Yesenia Gonzalez

Yesenia Gonzalez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her clinical focus includes Unity and EROC TPOD systems, with expertise in brachytherapy and adaptive radiotherapy planning.

Education:

• Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Texas A&M University
• Ph.D. from UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dr. Gonzalez's research integrates adaptive radiotherapy and deep learning to enhance medical applications, particularly in brachytherapy and CT/MR-based treatment planning. Her work emphasizes automating complex processes like applicator digitization, dose verification, and outcome-oriented planning for cervical and prostate cancers.

Recent publications highlight her leadership in MR-guided adaptive systems, Biology-Guided Radiotherapy, and AI-driven treatment personalization. Key themes include improving dosimetric accuracy, optimizing interstitial needle placement, and developing 3D-printed medical devices for radiation therapy.