Kristin Lang
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Kristin Lang is a radiation oncologist whose research centers on stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and advanced neuroimaging for treating brain metastases. Her most cited work, the CYBER-SPACE trial (2018, 11 citations), is a single-center prospective randomized study comparing two MRI sequences—SPACE and MPRAGE—for diagnosing brain metastases prior to robotic radiosurgery. This work directly addresses the critical need for precise lesion detection in patients with multiple brain metastases, a population increasingly offered SRS as a less toxic alternative to whole-brain radiotherapy. By investigating how imaging techniques influence treatment planning and outcomes, Lang has contributed to refining SRS protocols for oligometastatic and polymetastatic disease. Her research bridges radiology and radiation oncology, helping to optimize non-invasive, targeted treatments that preserve cognitive function. With a focus on improving clinical decision-making for complex cases, Lang’s work supports the growing paradigm of personalized, metastasis-directed therapy in neuro-oncology.
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