Aims
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Increase the local control of tumors through radiation therapy while minimizing side effects.
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Develop and evaluate innovative imaging methods and biomarkers for localized and disseminated cancer.
Overview
The Radiation Oncology and Imaging Program advances cancer treatment through innovations in radiation therapy and imaging science. Researchers and clinicians collaborate across laboratory studies, engineering, and clinical trials to improve how radiation is delivered and to increase tumor control while reducing effects on healthy tissue. Their work examines cellular, tissue, and molecular responses to radiation and applies these insights to the development of next‑generation radiation approaches.
Imaging is a major focus of the program, encompassing technologies that enhance cancer detection, characterization, and real‑time treatment guidance. Investigators develop and refine pre‑clinical and clinical imaging methods that improve diagnosis, staging, therapy planning, and evaluation of treatment response. Supported by shared research infrastructure, dedicated imaging resources, and integrated clinical trial teams, ROI rapidly translates scientific advances into early‑phase and practice‑changing studies. Through combined strengths in radiation biology, imaging science, and oncology, the program contributes to more precise, effective, and safer cancer treatments.
