University of Maryland, Baltimore · Biomedical EngineeringProton Imaging and Motion Management Lab
Lei Ren · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Lei Ren's lab at the University of Maryland Baltimore focuses on improving proton radiotherapy and motion management in liver cancer treatments through innovative imaging technologies. One major project involves developing a 3D imaging system to enhance the accuracy of dose verification in proton therapy, ensuring that cancer patients receive precise treatment while minimizing harm to healthy tissue. Another key initiative is the creation of a digital phantom tool to simulate patient movements for more effective motion management during liver cancer radiotherapy, promising to increase treatment reliability.
proton radiotherapy3D imagingdose verificationmotion managementliver cancerdigital phantomprecision medicineradiation therapytumor controlclinical outcomes
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop a 3D prompt gamma imaging system for proton therapy dose verification.
AIM 02Integrate a quad-camera system into existing proton treatment machines.
AIM 03Create patient-specific simulations to enhance motion management in liver cancer treatment.
Skills the Lab Values
3D imaging techniquespatient motion simulationradiation dose calculationproton therapy systemsimage processingsoftware developmentphantom designClinical trial methodologydata analysiscollaborative research
Output against the department
Publications258top 38% of dept.225th of 595
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Citations9.5ktop 36% of dept.216th of 595
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