Adam D. Melancon, Ph.D.
Department of Radiation Physics, Division of Radiation Oncology
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Physics Chief of Breast Physics Section, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Professor, Radiation Physics - Patient Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Director, Radiation Physics Residency Program, Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Radiation Physics - Pt Care, University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2010 | The University of Texas-Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, Houston, Texas, US, Medical Physics, Ph.D |
| 2006 | The University of Texas-Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, Texas, US, Medical Physics, M.S |
| 2003 | Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US, Physics, BS |
Postgraduate Training
| 2010-2012 | Clinical Residency, Radiation Physics, The University of Texas- M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2013 | Medical Physicist License awarded by the Texas Medical Board |
| 2013 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Radiation Physics - Pt Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2019 - 2025
Assistant Professor, Radiation Physics - Patient Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2019
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Physics Chief of Breast Physics Section, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2025 - Present
Radiation Physics Residency Director, Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2022 - Present
Radiation Physics Residency Deputy Director, Radiation Physics - Pt Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2021 - 2022
Chair, GSBS Medical Physics Graduate Program Curriculum Committee, Radiation Physics - Pt Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2020 - Present
Breast Physics Research Coordinator, Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - Present
Coordinator, Introduction to Medical Physics III: Therapy, Course Number: GS02-1114, Radiation Physics - Pt Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2018 - Present
Creator and Coordinator, Introduction to Clinical Medical Physics, Course Number: GS02-1602, Radiation Physics - Pt Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2017 - 2021
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Imaging Physics Residency Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Member, Clinical Health Education Programs (CHEP) Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Chair, GSBS Medical Physics Curriculum Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Radiation Physics Representitive, UT GSBS Medical Physics Program Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, Radiation Oncology Quality and Safety Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2022
Breast Physics Representative, Radiation Oncology Clinical Research Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2020
Member, Faculty Senate Travel Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2018
Member, Faculty Senate Education Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2018
Member, Faculty Senate Information Technology Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2018
Member, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2018
Member, Radiation Physics Residency Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - Present
Member, GSBS Medical Physics Curriculum Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - 2020
Member, Committee for the curriculum revision of GS02-1113 - Introduction to Medical Physics III: Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Work Group on Residency Resources (WGRR), American Association of Medical Physicists, 2025 - Present
Member, Medical Physics Residency Training and Promotion Subcommittee (MPRTP), American Association of Physicists in Medicine, 2023 - Present
Member, MDACC Cooper Residency Steering Committe, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2025 - Present | Best Resident Mentor, Univerisity of Texas M D Anderson |
| 2021 | Zagars Award for Teaching in Radiation Physics/Radiobiology, Division of Radiation Oncology Residency Program |
| 2010 | 1st Place, John R. Cameron Young Investigator Symposium, AAPM National Meeting, AAPM |
| 2010 | 2nd Place, Young Investigator Symposium, SWAAPM Annual Meeting, SWAAPM |
| 2010 | Michael Moyers Particle Therapy Travel Award, AAPM |
| 2006 - 2009 | The University of Texas-Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Travel Award, The University of Texas-Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences |
| 2005 | Finalist, John R. Cameron Young Investigator Symposium, AAPM National Meeting,, AAPM |
| 2001 | LSU Sophomore Honors’ Distinction, 2001, Louisiana State University |
| 1999 - 2003 | Louisiana TOPS Scholarship, Louisiana State University |
| 1999 | LSU Alumni Award, Louisiana State University |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2025. “Failing Forward and Building Confidence in Science and Academic Medicine”. Panelist. Summer Research Experience, US.
- 2022. Dosimetric effect of high-z tissue expander ports in breast radiotherapy. Radiation Physics Department Seminar. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2019. Contemporary radiotherapy of breast cancer. Radiation Physics Department Seminar. Houston, Texas, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2017. Advanced Planning Techniques for Breast Radiation. Conference. Advanced Planning Techniques for Breast Radiation. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2012. Update of Clinical Research Activities in the Breast Physics Service at M D Anderson Cancer Center. Conference. Update of Clinical Research Activities in the Breast Physics Service at M D Anderson Cancer Center. Round Top, TX, US.
