Marta Capala

Marta Capala is a Researcher in the Radiotherapy department at Erasmus MC, actively contributing to clinical and translational research in head and neck oncology. Her work integrates advanced imaging techniques and functional assays to improve radiotherapy outcomes.

Research Interests:

• Radiation Therapy for head and neck cancers
• Use of MRI for differentiating HPV-positive and HPV-negative oropharyngeal carcinoma
• Development of ex vivo models to predict radiation-induced mucosal toxicity
• Synthetic CT generation using Zero TE MR for treatment planning
• Deep learning applications in CT autosegmentation for radiotherapy
• Defining oligometastasis thresholds in squamous cell carcinoma

Her recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong focus on integrating artificial intelligence, advanced imaging, and molecular diagnostics into radiotherapy. Key themes include improving segmentation accuracy, optimizing image-guided planning, and predicting treatment toxicity using ex vivo models. These efforts aim to personalize therapy and reduce adverse effects in head and neck cancer patients.

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Advising and Grants:

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Labs and Teams:

Marta Capala collaborates within a multidisciplinary research environment at Erasmus MC, working with experts in radiotherapy, medical imaging, molecular biology, and oncology. Her involvement in multicentre studies indicates active participation in national and international research networks focused on improving head and neck cancer care through technological and biological innovation.