Moyed Miften

Moyed Miften is a Professor and Director of the Medical Physics Division in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine. With extensive expertise in radiation oncology physics, he has made significant contributions to the field of medical physics and radiation therapy.

Dr. Miften earned his MSc from the University of Michigan in 1990 and his PhD from the same institution in 1994. He completed a fellowship in Radiation Oncology at the University of Michigan Program in 1996, establishing a strong foundation for his academic and research career in medical physics.

Dr. Miften's research focuses on several key areas within radiation oncology physics. His primary interests include medical physics, radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), functional lung avoidance radiation therapy, radiation dosimetry, and radiation treatment planning. His work has particularly emphasized the development and clinical implementation of 4DCT-ventilation functional avoidance techniques in radiation therapy, which aims to spare functional lung regions during treatment to minimize toxicity while maintaining tumor control. He has also made significant contributions to the field of CBCT (cone-beam computed tomography) imaging, particularly in developing 2D antiscatter grid technologies and scatter correction methods to improve image quality and enable more accurate dose calculations during radiation therapy delivery.

Analysis of Dr. Miften's recent publications reveals a strong focus on advancing precision radiation therapy through innovative imaging techniques and functional avoidance approaches. His research spans multiple clinical applications including lung cancer, liver cancer, and head and neck cancer treatments. A significant portion of his recent work involves the development and validation of functional avoidance radiation therapy techniques, particularly using 4DCT ventilation imaging to guide treatment planning. He has also been actively researching advanced imaging techniques such as coded aperture scatter imaging, computer vision-assisted surface guidance, and novel CBCT methods with antiscatter grids to improve treatment accuracy and enable real-time adaptation.

• Fellow, American Society of Radiation Oncology (2023)
• Radiotherapy Technical Expert, IAEA (2016)
• Volunteer Service Award, American Board of Radiology (2014)
• Chancellor, Board of Chancellors, American College of Medical Physics (2011)
• Fellow, American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) (2011)

Dr. Miften has been actively involved in numerous clinical trials and collaborative research projects, particularly focusing on functional avoidance radiation therapy. He has served as a principal investigator and co-investigator on multiple studies evaluating the clinical implementation of 4DCT-ventilation techniques in lung cancer treatment. His research has received support from various funding sources that enable the advancement of precision radiation therapy techniques. While the specific details of his current grant portfolio are not provided in the text, his extensive publication record suggests ongoing research funding supporting his work in medical physics and radiation oncology.

As Director of the Medical Physics Division, Dr. Miften leads a team of medical physicists and researchers focused on advancing radiation therapy techniques. His division likely collaborates closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to implement cutting-edge treatment approaches in clinical practice. The research output suggests active collaborations with institutions involved in the PENTEC (Pediatric Normal Tissue Effects in the Clinic) initiative and other multi-institutional clinical trials focused on reducing radiation-induced toxicities.