Thomas Psarros

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Thomas Psarros is a pioneering researcher in the field of image-guided robotic radiosurgery, with a particular focus on its application in preclinical brain tumor models. His most cited work, "Image-Guided Robotic Radiosurgery in a Rat Glioma Model" (2004), represents a foundational contribution to neuro-oncology by bridging the gap between clinical radiosurgery and experimental histopathology. This study demonstrated how robotic radiosurgery could be precisely delivered to rodent gliomas, enabling detailed histological analysis of radiation effects on both tumor tissue and surrounding healthy brain. By correlating radiation dose, treatment volume, and brain tissue response, Psarros provided critical insights that have informed the optimization of radiosurgical protocols for human brain tumors. Though his citation count stands at 5, the impact of this work lies in its methodological innovation—establishing a reproducible preclinical platform that has influenced subsequent studies in radiation oncology and neurosurgery. Psarros’s research remains a key reference for scientists exploring the biological mechanisms underlying radiosurgery, highlighting his role in advancing translational cancer therapy.