Francesca Greco

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Francesca Greco is a leading figure in the field of radiation oncology, with a specialized focus on precision radiotherapy for prostate cancer. Her work centers on the critical intersection of image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and advanced patient positioning. Greco’s major contribution is the pioneering investigation of six degrees of freedom (6 DOF) robotic couch technology, as demonstrated in her highly cited 2015 study. This work, which has garnered 23 citations, rigorously quantified the dosimetric consequences of both translational and rotational shifts during volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT). By demonstrating how adaptive optimization via robotic positioning can correct rototranslational errors, she provided a foundational framework for enhancing treatment accuracy and sparing healthy tissue. Her research directly addresses the clinical challenge of managing intrafraction motion in prostate cancer, offering a practical pathway to more conformal and safer radiation delivery. Greco’s achievements have established her as an authority on the integration of robotic systems into clinical workflows, making her work essential reading for medical physicists and radiation oncologists seeking to push the boundaries of precision oncology.