Eleanor A. Blakely

Eleanor A. Blakely is an Adjunct Research Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, with dual appointments in the Radiation Medicine and Basic Sciences/Biomedical Engineering Science Division departments. Her research focuses on biologically based treatment planning for particle therapy, reflecting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of radiation biology, biomedical engineering, and clinical oncology.

• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1975)

Eleanor’s work spans radiation medicine, biomedical engineering, and ionizing radiation applications in cancer therapy. She contributes to projects examining the biological effects of particle radiation and their clinical implementation through advanced treatment planning systems. A current grant (2022–2027) highlights her role as a consultant in optimizing particle therapy protocols.