Yair Hillman

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Yair Hillman is a pioneering researcher in the field of gantry-less proton therapy, with a focus on advancing upright, image-guided radiation treatments for cancer. His major contributions center on the commissioning and clinical implementation of novel synchrotron-based proton therapy systems that eliminate the need for traditional rotating gantries, instead treating patients in an upright position using fixed beamlines and robotic positioning. His most-cited work, "Commissioning of a novel gantry-less proton therapy system" (2024, 9 citations), details the configuration and testing of this innovative facility, demonstrating its ability to deliver protons across a wide range of energy layers. Hillman also led the first prospective clinical trial of upright image-guided proton therapy for recurrent head and neck and brain malignancies (2025, 3 citations), establishing the feasibility and safety of this approach. His work is notable for its potential to reduce the cost and footprint of proton therapy centers while improving patient access and comfort. By pioneering upright treatment paradigms, Hillman is helping to shape the next generation of more accessible and patient-friendly cancer care.