contingency plan in case the early results are not as expected.

Proposal Presentation

The student must formally defend the thesis proposal before the full thesis committee that has been approved by HICAP.

Students should schedule the meeting and reserve a conference room and any audio visual equipment they may require for their presentation. To book a conference room in E25, please contact Joseph Stein ( jrstein [at] mit.edu (jrstein[at]mit[dot]edu) ).

Following the proposal presentation, students should make any requested modifications to the proposal for the committee members to review. Once the committee approves the proposal, the student should obtain the signatures of the committee members on the forms described below as part of the proposal submission package.

[Friendly advice: As a professional courtesy, be sure your committee members have a complete version of your thesis proposal at least one week in advance of the proposal presentation.]

Submission of Proposal Package

When the thesis committee has approved the proposal, the student submits the proposal package to HICAP, c/o Traci Anderson in E25-518, for final approval. HICAP may reject a thesis proposal if it has been defended before a committee that was not previously approved via the LOI-2.

The proposal package includes the following: 

• the proposal document
• a brief description of the project background and significance that explains why the work is important;
• the specific aims of the proposal, including a contingency plan if needed; and
• an indication of the methods to be used to accomplish the specific aims.
• signed research advisor agreement form(s);
• signed chair agreement form (which confirms a successful proposal defense);
• signed reader agreement form(s).

Thesis Proposal Forms

• SAMPLE Title Page (doc)
• Research Advisor Agreement Form (pdf)
• Chair Agreement Form (pdf)
• Reader Agreement Form (pdf)

Thesis Defense and Final Thesis Document

When the thesis is substantially complete and fully acceptable to the thesis committee, a public thesis defense is scheduled for the student to present his/her work to the thesis committee and other members of the community. The thesis defense is the last formal examination required for receipt of a doctoral degree. To be considered "public", a defense must be announced to the community at least five working days in advance. At the defense, the thesis committee determines if the research presented is sufficient for granting a doctoral degree. Following a satisfactory thesis defense, the student submits the final thesis document, approved by the research advisor, to Traci Anderson via email (see instructions below).

[Friendly advice: Contact jrstein [at] mit.edu (Joseph Stein) at least two weeks before your scheduled date to arrange for advertising via email and posters. A defense can be canceled for insufficient public notice.]

Before the Thesis Defense 

Committee Approves Student to Defend: The thesis committee, working with the student and reviewing thesis drafts, concludes that the doctoral work is complete. The student should discuss the structure of the defense (general guidelines below) with the thesis committee chair and the research advisor. 

Schedule the Defense: The student schedules a defense at a time when all members of the thesis committee will be physical present. Any exceptions must be approved in advance by the IMES/HST Academic Office.

Reserve Room: It is the student's responsibility to reserve a room and any necessary equipment. Please contact imes-reservation [at] mit.edu (subject: E25%20Room%20Reservation) (IMES Reservation) to  reserve rooms E25-140, E25-141, E25-119/121, E25-521. 

Final Draft: A complete draft of the thesis document is due to the thesis committee two weeks prior to the thesis defense to allow time for review.  The thesis should be written as a single cohesive document; it may include content from published papers (see libraries website on " Use of Previously Published Material in a Thesis ") but it may not be a simple compilation of previously published materials.

Publicize the Defense:   The IMES/HST Academic Office invites the community to attend the defense via email and a notice on the HST website. This requires that the student email a thesis abstract and supplemental information to  jrstein [at] mit.edu (Joseph Stein)  two weeks prior to the thesis defense. The following information should be included: Date and time, Location, (Zoom invitation with password, if offering a hybrid option), Thesis Title, Names of committee members, with academic and professional titles and institutional affiliations. The abstract is limited to 250 words for the poster, but students may optionally submit a second, longer abstract for the email announcement.

Thesis Defense Guidelines

Public Defense: The student should prepare a presentation of 45-60 minutes in length, to be followed by a public question and answer period of 15–30 minutes at discretion of the chair.

Committee Discussion:  Immediately following the public thesis presentation, the student meets privately with the thesis committee and any other faculty members present to explore additional questions at the discretion of the faculty. Then the thesis committee meets in executive session and determines whether the thesis defense was satisfactory. The committee may suggest additions or editorial changes to the thesis document at this point.

Chair Confirms Pass: After the defense, the thesis committee chair should inform Traci Anderson of the outcome via email to tanderso [at] mit.edu (tanderso[at]mit[dot]edu) .

Submitting the Final Thesis Document

Please refer to the MIT libraries  thesis formatting guidelines .

Title page notes. Sample title page  from the MIT Libraries.

Program line : should read, "Submitted to the Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology, in partial fulfillment of the the requirements for the degree of ... "

Copyright : Starting with the June 2023 degree period and as reflected in the  MIT Thesis Specifications , all students retain the copyright of their thesis.  Please review this section for how to list on your title page Signature Page: On the "signed" version, only the student and research advisor should sign. Thesis committee members are not required to sign. On the " Accepted by " line, please list: Collin M. Stultz, MD, PhD/Director, Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology/ Nina T. and Robert H. Rubin Professor in Medical Engineering and Science/Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

The Academic Office will obtain Professor Stultz's signature.

Thesis Submission Components.  As of 4/2021, the MIT libraries have changed their thesis submissions guidelines and are no longer accepting hard copy theses submissions. For most recent guidance from the libraries:  https://libguides.mit.edu/mit-thesis-faq/instructions  

Submit to the Academic Office, via email ( tanderso [at] mit.edu (tanderso[at]mit[dot]edu) )

pdf/A-1 of the final thesis should include an UNSIGNED title page

A separate file with a SIGNED title page by the student and advisor, the Academic Office will get Dr. Collin Stultz's signature.

For the MIT Library thesis processing, fill out the "Thesis Information" here:  https://thesis-submit.mit.edu/

File Naming Information:  https://libguides.mit.edu/

Survey of Earned Doctorates.  The University Provost’s Office will contact all doctoral candidates via email with instructions for completing this survey.

Links to All Forms in This Guide

• MEMP Rotation Form (optional)
• Semi-Annual Progress Review Form
• Letter of Intent One
• Letter of Intent Two

Final Thesis

• HST Sample thesis title page  (signed and unsigned)
• Sample thesis title page  (MIT Libraries)

2023-24 Bulletin

Medical physics.

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the School of Medicine currently offers three programs for graduate and postgraduate physics students who are interested in exploring pathways to prepare for residency programs as well as for careers in the field of medical physics: the Master of Science in Medical Physics (MSMP) , the new Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Physics , and the Post-PhD Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics .

Contacts for Programs

Program Director Michael Altman, PhD

Associate Program Director Tiezhi Zhang, PhD

Program Coordinator Julie Follman, MBA

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Master of science in medical physics, doctor of philosophy (phd) in medical physics, post-phd graduate certificate in medical physics.

Established in 2020, the MSMP program offers two different pathways to allow students to choose either a thesis option or a clinical option. Students who choose the thesis pathway will be required to complete 6 credits of thesis research, with the option for additional research opportunities over the summer semester as part of the 30-credit requirement. Students who choose the clinical pathway will be required to complete a 1-credit clinical rotation and a 3-credit clinical project, with the option for additional clinical rotations over the summer. Each pathway takes two years to complete.

New in 2022, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Physics program is designed for full-time study with a minimum of 70 credit units required for degree completion. The program is comprised of 34 credit units of didactic course work, which are largely completed over the first two years of the program; this includes 22 credit units of medical physics “core” classes and 12 credit units of elective course work, as well as a minimum of 36 credit units of thesis research. The program commences in the fall semester, and didactic courses will run over traditional 16-week schedules during the fall and spring semesters. During the summer, students will be expected to work on their thesis research projects. Clinical shadowing opportunities will also be available for those who have interest.  

