Tamara LaCouture
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About
Tamara LaCouture is a leading medical physicist whose work has sharpened the precision and quality of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), particularly with the CyberKnife robotic system. Her research centers on the dosimetric and geometric accuracy of image-guided radiation delivery, directly addressing the clinical challenge of optimizing treatment plans for intracranial and spinal targets. In her highly cited 2015 study (16 citations), LaCouture rigorously tested the targeting accuracy of image-guided radiosurgery by intentionally offsetting phantoms as recommended by the AAPM TG-135 report, providing critical data on algorithm performance that underpins modern quality assurance protocols. Her 2017 investigation (15 citations) further advanced the field by systematically evaluating the dosimetric impact of the prescription isodose line (IDL) on CyberKnife SRS plan quality, demonstrating that IDL selection is a key lever for achieving optimal target coverage and normal tissue sparing. Through these contributions, LaCouture has helped establish evidence-based guidelines for treatment planning, directly improving the safety and efficacy of non-invasive radiosurgery for patients. Her work remains essential reading for physicists and clinicians seeking to push the boundaries of precision in stereotactic radiation therapy.
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