3 papers
physics.med-ph2025
An image-guided high-precision research platform for ultra-high dose rate spinal cord toxicity studies
Banghao Zhou, Lixiang Guo, Yi-Chun Tsai +7
Objective: While FLASH radiotherapy is recognized for short-term normal tissue sparing, its durability in late-responding organs remains uncertain, limiting clinical adoption. With…
physics.med-ph2025
Comprehensive characterization and validation of a fast-resolving (1000 Hz) plastic scintillator for ultra-high dose rate electron dosimetry
Lixiang Guo, Banghao Zhou, Yi-Chun Tsai +3
Background: The normal tissue sparing effect of ultra-high dose rate irradiation (>40 Gy/s, UHDR), as compared to conventional dose rate (CONV), has attracted significant research…
physics.med-ph2024
Electron FLASH platform for pre-clinical research: LINAC modification, simplification of pulse control and dosimetry
Banghao Zhou, Lixiang Guo, Weiguo Lu +7
Background: FLASH radiotherapy is a treatment regime that delivers therapeutic dose to tumors at an ultra-high dose rate while maintaining adequate normal tissue sparing. However,…