Molly C. Cook

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Molly C. Cook is a medical physicist whose work focuses on improving the precision and safety of radiation therapy through innovative quality assurance (QA) methodologies. Her primary research areas include linac imaging system alignment, robotic couch calibration, and the integration of streamlined QA procedures for modern radiotherapy equipment. Cook’s most notable contribution is her 2016 paper introducing a unified QA protocol that simultaneously tests both the imaging components and robotic couch of linear accelerators—a significant advancement that simplifies complex, multi-step procedures into a single, efficient test. This work, which has garnered 6 citations, addresses a critical need in clinical practice: ensuring accurate patient positioning and treatment delivery while reducing the time and potential for error in routine QA. By developing methods that eliminate the need for meticulous phantom positioning at isocenter, Cook has helped make advanced radiotherapy technologies more accessible and reliable. Her research demonstrates a practical, problem-solving approach that directly impacts patient safety and treatment efficacy, making her a valuable contributor to the field of radiation oncology physics.