Dr. Jooyoung Sohn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jooyoung Sohn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology at the University of Chicago. He specializes in Medical Physics and has a strong focus on MR-guided Radiation Therapy (MRgRT) and brachytherapy. His research encompasses hardware and software advancements in brachytherapy applications within radiation therapy. Before joining the University of Chicago, he was an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University. Dr. Sohn has contributed significantly to publications on topics such as novel hybrid brachytherapy techniques and innovative methods for managing respiratory motion during treatment. He also leads Oncosoft, a company dedicated to AI-driven auto-contouring technologies in radiation therapy. His academic contributions include a diverse range of publications that discuss the development and application of advanced dosimetry techniques, addressing issues such as deep learning for proton range verification and quality assurance in imaging systems. Additionally, Dr. Sohn is involved in various educational programs, teaching courses related to medical physics.

Research Interests

Courses

Interactions Radiation Matter (MPHY350) Health Physics (MPHY397) Practicum Radiation Therapy (MPHY344)

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy