Clare Stannard
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Clare Stannard is a pioneering figure in the field of proton therapy, with a focused career dedicated to advancing cancer treatment through accelerator-based technologies. Her key research areas center on the design and optimization of proton therapy facilities, particularly beam delivery systems and treatment room configurations. Stannard's most notable contribution is her work on the non-orthogonal fixed beam arrangement for the second proton therapy facility at South Africa's National Accelerator Center (NAC), where she addressed critical infrastructure challenges to expand patient access to high-energy proton treatment. Her 1999 paper on this topic, with 9 citations, remains a foundational reference for facility designers, demonstrating how under-utilized cyclotron capacity can be repurposed to treat more eligible patients. This work reflects her broader impact in making proton therapy more accessible and efficient, particularly in resource-constrained settings. Stannard's achievements include her role in the NAC medical user group, where she helped bridge the gap between accelerator physics and clinical oncology. Her research continues to influence the development of cost-effective, space-efficient proton therapy rooms, ensuring that life-saving treatments reach more patients worldwide.
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