Marco Serpa
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Marco Serpa is a leading researcher in medical physics, with a primary focus on advancing radiotherapy techniques for lung cancer treatment. His work centers on real-time tumor position verification, particularly in respiratory gated radiotherapy (RGRT), where precise targeting is critical due to tumor motion during breathing. Serpa's major contribution is pioneering the use of markerless tracking in electronic portal imaging device (EPID) images, eliminating the need for invasive fiducial markers. His seminal 2014 study, "Suitability of markerless EPID tracking for tumor position verification in gated radiotherapy," demonstrated the feasibility of this approach during beam-on time, achieving 21 citations and laying the groundwork for non-invasive, high-accuracy tumor monitoring. This innovation enhances patient safety by reducing radiation exposure to healthy tissue and improving treatment efficacy. Serpa's work has significant clinical impact, enabling more reliable gated radiotherapy for lung tumors. His research is highly regarded for bridging engineering and oncology, offering practical solutions to complex motion management challenges. For students and researchers, Serpa exemplifies how technical precision in medical imaging can directly transform cancer care, making his contributions essential reading in the field of radiation oncology.
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