Gail Anastasi
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Dr. Gail Anastasi is a leading clinical researcher in radiation oncology, specializing in the practical implementation of advanced motion management and adaptive radiotherapy (ART). Her work directly addresses the critical gap between technological capability and clinical adoption. She is best known as the principal author of the landmark "POP-ART RT" study, a comprehensive international survey that quantifies real-world patterns of practice for intra-fraction breathing motion management and inter-fraction plan adaptation. This highly cited work (59 citations) provides the first systematic evidence of how clinics utilize real-time respiratory motion management (RRMM) and identifies the key technical, logistical, and training barriers preventing wider use of ART. By mapping global clinical practice, Dr. Anastasi has provided an essential benchmark for the field, guiding future research priorities and informing the development of implementation strategies. Her contributions are vital for ensuring that sophisticated radiotherapy technologies translate into tangible improvements in treatment precision and patient outcomes, making her a key voice in the ongoing effort to standardize and advance adaptive radiation therapy.
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