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Dr. Yannick Poirier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland, specializing in medical physics and radiation dosimetry. He joined the institution in 2016 from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre (Calgary, Canada) and holds board certifications from both the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) and the American Board of Radiology. His clinical expertise includes stereotactic radiation surgery, where he developed the University of Maryland's single-isocenter multiple-target treatment technique.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Physics (2014), University of Calgary
- M.Sc. in Medical Physics & Applied Radiation Sciences (2009), McMaster University
- B.Sc. in Physics (2007), Université de Moncton
- Radiation Oncology Physics Residency (2015), CancerCare Manitoba
Research Focus: Dr. Poirier's work centers on advancing dosimetric methodologies for radiation therapy, with emphasis on:
- FLASH radiotherapy (electron/proton) and ultra-high dose rate effects
- Kilovoltage x-ray source modeling and experimental validation
- Scintillator/radiochromic film dosimetry for preclinical studies
- CBCT imaging dose quantification and safety protocols
- Standardization of dosimetry reporting in radiobiology
Publication Trends: His recent articles (2013-2023) demonstrate a consistent focus on FLASH radiotherapy innovation, DNA damage mechanisms from radiation, and practical solutions for clinical dosimetry challenges. Key themes include scintillator validation for FLASH, shielding requirements for high-dose-rate systems, and critical analyses of dosimetry reporting standards in radiobiology research.
Awards & Honors:
- Fellow, Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM)
- Best Paper in Imaging Physics 2016 (JACMP)
- Best Oral Presentation at ACRO/COMP/CRNA (2018)
Leadership: Dr. Poirier chairs the AAPM Working Group for Conformal Small Animal Irradiators and serves on multiple task groups (TG-319, Veterinary Radiation Oncology). He is an Associate Editor for Medical Physics and International Journal of Radiation Biology, and reviews abstracts for AAPM/COMP annual meetings.
