Marc Pieksma
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Marc Pieksma is a leading figure in medical radiation dosimetry, whose work has fundamentally shaped how radiation doses are measured and delivered in radiotherapy. His primary research focuses on the development and refinement of absorbed dose standards, particularly for high-energy photon and electron beams used in cancer treatment. Pieksma’s most influential contribution is his authorship of the NCS Report 18, a landmark code of practice that established a standardized methodology for determining absorbed dose to water. This report, which has accumulated over 40 citations, replaced older air-kerma-based approaches with a more direct and accurate measurement framework, directly improving the precision of clinical radiotherapy. By championing absorbed dose to water as the reference quantity, Pieksma helped bridge the gap between primary measurement standards and routine clinical practice, ensuring that patients receive the exact radiation dose prescribed. His work remains a cornerstone for medical physicists and dosimetrists worldwide, underscoring his enduring impact on patient safety and treatment efficacy in radiation oncology.
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