Alan Cohen

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Alan Cohen is a leading authority in medical physics, with a primary focus on quality assurance (QA) for robotic radiosurgery. His most significant contribution is his leadership in developing the foundational QA standards for this advanced treatment modality. As the principal author of the landmark AAPM Task Group 135 report (2011), which has garnered over 247 citations, he established the essential protocols for ensuring the safety and accuracy of robotic radiosurgery systems. This work has become a critical reference for clinical physicists worldwide. Cohen’s impact extends beyond this initial framework; he also spearheaded the recent update, TG-135.B (2024), which addresses new technologies and refines existing components to keep pace with the platform's evolution. By bridging the gap between foundational principles and contemporary practice, his contributions have directly shaped patient safety standards in stereotactic radiosurgery. His work remains indispensable for any medical physicist or researcher working with robotic radiation delivery systems.