Christine Swanson
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Christine Swanson is a medical physicist whose research focuses on the precision and safety of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and radiosurgery, particularly for treating lung and spinal tumors. Her most cited work, “Quantification of planning target volume margin when using a robotic radiosurgery system to treat lung tumors with spine tracking” (2014), addresses a critical challenge in radiation oncology: minimizing treatment margins to spare healthy tissue while ensuring tumor coverage. By systematically quantifying the necessary planning target volume margins for spine tracking in lung radiosurgery, Swanson provided clinically actionable data that enhances treatment accuracy and reduces the risk of geometric miss. This contribution has informed clinical protocols and quality assurance practices, earning 11 citations and demonstrating its relevance to practitioners seeking to optimize robotic radiosurgery workflows. Beyond this paper, her broader work in treatment planning and motion management underscores her commitment to translating engineering principles into tangible patient benefits. For students and researchers in medical physics, Swanson’s research exemplifies how meticulous dosimetric analysis can bridge the gap between technological capability and safe, effective clinical application.
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