- 2010. Adaptive Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer. Conference. Adaptive Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer. Baton Rouge, LA, US.
National Presentations
- 2026. Tissue Equivalence of Brass Mesh Bolus and Its Efficacy In Mitigating Loss of Skin Dose In the Presence of Skin–Bolus Air Gaps. Poster. 68th AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Vancouver, British Columbia, CA.
- 2025. Evaluation of an Analytical Simulation Technique By Comparing Transmitted Spectra Against GEANT4 through a Hafnium-Loaded Heterogeneous Phantom. Poster. 67th AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Washington, DC, US.
- 2025. Evaluating the Performance and Limitations of an Automated Treatment Planning Tool for Intact Breast Radiotherapy across Diverse Patient Populations. Poster. 67th AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Washington, DC, US.
- 2017. Gold Nanoparticle and Iodine Prediction of Concentration Using Dual Energy Computed Tomography in Phantoms. Conference. Gold Nanoparticle and Iodine Prediction of Concentration Using Dual Energy Computed Tomography in Phantoms. Denver, CO, US.
- 2015. Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Detection Limit of Various Radiopaque Contrast Agents That Can Be Infused Within Absorbable Inferior Vena Cava Filters. Conference. Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Detection Limit of Various Radiopaque Contrast Agents That Can Be Infused Within Absorbable Inferior Vena Cava Filters. Anaheim, CA, US.
- 2010. Adaptive Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer. Conference. Adaptive Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2006. The Dosimetric Impact of Intrafractional Motion On IMRT Treatment of Prostate Cancer. Conference. The Dosimetric Impact of Intrafractional Motion On IMRT Treatment of Prostate Cancer. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2005. Intra-Fractional Variations of Anatomy During IMRT Treatment of Prostate Cancer. Conference. Intra-Fractional Variations of Anatomy During IMRT Treatment of Prostate Cancer. Seattle, WA, US.
- 2004. Anatomical Variations and Dosimetric Consequences for Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy After Neoadjuvant Androgen Deprivation Treatment. Conference. Anatomical Variations and Dosimetric Consequences for Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy After Neoadjuvant Androgen Deprivation Treatment. Pittsburgh, PA, US.
Formal Peers
- 2017. Breast Radiation Oncology. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2020 - 2021 |
| Title: | Dosimetry of High Z Breast Tissue Expander Ports |
| Funding Source: | Sientra, Inc |
| Role: | PI |
| Date: | 2019 - Present |
| Title: | Contributing to the Education of Clinical Oncology Residents in Zambia |
| Funding Source: | Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | BU00010829 |
| Date: | 2017 - 2022 |
| Title: | Nanoparticle-Infused Radiopaque Absorbable Medical Device |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NHLBI |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Date: | 2016 - 2017 |
| Title: | Nanoparticle-Infused Radiopaque Absorbable Medical Device |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NHLBI |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | R56 HL131633-01 |
| Date: | 2015 |
| Title: | Infusion of tantalum oxide nanoparticles into poly(p-dioxanone) as a radiopaque resorbable inferior vena cava filter |
| Funding Source: | American Heart Association |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Date: | 2015 |
| Title: | Improve Radiation efficacy in pancreatic tumor using nanoparticle-bound radiosentitizer |
| Funding Source: | CROR |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Date: | 2015 |
| Title: | Nanoparticle Delivery of Hedgehog Inhibitors to Enhance Radiation Therapy In a Pancreatic Patient Tumor Implant Model”, CROR, |
| Funding Source: | UT MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Date: | 2013 |
| Title: | EGFR-Targeted Nanoparticles for NIR Laser-Activatable HIF1α RNAi and Radiotherapy |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | 1R01CA164308-01A1 |
| Date: | 2013 |
| Title: | Impact of Quantified Breast and Truncal Lymphedema on Qualitiy of Life |
| Funding Source: | American Cancer Society (ACS) |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Date: | 2008 |
| Title: | An in Vivo Adaptive Beam Positioning System for Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy |
| Funding Source: | DOD/Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (DOD/CDMRP) |
| Role: | PI |
| ID: | GRANT00474518 |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Court Laurence, Beth Beadle, Hassanzadeh Comron, Skylar Gay, Tucker Netherton, Rebecca Howell, Melancon AD. Redesigning Residency Training with Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Efficiency, Quality, and Workforce Capacity. Journal of Applied and Clinical Medical Physics. e-Pub 2026.
