Kevin Ross Diamond

Kevin Ross Diamond is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at McMaster University. His work bridges Medical Physics and Biomedical Optics, focusing on radiation therapy, photodynamic therapy, and dosimetry. He has led clinical trials like the PBS Trial (NCT03380806) comparing SBRT and conventional radiotherapy for prostate cancer.

• Key research areas: Quantitative fluorescence imaging, radiation dosimetry, tissue-simulating phantoms
• Teaching: Medical Health Physics (MEDPHYS 772), Radiation Health Risks (MEDPHYS 779)

His publications span radiation oncology, optical dosimetry, and medical imaging systems. Recent work includes developing polymer gel dosimeters for radiotherapy and studying radiation-induced biophotons.

Notable collaborations involve CPQR technical quality control guidelines and automated segmentation tools for pelvic CT in radiotherapy planning. His expertise also extends to 3D dose distribution analysis and medical radiation safety.