Goals
- To foster collaboration among scientist across multiple fields and areas of expertise specifically and generally in the area of quantitative imagine and radiotherapy research.
- To generate new knowledge to improve cancer patient outcomes via grants and to consolidate collaboration efforts into a robust body of scientific knowledge.
Quantitative Imaging in Radiation Therapy (QIRT) Interest Group Chairpersons
- Dr. John Buatti, M.D., University of Iowa: john-buatti@uiowa.edu
- Dr. Hui-Kuo Shu, Ph.D., Emery University: hgsu@emory.edu
- Dr. Ying Xiao, University of Pennsylvania: Ying.Xiao@uphs.upenn.edu
Teleconference Schedule
The QIRT Interest Group meets virtually via the WebEx platform quarterly the 3rd Monday of January, April, July and October at 11:00 a.m. ET. The group membership is approximately 60.
Activities and Accomplishments
- Exchange of significant information and resources
- Development of new collaborations
- Liaison with IROC, QIN and other imaging-related calls and meetings
- Organize sessions at national meetings (e.g. ASTRO, AAOM, etc.)
Publications
Conference Report: Review of clinical implementation of Advanced Quantitative Imaging Techniques for Personalized Radiotherapy (ASTRO 2023 Meeting Masterclass Session), Yevgemy Vinogradsty, Houda.Bohg, Nicolas W, Bucknell, et.al., Tomography 2024: 10:1798-1813
Interested in becoming a member of the QIRT Interest Group?
Please contact the Interest Group Coordinator:
Jeff Buchsbaum, M.D., Ph.D., A.M.
Radiation Research Program
National Cancer Institute
Division of Cancer Research and Diagnosis
240-276-5690
jeff.buchsbaum@nih.gov