Eleonora Preve

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Eleonora Preve is a leading figure in radiation oncology physics, whose work has significantly advanced the precision of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and cranial radiosurgery. Her research centers on intra-fraction motion management and image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), specifically comparing the accuracy of infrared optical localization systems against traditional X-ray imaging. In her seminal 2011 study, Preve analyzed data from 87 hypofractionated patients, demonstrating that integrated optical tracking could reliably capture real-time setup variability, offering a non-radiographic alternative for monitoring patient position during treatment. This work, cited 18 times, has been foundational for clinics seeking to reduce imaging dose while maintaining millimeter-level accuracy. Preve’s contributions have directly informed clinical protocols for motion management in high-dose-per-fraction treatments, helping to minimize geometric misses and improve therapeutic ratios. Her comparative analyses provide essential benchmarks for integrating optical and X-ray systems, making her a trusted authority in the practical implementation of advanced localization technologies. For students and researchers, Preve’s work exemplifies the rigorous, patient-centered approach needed to translate engineering solutions into safer, more effective radiotherapy.