Yixiang Liao

Yixiang Liao, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Rush Medical College, Rush University. As Director of the Medical Physics Residency Program, they focus on advancing radiation therapy techniques and training future medical physicists.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• Institution: Rush University
• Department: Radiation Oncology

Research spans three key areas: Brachytherapy (HDR techniques, applicator design), Medical Imaging (portal dosimetry, thermal imaging for skin reactions), and 3D Printing Applications (immobilization devices, vaginal HDR templates). Their work integrates Artificial Intelligence for segmentation modules and explores hypofractionation protocols in multidisciplinary debates.

Key article trends include:

• Development of ergonomic brachytherapy applicators
• Advancements in 3D-printed patient-specific immobilization
• Validation of AI-driven segmentation tools
• Dosimetric robustness studies for radiation plans
• Interdisciplinary focus on optimizing cancer treatment protocols

Scientific recognition includes the 2016 BEST IN PHYSICS (JOINT IMAGING-THERAPY) award for real-time tumor tracking innovations. Their career demonstrates sustained leadership in medical physics education and radiation therapy optimization.