Haruna Kawaguchi

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Haruna Kawaguchi is a radiation oncology researcher whose work focuses on improving the precision of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for lung cancer, particularly through the optimization of real-time tumor tracking systems. Her most-cited study, "Fiducial marker position affects target volume in stereotactic lung irradiation" (2022), investigates how the placement of internal fiducial markers influences the accuracy of target volume delineation in robotic radiotherapy platforms like CyberKnife and Radixact. This work is critical for reducing treatment margins and minimizing damage to healthy lung tissue, directly impacting patient outcomes in respiratory-gated radiation therapy. With 5 citations, her research contributes to the ongoing refinement of motion management strategies in SBRT, a field where even millimeter-level errors can compromise tumor control. Kawaguchi’s findings help clinicians understand the geometric uncertainties introduced by marker placement, enabling more precise dose delivery. Her contributions are particularly valuable for researchers and clinicians working at the intersection of medical physics and radiation oncology, where technological advancements in real-time tracking demand rigorous validation.