Dr. Peter A. Balter
Associate Member
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Radiation Physics
Research Interests:
- respiratory correlated imaging (4DCT)
- 4D treatment planning for radiation therapy
- image guided radiation therapy
My current research involves radiation therapy for lung cancer. Lung cancer is a particularly challenging area for radiotherapy as tumors move significantly with respiration. The challenge of treating these moving tumors is increased by the radio-sensitivity of the lung. We are developing methods to image these moving tumors and developing strategies to treat them either while moving or during breath-hold treatments. We are also developing methods to determine the overall dose distributions to the lungs when respiratory motion is factored into the planning process.
A student working in this environment will become familiar with radiographic imaging and radiation therapy treatment planning systems.
Publications
Program Affiliation:
Program in Medical Physics
Contact Information
Phone: 713.563.2560
Email: pbalter@mdanderson.org
Office: MDA Y2.5324 (Unit 94)
Title: Assistant Professor
Education:
Ph.D. - The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston - 2003
