Ellen E. Wilcox

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Dr. Ellen E. Wilcox is a leading medical physicist whose work centers on advancing the precision and safety of stereotactic radiosurgery, particularly with robotic platforms. Her most significant contribution is her leadership in authoring the AAPM Task Group Report 135.B (2024), a foundational document that establishes comprehensive quality assurance protocols for modern robotic radiosurgery systems. This report, already garnering 7 citations, updates critical safety standards for emerging technologies, ensuring treatment accuracy for patients with intracranial and extracranial lesions. Dr. Wilcox’s expertise bridges clinical physics and technological innovation, directly influencing how radiation oncology departments verify the performance of complex delivery systems. Her work is essential reading for medical physics residents and practicing clinicians seeking to implement robust QA programs. By codifying best practices for a rapidly evolving field, Dr. Wilcox has become a key voice in patient safety and treatment efficacy, shaping the next generation of radiosurgery quality management.