- Baroudi H, Che Fru L, Schofield DL, Nguyen C, Afifi S, Evans S, Gifford KA, Netherton T, Niedzielski JS, Melancon AD, Mohamad I, Muruganandham M, Shaitelman SF, Shaw W, Shete S, Shulman A, Smith B, Murina P, Thengumpallil S, Venencia D, Vrieling C, Mitchell MP, Court LE. Evaluating the Performance and Limitations of an Automated Treatment Planning Tool for Intact Breast Radiotherapy Across Diverse Patient Population. Journal of Clinical Oncology. e-Pub 2026.
- Kleber Troy, Jamie Baker, Angela Langstaff, Rachael Martin Paulpeter, Lori Simmons, Jordan McDonald, Rehema Thomas, Sabrina Campelo, Xavier Greaber, Mary Steeley, Christopher Zepeda, Yiming Zhu, Denise De La Cruz, Melancon AD, Mahsa Dehghanpour, Delores Whiteing, Chelsea Pinnix, Jillian Gunther. ONC-Call: A Hands-On Workshop of Emergent Spine Radiation Therapy for Multidisciplinary Trainees. Journal of Cancer Education, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42053860.
- Clemens MW, Mitchell MP, Christensen JM, Olenczak JB, Shay PL, Hanwright P, Ha AY, Kapur S, Melancon A, Shuck JW. MRI-Conditional Tissue Expanders in Breast Reconstruction: Clinical Outcomes and Radiation Therapy Implications. Plast Reconstr Surg 156(2):225-233, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39946673.
- Dykstra, MP, Netherton, T, Lasebikan, N, Ndoli, DA, Kibudde, S, Mohammed, BA, Balter, PA, Melancon, AD, Roberts, D, Shah, JL, Coleman, J, Kitonyi, MN, Mallum, A, Lazarus, GL, Waweru, AK, Shaw, W, Hawley, ST, Wallner, LP, Court, LE. A Pilot Study of Computed Tomography Simulator Downtime at an African Cancer Conference: Survey Results From AORTIC 2023. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics 122(5):1090-1094, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40020936.
- Baroudi H, Che Fru L, Melancon AD, Schofield D, Roniger DL, Nguyen C, Hancock D, Chung C, Beadle BM, Gifford KA, Netherton T, Niedzielski JS, Melancon A, Muruganandham M, Khan M, Shaitelman SF, Shete S, Murina P, Venencia D, Thengumpallil S, Vrieling C, Zhang J, Mitchell MP, Court LE. An automated treatment planning portfolio for whole breast radiotherapy. Med Phys 52(3):1779-1788, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39699058.
- Melancon AD, Jacobsen M, Damasco J, Perez J, Bernardino M, San Valentin E, Court K, Godin B, Layman R, Melancon M. Correction for partial volume averaging in the quantification of radiopaque nanomaterial-embedded resorbable polymers. Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express 10(5), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39094587.
