UTMThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · Biomedical Engineering
Liao Lab
Zhongxing Liao · Houston, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Zhongxing Liao's lab at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center focuses on improving the safety and effectiveness of radiation therapy for lung cancer patients. Their primary goal is to minimize the risk of heart damage caused by radiation treatments by developing a personalized risk assessment model that considers individual patient factors. By analyzing pre-existing cardiovascular risks, they aim to guide physicians in choosing the most suitable treatment plans for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and quality of life.
radiation therapynon-small cell lung cancercardiotoxicitypersonalized medicinerisk assessmentcardiovascular riskchemoradiationdose optimization
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop a clinical model to predict cardiac toxicity based on individual risk factors.
AIM 02Analyze pre-existing cardiovascular risks related to chemoradiation therapy in NSCLC patients.
AIM 03Implement a prospective cohort trial to assess cardiac function and optimize radiation treatment plans.
Skills the Lab Values
patient data analysisrisk modelingradiation dose calculationclinical trial designbiomarker evaluationdata collectionstatistical analysisprospective cohort study executionpatient outcome assessment
Output against the department
Publications879top 6% of dept.36th of 595
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Citations28ktop 11% of dept.65th of 595
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