University of California-San Francisco · Biomedical EngineeringRadiation Therapy and Imaging Unit
Wensha Yang · San Francisco, California
Research Focus
Wensha Yang's lab focuses on improving radiation therapy for liver tumors by combining advanced imaging techniques with treatment planning strategies. They aim to minimize damage to healthy liver tissue while effectively targeting tumors, thereby reducing complications such as radiation-induced liver disease. Their innovative approach includes a novel MR imaging technique and optimizing treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
radiation therapyliver cancerMR imagingtreatment planningclinical trialsfunctional avoidanceradiation-induced toxicity
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop and optimize a multi-tasking MR imaging technique for liver assessment.
AIM 02Create a functional avoidance planning strategy using advanced treatment optimization methods.
AIM 03Conduct a phase II clinical trial to assess the efficacy of the proposed treatment approach.
Skills the Lab Values
MR imagingradiation therapy planningclinical trial designdose optimizationdata analysisimage processingpatient monitoringalgorithm development3D imaging techniques
Output against the department
Publications177bottom 40% of dept.356th of 595
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Citations4.4kbottom 34% of dept.395th of 595
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