- San Valentin EM, Damasco JA, Bernardino M, Court KA, Godin B, Canlas GM, Melancon A, Chintalapani G, Jacobsen MC, Norton W, Layman RR, Fowlkes N, Chen SR, Huang SY, Melancon MP. Image-Guided Deployment and Monitoring of a Novel Tungsten Nanoparticle-Infused Radiopaque Absorbable Inferior Vena Cava Filter in a Swine Model. J Vasc Interv Radiol 35(1):113-121.e3, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37696432.
- Baroudi, H, Chen, X, Cao, W, El Basha, MD, Gay, SS, Gronberg, M, Hernandez, S, Huang, K, Kaffey, Z, Melancon, AD, Mumme, R, Sjogreen, C, Tsai, J, Yu, C, Court, LE, Pino, R, Zhao, Y. Synthetic Megavoltage Cone Beam Computed Tomography Image Generation for Improved Contouring Accuracy of Cardiac Pacemakers. Journal of Imaging 9(11), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37998092.
- Baroudi H, Huy Minh Nguyen CI, Maroongroge S, Smith BD, Niedzielski JS, Shaitelman SF, Melancon A, Shete S, Whitaker TJ, Mitchell MP, Yvonne Arzu I, Duryea J, Hernandez S, El Basha D, Mumme R, Netherton T, Hoffman K, Court L. Automated contouring and statistical process control for plan quality in a breast clinical trial. Phys Imaging Radiat Oncol 28:100486, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37712064.
- San Valentin EM, Damasco JA, Bernardino M, Court KA, Godin B, Canlas GM, Melancon A, Chintalapani G, Jacobsen MC, Norton W, Layman RR, Fowlkes N, Chen SR, Huang SY, Melancon MP. Image-guided deployment and monitoring of a novel tungsten nanoparticleâ€"infused radiopaque absorbable inferior vena cava filter in pigs. bioRxiv, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36798362.
- Damasco JA, Huang SY, Perez JVD, Manongdo JAT, Dixon KA, Williams ML, Jacobsen MC, Barbosa R, Canlas GM, Chintalapani G, Melancon AD, Layman RR, Fowlkes NW, Whitley EM, Melancon MP. Bismuth Nanoparticle and Polyhydroxybutyrate Coatings Enhance the Radiopacity of Absorbable Inferior Vena Cava Filters for Fluoroscopy-Guided Placement and Longitudinal Computed Tomography Monitoring in Pigs. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 8(4):1676-1685, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35343679.
- Perez JVD, Jacobsen MC, Damasco JA, Melancon A, Huang SY, Layman RR, Melancon MP. Optimization of the differentiation and quantification of high-Z nanoparticles incorporated in medical devices for CT-guided interventions. Med Phys 48(1):300-312, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33216978.
- Stecklein SR, Taniguchi CM, Melancon AD, Lombe D, Lishimpi K, Banda L, Mwaba C, Pupwe G, Mwale M, Munkupa H, Kanduza M, Mule B, Mwale A, Court L, Ohrt JD, Kupferman ME, Jhingran A, Msadabwe-Chikuni SC. Radiation Sciences Education in Africa: An Assessment of Current Training Practices and Evaluation of a High-Yield Course in Radiation Biology and Radiation Physics. JCO Glob Oncol 6:1631-1638, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33108232.
- Perez JVD, Singhana B, Damasco J, Lu L, Behlau P, Rojo RD, Whitley EM, Heralde F, Melancon A, Huang S, Melancon MP. Radiopaque scaffolds based on electrospun iodixanol/polycaprolactone fibrous composites. Materialia (Oxf) 14, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32954230.
- Huang SY, Damasco JA, Tian L, Lu L, Perez JVD, Dixon KA, Williams ML, Jacobsen MC, Dria SJ, Eggers MD, Melancon AD, Layman RR, Whitley EM, Melancon MP. In vivo performance of gold nanoparticle-loaded absorbable inferior vena cava filters in a swine model. Biomater Sci 8(14):3966-3978, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32558854.
