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Derek Wells is an Adjunct Associate Professor at BC Cancer - Victoria with a PhD from Clemson University. His research focuses on developing advanced radiotherapy treatment techniques tailored for breast and lung cancer patients, particularly in optimizing therapies to account for patient breathing motion. He is recognized for his expertise in gated radiotherapy and the motion artifacts present in x-ray computed tomography (CT) scans. By working on gated phase respiration radiotherapy treatments, he seeks to reduce target margins, minimize exposure to healthy tissues, and maximize the efficacy of radiation doses in cancer treatment. He addresses the inherent variability in patients' breathing patterns, which complicates treatment planning, particularly within advanced modalities like intensity-modulated radiotherapy. Wells actively investigates the effects of motion artifacts in CT images to improve radiotherapy planning.
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