Martin J. Menten

Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, German Cancer Research Center

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Total Citations

246

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About

Martin J. Menten is a leading figure in the field of radiotherapy physics, with a primary focus on overcoming the challenge of intrafraction motion—the constant, internal movement of patient anatomy during treatment. His work is central to improving the precision of radiation delivery to tumors while sparing healthy tissue. Menten’s most impactful contribution is his seminal 2019 paper on "Real-time intrafraction motion monitoring in external beam radiotherapy," which has garnered 219 citations and serves as a foundational reference for the field. This work addresses the critical problem of respiratory, cardiac, and gastrointestinal motion that can compromise dose accuracy. He has also advanced the practical application of motion compensation, notably through his 2012 study comparing multileaf collimator tracking systems with robotic treatment couch tracking. This research, cited 27 times, provides essential guidance for selecting technologies to correct for tumor movement during treatment. Through these contributions, Menten has helped define the state-of-the-art in real-time adaptive radiotherapy, making treatment safer and more effective for patients.