Taeko Matsuura

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Taeko Matsuura is a leading figure in the advancement of proton beam therapy, with a career dedicated to making this precise cancer treatment more accessible and effective. Her primary research focuses on the integration of real-time tumor tracking with spot-scanning proton therapy, a critical innovation for treating moving tumors. Her most cited work, a 2013 paper detailing the joint development of a compact, gated spot-scanning system with Hitachi, laid the groundwork for a new standard in motion-managed radiotherapy. This foundational technology has accrued over 16 citations, underscoring its influence. Dr. Matsuura has also made significant clinical contributions, notably in treating pediatric and young adult patients with central nervous system tumors. Her 2019 study on intensity-modulated proton craniospinal irradiation (ipCSI) demonstrated the clinical benefits of combining large-field spot-scanning with advanced image-guidance, including a robotic patient table and orthogonal X-ray imagers. This work, cited 10 times, showcases her ability to translate complex engineering into tangible improvements in patient outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations requiring highly conformal radiation.

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1. 1
   Development of the compact proton beam therapy system dedicated to spot scanning with real-time tumor-tracking technology

   16 citations · 2013
2. 2
   Clinical experience of craniospinal intensity-modulated spot-scanning proton therapy using large fields for central nervous system medulloblastomas and germ cell tumors in children, adolescents, and young adults

   10 citations · 2019

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