Jessica Lowenstein

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Total Citations

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About

Jessica Lowenstein is a leading authority in medical physics, with her work centered on the precision and safety of advanced radiation therapy technologies. Her primary research focuses on quality assurance (QA) for robotic radiosurgery, a field that demands exacting standards to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy. Lowenstein’s most significant contribution is her leadership in the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Task Group 135, which produced the seminal report, "Report of AAPM TG 135: Quality assurance for robotic radiosurgery" (2011). This highly influential work, cited over 247 times, established the foundational QA protocols for robotic radiosurgery systems, providing critical guidelines for treatment planning, delivery, and patient safety monitoring. By addressing complex challenges in dose delivery and system calibration, Lowenstein’s work has directly enhanced the reliability of stereotactic treatments, helping to minimize errors and improve clinical outcomes. Her meticulous attention to detail is further evidenced by a subsequent erratum (2011), demonstrating her commitment to scientific rigor. Through these contributions, Lowenstein has become a key figure in shaping the standards that medical physicists worldwide rely on to ensure the safe and effective use of robotic radiosurgery.