Baozhou Sun

Washington University in St. Louis

Papers

2

Total Citations

54

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2

About

Baozhou Sun is a leading medical physicist whose research focuses on advancing proton therapy, particularly through system commissioning, adaptive treatment strategies, and image-guided radiation oncology. His most influential work, "Commissioning and initial experience with the first clinical gantry‐mounted proton therapy system" (2016, 36 citations), provides a foundational blueprint for the clinical implementation of the Mevion S250 system, detailing the comprehensive commissioning process at the S. Lee Kling Proton Therapy Center. This study has become a key reference for institutions adopting compact, single-room proton platforms. Sun further pushes the field toward adaptive proton therapy in his 2018 work (18 citations), where he explores using a mobile helical CT scanner to enable real-time treatment adaptation—a critical step toward personalized, dose-optimized cancer care. His contributions bridge engineering precision and clinical practicality, helping to make proton therapy more accessible and effective. By establishing rigorous commissioning protocols and pioneering adaptive imaging techniques, Sun is shaping the next generation of image-guided, adaptive radiotherapy, with lasting impact on both clinical practice and research in radiation oncology.

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Papers
54
Total Citations
27
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Commissioning and initial experience with the first clinical gantry‐mounted proton therapy system
36 citations · 2016
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2016 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 16
🏛 Institutions: Washington University in St. Louis

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