معرفی
Dr. Paule Charland is a medical physicist and researcher affiliated with the University of Waterloo's Department of Physics, where she teaches an undergraduate medical physics course. At WRHN (Waterloo Region Health Network), she works in the medical physics department of its regional cancer centre, focusing on quality assurance for radiation therapy equipment and treatment plans. Her role includes commissioning linear accelerators, ensuring their safety and accuracy through rigorous testing.
Education & Experience:
- PhD in Physics from the University of British Columbia
- Prior work at the University of Michigan Medical Center
- Joined WRHN in 2003 for the cancer centre’s opening
Research & Expertise: Specializes in radiation dosimetry, medical equipment calibration, and improving clinical techniques. She collaborates on projects like installing WRHN’s fifth linear accelerator, involving shielding calculations, beam characterization, and regulatory compliance.
Contributions: Leads interdisciplinary teams to optimize radiation therapy processes. Her work bridges academic research (teaching, R&D) and clinical practice (patient-specific quality assurance).
