Liyong Lin

Liyong Lin, PhD, FAAPM, DABR, is a Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine and holds an Adjunct Professor position in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology. He is affiliated with the Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics Research Program at Winship Cancer Institute.

Education: PhD in Medical Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, followed by a clinical postdoc at the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute.

Research focuses on Monte Carlo proton dose calculation platforms, proton FLASH therapy optimization, and quality assurance in proton therapy systems. Key interests include biological optimization combining dose rate and linear energy transfer (LET), as well as integrated image guidance for proton treatments.

Publications (selected recent works): 10 highlighted articles (2023-2025) focus on proton therapy advancements, FLASH technology, clinical trial design, and Monte Carlo validation methodologies. Collaborations include NRG Oncology, AAPM, and industry partners.

Awards: FAAPM (Fellow of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine) and DABR (Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology).

Grants and Advising: Not explicitly detailed in text but implied through research collaborations and institutional affiliations. Active in multidisciplinary initiatives like the NRG Oncology CIRO Technology Retreat.