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Giulia Fontana is a leading figure in the field of particle therapy, with a specific focus on the precision and safety of patient positioning and image guidance. Her research is centered on the critical challenge of minimizing geometric uncertainties in proton and ion beam radiotherapy, where even millimeter-level setup errors can compromise treatment outcomes. Fontana’s major contributions include the commissioning and clinical validation of integrated imaging and optical tracking systems at the Centro Nazionale di Adroterapia Oncologica (CNAO). Her seminal 2013 work on the quality assurance of these systems (39 citations) established foundational protocols for in-room verification, while her subsequent 2014 study (34 citations) demonstrated the clinical viability of image-guided particle therapy. By synergizing double oblique X-ray projections with optical tracking and robotic patient handling, she has significantly enhanced the accuracy of tumor targeting. Her comparative analysis of these technologies (20 citations) remains a key reference for centers adopting similar setups. Through this body of work, Fontana has directly improved the reliability of advanced radiotherapy, ensuring that the physical advantages of particle beams translate into tangible clinical benefits for patients.
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