Stanford University
Stanford, CA
I am a physicist and radiation biologist with extensive experience in pre-clinical research, specializing in radiation treatment, dosimetry, mouse cancer models, and in-vivo imaging. My academic journey began with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Physics, where I gained expertise in various radiation types and instrumentation for radiation detection.
Subsequently, I ventured into radiation biology, earning a Masters, Ph.D., and completing a five-year postdoctoral research program. These years were dedicated to designing, developing, and characterizing primary and metastatic mouse-tumor models. My primary focus has been on the detection of cancer and micrometastasis using in-vivo contrast-enhanced molecular imaging methods, along with developing therapeutic pharmacological strategies in combination with radiation.
For the past years, Ive served as a research assistant at Dr. Billy Loos lab, a leading center for ultra-high dose-rate (FLASH) radiation research at Stanford. My role involves precise delivery of FLASH and conventional dose-rate radiation to mice, designing shielding, and conducting quantitative dosimetry.
At the beginning of the year, I was appointed Deputy Director of the pre-clinical radiotherapy core within the Radiation Oncology department. In this role, I lead a team of Physics Assistants dedicated to developing dose calibration methodologies for orthovoltage irradiators and linac configurations in pre-clinical research. We also maintain periodic quality assurance and create custom shielding and anesthesia equipment for radiation treatments.
I recently completed my CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Certificate at UCLA and my aspiration is to continue my career in Medical Physics, leveraging my extensive knowledge and skills to make significant contributions to healthcare.
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