The medical physics division in the Department of Radiation Oncology currently provides research and training opportunities to a large number of PhD researchers in different areas of science and engineering as applied to radiation oncology. The Department of Radiation Oncology established the Post-PhD Graduate Certificate in Medical Physics program in 2017, with the intent of providing a pathway for postdoctoral fellows to enter into clinical physics residencies.

Our post-PhD certificate program focuses on providing students with the medical physics background necessary for future success in medical physics while also offering students the opportunity to perform cutting-edge research in patient-focused areas. Didactics include 18 credits and can be completed over the course of one or two years.

Program Director

Michael Altman, PhD Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology BA, Physics, University of Chicago, 2002 MS, Physics, Drexel University, 1999 PhD, Medical Physics, University of Chicago, 2010 Medical Physics Residency, Henry Ford Health System, 2012

Associate Program Director

Tiezhi Zhang, PhD Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology (primary appointment) BS, Physics, Jilin Medical University, 1994 MS, Physics, Drexel University, 1999 PhD, Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2004

Instructors

Jose Garcia-Ramirez, MSc Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology BS, Physics, University of Puerto Rico, 1995 MS, Medical Radiation Physics, Finch University of Health Sciences (Rosalind Franklin University), 1997

Yao Hao, PhD Instructor in Radiation Oncology (primary appointment) BS, Physics, Shanxi University, 2004 MA, Logic, Shanxi University, 2007 PhD, Medical Physics, University of Massachusetts, 2016

Joseph O’Sullivan, PhD Samuel C. Sachs Professor of Electrical Engineering BS, Electrical Engineering,University of Notre Dame, 1982 MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1984 PhD, Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1986

Naim Ozturk, PhD Chief Physicist, Cox Health Springfield BS, Physics, Bogazici University (Turkey), 1984 MS, Physics, University of Toledo, 1989 PhD, Physics, University of Toledo, 1993 MS, Medical Physics, East Carolina University, 2003

Michael Prusator, PhD Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology BS, Chemistry, University of the Ozarks, 2012 MS, Radiological Sciences, University of Oklahoma, 2014 PhD, Radiological Sciences, University of Oklahoma, 2018

Buck Rogers, PhD Professor of Radiation Oncology (primary appointment) Adjunct Professor of Chemistry (courtesy affiliation) Professor of Radiology BS, Chemistry, Loyola University Chicago, 1989 MA, Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis, 1991 PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis, 1995

David Strait, PhD Professor of Anthropology BA, Anthropology, Harvard College, 1991 MA, Anthropological Sciences, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1995 PhD Anthropological Sciences, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1998

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M91 MedPhys 501 Clinical Imaging Fundamentals

This course will discuss the main imaging modalities used in the clinic. This includes x-ray, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and nuclear imaging. Applications with an emphasis on diagnostic imaging and image-guided radiotherapy will be covered. The focus of this course is on the underlying physical principles, technical implementations, image reconstruction algorithms, and quality assurance. In addition to the didactic component, there will be hands-on laboratory sessions on CT, cone-beam CT, planar x-ray imaging, mammography, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. Prerequisite: ESE589; permission of the program director.

Credit 2 units.

M91 MedPhys 502 Radiological Physics and Dosimetry

This class is designed to construct a theoretical foundation for ionizing radiation dose calculations and measurements in a medical context and prepare graduate students for proper scientific presentations of in the field of x-ray imaging and radiation therapy. This course will cover the fundamental concepts of radiation physics, how ionizing radiation interact with matter, and how the energy that is deposited in the matter can be measured in theory and practice. Specifically, a student completing this course will be able to do the following: 1. Understand and apply key concepts specific to energy deposition for both ionizing photon interactions and transport in matter and for energetic charged particle interactions and transport in matter. Radiation sources include radioactivity, x-ray tubes, and linear accelerators. 2. Understand the theoretical details of ion-chamber based dosimetry and of cavity-theories based clinical dose measurement protocols. 3. Perform and present real world style research projects as a group, and present these projects in a typical professional scientific format and style. 4. Achieve an appreciation of the history and potential future developments in ionizing radiation detection and dosimetry. Prerequisite: Physics and calculus; permission of the program director

Credit 3 units.

