Antonella Fogliata
IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Institute of Oncology Research
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Total Citations
75
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About
Antonella Fogliata is a leading medical physicist whose research focuses on advancing radiation therapy through innovative treatment planning and quality assurance techniques. Her work primarily spans stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases, spine stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and linac quality assurance methodologies. A key contribution is her 2018 study (37 citations) evaluating a novel automated treatment planning engine for linac-based radiosurgery of multiple brain metastases, demonstrating its dosimetric quality against robotic systems—a pivotal step toward efficient, high-precision treatments. Her 2010 multi-institutional investigation (25 citations) into apparatus-dependent dosimetric differences in spine SBRT provided critical insights for optimizing delivery across platforms like CyberKnife and IMRT. Additionally, her 2008 work (13 citations) refined the GLAaS algorithm for portal imager calibration, enhancing routine linac quality assurance. These contributions have shaped clinical protocols and automated planning tools, earning her recognition as a key figure in radiation oncology physics. With a career dedicated to bridging computational innovation and clinical application, Fogliata’s research continues to improve treatment accuracy and patient outcomes in stereotactic radiotherapy.
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- 3Testing the portal imager GLAaS algorithm for machine quality assurance13 citations · 2008