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M. Sano is a leading figure in the field of proton therapy, with a particular focus on the engineering and clinical implementation of advanced radiation systems. Their most notable contribution is the development of the proton therapy system for the Northeast Proton Therapy Center (NPTC), as detailed in their highly cited 1996 paper, "The proton therapy system for the NPTC: equipment description and progress report." This work provided a comprehensive technical blueprint for one of the early hospital-based proton therapy facilities, detailing the accelerator, beam transport, and treatment delivery components. With 9 citations, this foundational paper has guided subsequent system designs and clinical protocols, establishing Sano as a key architect in translating proton therapy from research labs to patient care. Their work has directly enabled more precise tumor targeting while sparing healthy tissue, advancing the standard of care in radiation oncology. Sano's contributions remain essential reading for engineers and physicists developing next-generation proton therapy systems.
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