Koji Matsuda
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Koji Matsuda is a leading figure in the advancement of precision proton therapy, with a primary focus on integrating real-time tumor tracking with spot scanning delivery systems. His most notable contribution is the pioneering development of a compact proton beam therapy system that marries discrete spot scanning with real-time tumor-tracking (RTRT) technology. This work, a collaboration between Hokkaido University and Hitachi Ltd., directly addresses the critical challenge of treating moving tumors—such as those in the lung or liver—by enabling gated irradiation synchronized with the target's motion. This innovation significantly enhances treatment accuracy and spares healthy tissue. With over 16 citations for this landmark 2013 paper, Matsuda's research has laid the technical groundwork for a new generation of more accessible and precise proton therapy systems. His work stands as a key achievement in the field of medical physics, demonstrating how engineering and clinical needs converge to solve complex problems in cancer care, and continues to influence the design of modern, patient-specific radiotherapy solutions.
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