M91 MedPhys 503 Independent Study

The independent study course is designed to provide graduate students with an opportunity to gain insight into an aspect of the field of medical physics. The goal of the course is to provide introductory experience on a focused project with one or more faculty mentor(s). Graduate students will be matched with a project/mentor based on a number of factors, including student interest in the area of study and availability. Prerequisite: Physics and calculus; Permission of the program director.

Credit 1 unit.

M91 MedPhys 503C Clinical Project

Students will complete a clinically-focused, hands-on project under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Students will learn background as to the impetus of this project, will develop a plan or procedure for completing the project, and will take a major role in performing and completing the developed tasks. The goal of this is to simulate and gain an understanding of the workflow needed to achieve advancements in the clinic and/or patient care, as well as for students to gain a deeper understanding about a clinically focused topic. An oral presentation and written report describing the completed project work is required. Prerequisite: 2 semesters of MP503; Permission of the program director

M91 MedPhys 503P PhD Thesis Research

Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics students will work on their thesis research under the guidance of their thesis advisor(s). Students will work on various elements of their thesis including research, writing, and other relevant tasks. Student progress will be assessed regularly throughout their doctoral thesis, including the achievement of required tasks and milestones. Prerequisite: MP503R and/or permission of the program director Prerequisite: MP503R and/or permission of the program director

Credit variable, maximum 9 units.

M91 MedPhys 503R Phd Research Rotation

The PhD Research Rotation course is designed to provide students with an experience working with one or more potential thesis mentors on a focused research opportunity. Students will gain insight into an aspect of the field of medical physics and a program of academic research, as well as cultivating a relationship with a potential thesis mentor. PhD students will be matched with a project/mentor based on a number of factors, including student interest in the area of study and availability. Prerequisite: Permission of the program director.

M91 MedPhys 503T MS Thesis Research

Students will complete a research project under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Thesis students will develop a thesis proposal, conduct mentored research, and disseminate this research in the form of an oral defense and written thesis. The goal of this project is to gain an in-depth understanding about an area of development or research in the medical physics field, as well as to gain an understanding about how to structure, perform, and present academic work. Students may also learn about academic publication composition and submission. An oral presentation and written report describing the completed project work is required. Prerequisite: two semesters of MP503; Permission of the program director.

M91 MedPhys 504 Ethics, Professionalism and Current Topics

This course prepares students to critically evaluate ethical, regulatory and professional issues and for leadership in clinical practice and research. The principal goal of this course is to prepare students to recognize ethics and compliance resources in clinical research and the situational factors that give rise to them, to identify ethics and compliance resources, and to foster ethical problem-solving skills. In addition, the course introduces professionalism, core elements, common traits of the medical physics profession, confidentiality, conflict of interest, interpersonal interactions, negotiations and leadership skills. Characteristics of successful leadership are also identified. Interaction with patients, colleagues, vendors, and clinic staff will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: Permission of the program director.

M91 MedPhys 505 Radiobiology

This class is designed to establish a foundation for ionizing radiation interaction with biological tissues. It will cover the fundamental concepts of cell biology, how ionizing radiation interacts with cells, radiation damage and carcinogenesis, radiation therapy fractionation and related concepts. The effects of ionizing radiations on living cells and organisms, including physical, chemical, and physiological basis of radiation cytotoxicity, mutagenicity, and carcinogenesis are also covered. Prerequisite: College level biology or BIOL4581; Permission of the program director.

M91 MedPhys 506 Radiation Oncology Physics

This course is designed to build on the concept of radiation dosimetry techniques and bring them into the clinical realm. The students will learn clinical applications of radiation dose measurements as used in radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. Ionizing radiation producing devices such as external beam, brachytherapy, protons and charged particles, imaging modalities, simulation, radiation delivery, treatment verification imaging, quality assurance, motion management and image-guided techniques will be the major focus. Prerequisite: MP502; Permission of the program director.

