William H. Hinson

William H. Hinson, PhD, is a Professor at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Radiation Oncology and Cancer Biology in Winston-Salem. His career spans 35 years at the institution, contributing to pioneering work in MRI technology and stereotactic radiosurgery.

• Education:
  • BA, Wake Forest University (1983)
  • MS, Wake Forest University (1985)
  • PhD, Wake Forest University (1999)

Research Interests focus on Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy, with key contributions to Gamma Knife ICON systems, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and glioblastoma treatment optimization. His work bridges clinical physics, neuro-oncology, and radiobiology.

Recent publications highlight applications of radiomics in glioblastoma imaging, hippocampal dosimetry effects on cognition, and clinical outcomes for stereotactic radiosurgery in brain metastasis. Topics span neuroscience, oncology, and medical imaging advancements.

Roles include co-directing the Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy training course and teaching radiation oncology physics to physician residents. He is a member of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Radiation Oncology.