Mary Bird Perkins Medical Physics Program

Join me at LSU Discover Day 2024 this Friday, April 19th! Students from LSU and other universities will be showing off their undergraduate research through presentations and posters, and there will even be a student art show! I will be participating in the panel discussion on “Pursuing Careers in Research”. As an academic medical physicist at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, I know that there is more than one path to a fulfilling research career. Thank you to LSU Discover Undergraduate Research Program for allowing me to be a part of this important event! https://lnkd.in/gaGzQuWv

It has been 2 months since our first treatment with the Elekta Unity. We have already treated a lot of patients of various treatment sites. All this was possible due to the efforts of the whole MRgRT team at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. (Dr. Krystal Kirby, Jennifer Voss, Dr. Chris Schneider, Dan Neck, Morgan Wiley and Christina Vidrine).

We are thrilled to share that Mary Bird Perkins radiation oncologist, Dr. Cotter, has been honored with the ACRO Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Annual Summit. ACRO President Dwight E. Heron, MD, MBA, FACRO, FACR, presented Dr. Cotter with the award at the annual event. Dr. Cotter's leadership in ACRO - American College of Radiation Oncology's Accreditation Program and tireless advocacy efforts have significantly advanced radiation oncology. Congratulations, Dr. Cotter, on this well-deserved recognition of your exceptional dedication and contributions to cancer care. #ACRO2024

Dr. Charles Wood, a radiation oncologist at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, mentored Sarah Schmeeckle for her project "Dental Complications of Radiation Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer." Sarah, the daughter of Mary Bird Perkins medical oncologist Kellie Schmeeckle, qualified for the Louisiana Region VII Science and Engineering Fair after presenting at St. Joseph's Academy science fair. This past weekend, Sarah showcased her project at Louisiana State University. Her mentorship with Dr. Wood highlights Mary Bird Perkins' commitment to fostering the next generation of oncologists. Congratulations, Sarah, and thank you, Dr. Wood! 🎉

Congratulations to Chloe DiTusa on being awarded the prestigious Goss Family Medical Physics Research Award for her outstanding work in advancing radiation oncology physics! Chloe’s project, “Making the Right Decisions for Adaptive Radiotherapy,” exemplifies innovation and dedication in the fight against cancer. Her research promises to enhance treatment accuracy and patient care, driving forward the Cancer Center’s mission of improving survivorship and lessening the burden of cancer. We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Devera and Jerry Goss for their unwavering support and commitment to advancing medical physics research. Your generosity and passion for making a difference in cancer treatment are truly inspiring.