M91 MedPhys 521 Radiation Protection and Safety

This class is designed to further the concepts of radiation interactions and dosimetry to radiation protection and safety and biological consequences of radiation exposure in humans. Protection and safety of the radiation worker and patient, as well as detection equipment and shielding analysis will be main focus. This course will briefly cover regulations, and radiological protection in various clinical environments. Prerequisite: Physics and calculus; Permission of the program director

M91 MedPhys 522 Clinical Rotations

The student will rotate through various areas within the Radiation Therapy Clinic and develop an understanding of the applications of physics in the use of radiation for the treatment of cancers. This will include simulation, quality assurance of various imaging and radiation sources, dose calculation, intensity modulation treatments, radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy, brachytherapy, radiopharmaceutical therapy, and more. Prerequisite: MP502, MP506, and MP521; Permission of the program director

M91 MedPhys 523 Advanced Clinical Medical Physics Laboratory

The objective of this course is to reinforce and enhance the understanding concepts developed in didactic medical physics courses through practica, laboratory work, and/or special lectures. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the physics and methods involved in clinical imaging and/or radiation therapy treatment processes. The various practica will cover an array of topic areas including absolute dosimetry, relative dose measurements, patient QA, imaging QA, radiation beam modeling, treatment planning, proton therapy, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, and adaptive radiation therapy. Prerequisite: MP502, MP506, and MP521; permission of the program director.

Medical Physics, MS

School of medicine.

The program is designed for full-time students who wish to pursue a career as a medical physicist either as a researcher, as a certified clinical profession, or in industry. The program will require successful completion of a minimum of 38 credits for Master’s degree and completion of a research thesis (in conjunction with one or more of the faculty). Full-time master’s students will complete the program in two years.

Admission Requirements

• B.S. degree or B.A. degree in physics, applied physics, or one of the physical sciences, including physics training at least equivalent to a minor
• Official transcript of school record, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and curriculum vitae
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English (TOEFL/IELTS required for non-native English speakers)
• General GRE exam scores are required (physics GRE is recommended)

For more information on graduate education at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, see: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Graduate Programs

Contact Information

Inquiries may be directed to  [email protected] .

Program Requirements

This program consists of 38 credits (cr). There is also a research ethics and responsible conduct of research requirement.

Core Medical Physics Courses (20 Cr)

All Medical Physics students are required to take the following courses:

• ME.420.702 Radiological Physics and Dosimetry   fall Yr 1
• ME.420.703 Radiation Therapy Physics  spring Yr 1
• ME.420.704  spring Yr 1
• ME.420.705 Medical Physics Seminar must be taken first three semesters, but only 1 credit can be counted toward degree requirement
• ME.420.706 Radiation Biology  fall Yr 2
• ME.420.710 Medical Imaging Systems  fall Yr 1
• PH.183.631 Fundamentals of Human Physiology  (4 cr) fall Yr 1 - Public Health crs
• Professionalism and Ethics (0 cr) fall Yr 1
• Responsible Conduct of Research (0 cr)* fall and spring Yr 1

*University requirement for graduation; no credit

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES (6 cr)

All MP students are required to take the following additional courses.

• ME.420.707 Nuclear Medicine Imaging  fall Yr 2
• ME.420.709 Radiopharmaceutical Therapy  spring Yr 2

Research Project (6 Cr)

Students are required to take at least 6 cr of independent research project or master's thesis research.

Elective Courses (6 Cr)

Students shall take 6 (or more) additional credit hours from the following list of courses or other courses as approved by the Program Director.

