Lorella Valli
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Lorella Valli is a leading medical physicist whose research focuses on precision radiation oncology, particularly in the management of prostate cancer. Her work centers on the critical challenge of accounting for intrafraction motion—the subtle, involuntary movements of a target organ during treatment—to improve the accuracy of hypofractionated robotic radiation surgery. In her highly cited 2014 study, Valli systematically analyzed the dosimetric impact of prostate translations and rotations, demonstrating how different correction strategies and planning margins can mitigate these motions. This research, which has garnered over 50 citations, provides essential quantitative guidance for clinicians seeking to minimize radiation exposure to healthy tissues while maximizing tumor control. Her contributions are foundational to the safe implementation of ultra-hypofractionated regimens, where even small positional errors can have significant clinical consequences. By bridging the gap between complex physics and practical clinical protocols, Valli has helped shape modern stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) protocols, directly enhancing treatment precision and patient outcomes in prostate cancer therapy.
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