Judith Adams
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Judith Adams is a leading figure in the advancement of proton therapy, whose work focuses on making this precise cancer treatment more accessible and cost-effective. Her research centers on the intersection of pencil beam scanning (PBS) technology, treatment planning, and the engineering of compact proton delivery systems. In her highly regarded 2021 technical note, Adams tackled a critical question in the field: whether the superior dosimetric control of PBS could eliminate the need for expensive, rotating gantries. By studying head-and-neck and brain tumors, she demonstrated that advanced PBS, combined with robotic patient positioning, could achieve comparable clinical outcomes without a gantry. This work, which has garnered 10 citations and growing influence, challenges conventional infrastructure design and offers a pathway to smaller, more affordable proton centers. Adams’s contributions are pivotal for expanding global access to proton therapy, directly impacting how future facilities are built and how patients receive treatment. Her innovative approach continues to shape the conversation around cost reduction and technological efficiency in radiation oncology.
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