SOM Medical Physics (EB campus)

• ME.420.xxx Advanced Image Reconstruction (3 cr)
• ME.420.xxx Quantitative Imaging Analysis (3 cr)
• ME 420.xxx Molecular Imaging (3 cr)

PH Biostatistics (EB campus)

• PH.140.615 Statistics for Laboratory Scientists I  (4 cr)

Biomedical Engineering (Homewood campus)

• EN.580.640 Systems Pharmacology and Personalized Medicine   (4 cr)
• EN.580.674 Introduction to Neuro-Image Processing   (3 cr)
• EN.580.679 Principles and Applications of Modern X-ray Imaging and Computed Tomography   (3 cr)
• EN.580.693 Imaging Instrumentation   (4 cr)

Electrical and Computer Engineering (Homewood campus)

• EN.520.623 Medical Image Analysis   (3 cr)
• EN.520.631 Ultrasound and Photoacoustic Beamforming   (3 cr)
• EN.520.659 Machine learning for medical applications  (3 cr)

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Medical physicists are health care professionals with specialized training in the medical applications of physics. Their work often involves the use of x-rays and accelerated charged particles, radioactive substances, ultrasound, magnetic and electric fields, infra-red and ultraviolet light, heat and lasers in diagnosis and therapy. Most medical physicists work in hospital diagnostic imaging departments, cancer treatment facilities, or hospital-based research establishments. Others work in universities, government, and industry.

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Medical Physics program will:

• understand the physics of medical imaging and radiation oncology;
• achieve independence in original medical physics research;
• work effectively in clinical and research environments that include oncologists, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, cardiologists, neuroscientists, radiation therapy professionals and biomedical engineers;
• be prepared for positions at medical physics research institutions as well as healthcare institutions.

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Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
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Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 90

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 6.5

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is not required.

2) Meet Deadlines

3) prepare application, transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

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Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics (PhD)

Citizenship verification.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Average Funding

• 8 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 8 students was $9,907.
• 4 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 4 students was $9,742.
• 2 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 2 students was $2,188.
• 11 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 11 students was $8,462.
• 6 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 6 students was $19,094.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

Career options.

Graduates will be equipped to pursue careers in hospitals, specialized areas of medicine (e.g. cancer treatment and research and brain research), government, industry and other medical research environments. Their work is interdisciplinary in nature and in many cases, translates to innovative solutions to real world medical problems relating to diagnosis and treatment of many disease types from cancer to brain and cardiac research.

Many of our medical physics faculty hold associate or adjunct professor status in the Department of Physics and Astronomy but have primary appointments in Departments of the Faculty of Medicine (Radiology, Surgery, Oncology) or work at the BC Cancer Agency Treatment or Research Centres.

In BC alone, population growth and replacement of retirements requires about 5 new radiotherapy physicists each year.  Growing demand for advanced medical imaging (CT, MRI, PET) creates a similar requirement for imaging physicists. 

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

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This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Ford, Nancy (Medical physics; Medical biotechnology diagnostics (including biosensors); Dental materials and equipment; micro-computed tomography; physiological gating; contrast agents; models of respiratory disease; image-based measurements; dental imaging; x-ray imaging)
• Kolind, Shannon (Medical physics; Neurosciences, biological and chemical aspects; Neurosciences, medical and physiological and health aspects; brain; Imaging; MRI; medical physics; multiple sclerosis; myelin; Neurological Disease; spinal cord)
• Kozlowski, Piotr (development and application of MRI techniques to study pre-clinical models of human diseases with specific focus on cancer and spinal cord injuries; development of the multi-parametric MRI techniques for prostate cancer diagnosis in the clinical setting.)
• Laule, Cornelia (Medical physics; Neurosciences, biological and chemical aspects; Neurosciences, medical and physiological and health aspects; Pathology (except oral pathology); Auto-Immune Diseases; Axons; brain; Central Nervous System Inflammatory Diseases; Cerebral Atrophy; Histology; image analysis; Imaging; Inflammation; magnetic resonance imaging; Magnetic resonance spectroscopy; multiple sclerosis; myelin; Nervous System Development; Neurodegenerative diseases; Neurological diseases; Neuronal Systems; pain; Pathology; Schizophrenia; Spinal Cord Diseases; spinal cord; Spinal cord injury)
• Rahmim, Arman (Clinical oncology; Medical physics; Physical sciences; Image Reconstruction; Machine learning and radiomics; medical physics; Molecular imaging; Quantitative Imaging; Theranostics)
• Rauscher, Alexander (Physical sciences; Neurosciences, medical and physiological and health aspects; magnetic resonance imaging; physics; quantitative susceptibility mapping; myelin water imaging; brain; maschine learning)
• Reinsberg, Stefan (Medical physics, MRIs )
• Sossi, Vesna (Medical Imaging, Brain imaging )
• Xiang, Qing-San (Magnetic Resonance Imaging )
• Zeng, Haishan (Family practice, dermatology)

Sample Thesis Submissions

• Markerless dynamic tumor tracking using diaphragm as a soft-tissue anatomical surrogate for liver tumors

Related Programs

Same specialization.

