Danilo Maziero

Danilo Maziero, PhD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health. His expertise bridges magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and clinical radiation therapy, with a focus on developing motion-robust imaging techniques for adaptive radiotherapy applications.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physics, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil (2012)
• PhD in Physics Applied to Medicine and Biology, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil (2016)
• Residency in Therapeutic Medical Physics, University of California, San Diego (2024)

Research Focus: Dr. Maziero's translational research targets enhancing multiparametric MRI accessibility for clinical radiotherapy applications. His work specifically addresses challenging anatomical sites with short relaxation times (bones/cartilages) and motion-affected regions (chest/abdomen), developing solutions for functional adaptive radiotherapy planning and tumor response evaluation. He leverages low-field (0.35T) MRI-Linac systems to improve glioblastoma treatment monitoring and has pioneered techniques for motion correction in pediatric epilepsy imaging.

Publication Trends: His 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a concentrated effort in MRI-Linac applications for glioblastoma, with recurring themes of daily tumor evolution tracking, MRI relaxometry for response assessment, and deep learning integration. The research consistently addresses technical challenges in low-field MRI environments while advancing quantitative imaging biomarkers for adaptive radiotherapy decision-making.

Collaborative Work: Dr. Maziero maintains active research collaborations across multiple institutions including UCLA, UC San Diego, and prior affiliations at University of Miami and University of Hawaii. His work integrates medical physics, radiation oncology, and neuro-oncology to optimize radiotherapy workflows through advanced imaging solutions.