Isabella Duarte, PhD

As a Medical Physicist, my research activities focus on advancing image-guided radiation therapy techniques in Radiation Oncology. I have actively participated on research projects for the implementation of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)-based Total Body Irradiation (TBI) techniques in our department as part of a Phase II Prospective Clinical Trial. I have investigated treatment plan uncertainties and the effects of patient-positioning on VMAT-based dose distributions given the use of multiple isocenters for this advanced radiotherapy technique. Additional research interests include Prostate Brachytherapy (including Low Dose Rate (LDR) and High Dose Rate (HDR) prostate implants), as well as Tattoo-less breast setup techniques for radiation therapy treatments.