• Master of Science in Medical Physics (MSc)

Same Academic Unit

• Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD)
• Master of Applied Science in Engineering Physics (MASc)
• Master of Science in Astronomy (MSc)
• Master of Science in Physics (MSc)

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Further information, specialization.

Required core courses of the Medical Physics program include Quantum Mechanics I (PHYS 500), Radiotherapy Physics I (PHYS 534), Radiotherapy Physics II (PHYS 535), Advanced Radiation Biophysics (PHYS 536), Radiation Dosimetry (PHYS 539), Image Reconstruction (PHYS 540), and Anatomy, Physiology and Statistics for Medical Physicists (PHYS 545) and Clinical Experience in Medical Physics (PHYS 546). There is one elective which should be chosen from Nuclear Medicine (PHYS 541), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PHYS 542), and Biomedical Optics (PHYS 543).

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Evaluation of ct brain protocols, image quality and radiation dose.

Abstract CT scan is one of the most valuable tools used in the centers of modern health care and are accompanied by radiation dose greater than that of the normal radiographic and must be therefore use carefully to protect patients from radiation. The aim of this study to compare between radiation dose and image quality and to compare between CT brain protocols and radiation dose . Random samples consist of 30 patients who underwent CT brain examination. The patients data registered(age, gend...

Sexual Behaviors of People Living with Hiv/Aids, Receiving Treatment at District Hospital Agbani, Enugu State.

ABSTRACT HIV/AIDS is still of major public health concern. With no vaccine in sight, it is only necessary to take a look at the sexual behaviors and practices of people living with HIV/AIDS. This study was to determine the sexual behaviors of people living with HIV attending ART clinic at District Hospital, Agbani, Nkanu-west local government area, Enugu state. METHODOLOGY: This was a descriptive cross sectional study. A systematic random sampling method was used to select 321 participants. D...

Assessment of medical students’ knowledge, attitude and practice towards medical waste management in KIUTH in Bushenyi Uganda

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Preterm Births in Uganda: A Case Study of Kiryandongo District Referral Hospital.

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To Assess the Knowledge of Danger Signs in Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Kampala International University -Teaching Hospital

ABSTRACT A cross-sectional study was done on the Topic: Assessment of knowledge of Danger Signs among pregnant women attending ANC in KIU-TH). Pregnancy is a normal process that results in a series of both physiological and psychological changes in expectant mothers. However, normal pregnancy may be accompanied by some problems and complications which is potentially life-threatening to the mother and the fetus. Fraser et al (2003). Danger sign(s) is a term used to refer to a group of symptom...

Refined Sievert Integral for The Calculation of Dose Distribution Around the New Bebig Co-60 High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Source

ABSTRACT A very good reason why calculation of dose distribution is important is that it is essential to plan and replicate the treatment prior to the actual delivery of the radiation dose to the tumour. In modern radiation therapy, computer software is used for performing treatment planning. Different algorithms are employed at every stage of treatment including dose calculation algorithms. The dose calculation used for the HDRplus TPS is the TG43 formalism and just like every other TPS, th...

Comparative Studies on Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy: PrePlan and Real-Time Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Iodine-125 Seed Implants at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Brachytherapy is a term used to describe the short distance treatment of cancer with radiation from small, encapsulated radionuclide sources. This type of treatment is given by placing sources directly into or near the volume to be treated. The dose is then delivered continuously, either over a short period of time (temporary implants) or over the lifetime of the source to a complete decay (permanent implants). Most common brachytherapy sources emit ...

