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Weiguang Yao is a leading figure in the advancement of image-guided proton therapy, with a primary focus on enhancing the precision and safety of cancer treatments. His most impactful work centers on the development of a novel, ceiling-mounted robotic C-arm cone beam CT (CBCT) system, designed to integrate seamlessly with a 190° proton gantry and a 6-degree-of-freedom robotic patient positioner. This key contribution, detailed in his highly cited 2017 paper (43 citations), addresses critical challenges in mechanical design, system accuracy, and workflow for proton therapy. More recently, Yao has investigated the robustness of noncoplanar versus coplanar treatment plans for bilateral head and neck tumors, exploring the trade-offs between dosimetric benefits and the increased imaging dose and treatment time associated with robotic couch motion. His work is instrumental in defining best practices for modern proton therapy, directly impacting how clinicians balance treatment efficacy with operational efficiency and patient safety.
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