Dr. Amy Yu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amy Shu-Jung Yu is a Clinical Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology with a focus on Radiation Physics at Stanford University. She has received several awards for her contributions to the field, including the Cancer Center Clinical Innovation Fund award and the SQIMM Award in multiple years. Amy has been involved in various professional organizations, serving as an Executive Committee Member for the Northern California Chapter of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics. She obtained her Ph.D. in Biomedical Physics from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research interests mainly lie in the development of novel radiation therapies and imaging methodologies. Throughout her career, she has contributed to various projects, including patient safety measures and educational initiatives in medical physics.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology focusing on Radiation Physics.

Awards

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Cancer Center Clinical Innovation Fund

2020-01-01
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SQIMM Award

2020-01-01
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Teaching Award

2018-01-01
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SQIMM Award

2017-01-01
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Radiation Physics Impact Award

2014-01-01

Patents

Integrated Multi-Modal Phantom Combined Dosimetry Positioning Verification

Novel integrated device for verifying dosimetry positioning.

Analyzing Spatial Accuracy in Single-Isocenter Multitarget Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Method for improving spatial accuracy in radiosurgery.

Field Shaping Device for Radiation Therapy

Device designed to enhance radiation therapy outcomes.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.