Assessment of Radiation Dose to Patients During Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (Spect) 99mtc-Sestamibi Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (Mpi) In Niamey- Niger.

ABSTRACT Radiation absorbed dose for patients undergoing myocardial perfusion has been calculated for technetium-99m Hexakis-2-methoxy-2-methylpropyl-isonitrile (99mTcSestamibi) at the Nuclear Medicine Department of Abdou Moumouni University. Thirty patients were scanned and image quantification was achieved using MedisoInterViewXP® software. An activity of370 MBq (10 mCi) of 99mTc-Sestamibi was administered for stress and 1110 MBq (30 mCi) for rest. A 256 x 1024 matrix size and a speed of ...

Sub-Chronic Effect of Co-Administration of Methformine and Amilodipine on Some Haematological Indices in Experimental Animal (Wistar Rats)

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Estimation Of Contralateral Breast Dose For Tangential Breast Irradiation Using Gafchromic Film Ebt2

ABSTRACT The dose to the contralateral breast for tangential breast irradiation has been estimated using Gafchromic films EBT2. The data collected consisted of measurements taken with anthropomorphic female Rando phantom. The EBT2 films were scanned and read using ScanMaker 9800XL plus and ImageJ software. A calibration curve was constructed using fourth – order polynomial fit to the data and a calibration equation was obtained from the graph which was used to convert the grey values into ...

Quality Control And Dosimetry Of A Wooden Couch Top For Megavoltage External Beam Radiotherapy.

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this study was to determine an appropriate locally fabricated wood sample that could be used to replace the wire mesh incorporated at the treatment area of EBRT couch top to circumvent dose discrepancies associated with the sagging effect of the wire mesh as a result of prolonged use. Linear attenuation coefficient and transmission factor were determined at three stipulated field sizes (5cm x 5cm, 10cm x 10cm,15cm x 15cm) and two treatment depths of 0.5cm and 5cm fo...

The Effects Of Crystalloid Solutions On The Human Blood Coagulation System

ABSTRACT Crystalloid solutions are used in clinical practice for resuscitation and correction of electrolyte imbalances. However, up to 25% of individuals may develop dysfunctions of haemostasis following fluid infusions, complicating resuscitation and outcome. Studies on the effects of crystalloids solutions on human blood coagulation have produced conflicting results: either suggesting procoagulant effects or impaired coagulation. The mechanisms for these discrepant results remain unclear....

Assessment Of Mean Glandular Dose To Patients From Digital Mammography Systems

ABSTRACT Mean glandular dose assessment of patients undergoing digital mammography examination has been done. A total of 297 patient data was used for the study. Basic Quality Control tests were done to ascertain the performance of the equipment used. The results of Quality Control tests indicated that the three Mammography units used for this study were functioning within the internationally acceptable performance criteria. Patients with a breast thickness of 30 mm within the two age groups...

Comparison Of Treatment Indices Between Telecobalt Machine And Linear Accelerator-Based Treatment Plans For Selected Conformal Radiotherapy Cases

ABSTRACT The use of telecobalt machine in radiotherapy is of concern in developing countries where there is a limited resource. As such, the study was to ascertain if telecobalt (cobalt60) machine could be feasible to generate and deliver treatment plans with optimal treatment indices comparable to those of a linear accelerator (Linac). Retrospective DICOM-Radiotherapy images of patients earmarked for treatment of breast, prostate and lung cancer obtained from the European Society for Radiot...

Neutron Capture Throw Interaction Neutron with Material

Abstract :- neutron capture, type of nuclear reaction in which a target nucleus absorbs a neutron (uncharged particle), then emits a discrete quantity of electromagnetic energy (gamma-ray photon). The target nucleus and the product nucleus are isotopes, or forms of the same element. Thus phosphorus-31, on undergoing neutron capture, becomes phosphorus-32. The heavier isotope that results may be radioactive, so that neutron capture, which occurs with almost any nucleus, is a common way of pro...

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