Jessica Rodgers

Jessica Rodgers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba. She joined the department in 2022 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship in the School of Computing at Queen’s University. Her research focuses on developing clinically translatable medical physics tools, particularly improving cancer treatment through computer-assisted interventions such as image-guided radiotherapy and surgical navigation systems.

Dr. Rodgers holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Western University (2021) and a BSc in Mathematics and Engineering from Queen’s University (2014). Her work integrates engineering principles with medical applications, emphasizing technologies like 3D ultrasound imaging and deep learning for precision oncology.

Her research interests include gynecologic and prostate cancer therapies, intraoperative margin assessment, and automated systems for brachytherapy planning. Recent studies involve 3D ultrasound fusion for brachytherapy guidance, automated catheter tracking, and mass spectrometry-based surgical navigation. These projects highlight her focus on bridging advanced imaging technologies with clinical oncology practice.

Publications emphasize innovations in medical imaging workflows, including tools for needle guidance during brachytherapy, real-time cautery monitoring during surgery, and open-source software for mass spectrometry data analysis. This reflects her commitment to advancing both technical and translational aspects of medical physics.

Dr. Rodgers has not yet listed any awards or grants in the provided information. Her advising activities are also currently unspecified, but her research group likely involves collaborations across engineering, physics, and medical disciplines.