- Rubinstein AE, Gay S, Peterson CB, Kingsley CV, Tailor RC, Pollard-Larkin JM, Melancon AD, Followill DS, Court LE. Radiation-induced lung toxicity in mice irradiated in a strong magnetic field. PLoS One 13(11):e0205803, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30444887.
- Tian L, Lee P, Singhana B, Chen A, Qiao Y, Lu L, Martinez J, Tasciotti E, Jacobsen MC, Melancon A, McArthur M, Eggers M, Huang S, Melancon MP. In vivo imaging of radiopaque resorbable inferior vena cava filter infused with gold nanoparticles. SPIE Proceedings, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 31406393.
- Kerns JR, Stingo F, Followill DS, Howell RM, Melancon A, Kry SF. Treatment Planning System Calculation Errors Are Present in Most Imaging and Radiation Oncology Core-Houston Phantom Failures. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 98(5):1197-1203, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28721904.
- Tian L, Lee P, Singhana B, Chen A, Qiao Y, Lu L, Martinez JO, Tasciotti E, Melancon A, Huang S, Eggers M, Melancon MP. Radiopaque Resorbable Inferior Vena Cava Filter Infused with Gold Nanoparticles. Sci Rep 7(1):2147, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28526874.
- Rubinstein AE, Liao Z, Melancon AD, Guindani M, Followill DS, Tailor RC, Hazle JD, Court LE. Technical Note: A Monte Carlo study of magnetic-field-induced radiation dose effects in mice. Med Phys 42(9):5510, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26328998.
- Grosshans DR, Zhu XR, Melancon A, Allen PK, Poenisch F, Palmer M, McAleer MF, McGovern SL, Gillin M, DeMonte F, Chang EL, Brown PD, Mahajan A. Spot scanning proton therapy for malignancies of the base of skull: treatment planning, acute toxicities, and preliminary clinical outcomes. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 90(3):540-6, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25304948.
- Melancon AD, Kudchadker R, Amos R, Johnson J, Zhang Y, Yu Z, Zhang L, Dong L, Lee A. Comparison of patient-specific and generic immobilization devices for proton radiotherapy of the prostate. International Journal of Medical Physics, Clinical Engineering, and Radiation Oncololgy 2:125-132, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Melancon AD, Lee AK, Kudchadker R, Zhang L, Tucker SL, Kuban D, Dong L. Anatomic variation and dosimetric consequences of neoadjuvant hormone therapy before radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Pract Radiat Oncol 3(4):329-36, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 24674406.
- Melancon A, Gillin M, Tailor R. SU-E-T-527: Assessment of Field-Junction Dosimetry: Pinnacle V9.0 versus Film (EBT2). Med Phys 39(6Part18):3826-3827, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 28518518.
- Park PC, Zhu XR, Lee AK, Sahoo N, Melancon AD, Zhang L, Dong L. A beam-specific planning target volume (PTV) design for proton therapy to account for setup and range uncertainties. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 82(2):e329-36, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 21703781.
- Melancon AD, O'Daniel JC, Zhang L, Kudchadker RJ, Kuban DA, Lee AK, Cheung RM, de Crevoisier R, Tucker SL, Newhauser WD, Mohan R, Dong L. Is a 3-mm intrafractional margin sufficient for daily image-guided intensity-modulated radiation therapy of prostate cancer?. Radiother Oncol 85(2):251-9, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17892900.
- de Crevoisier R, Melancon AD, Kuban DA, Lee AK, Cheung RM, Tucker SL, Kudchadker RJ, Newhauser WD, Zhang L, Mohan R, Dong L. Changes in the pelvic anatomy after an IMRT treatment fraction of prostate cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 68(5):1529-36, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17544595.
- Reiazi,R, Zhao,Y, Court, L, Gifford, K, Che Fru, L, Schofield,D, Muruganandham,M, Schueler, E, Salehpour, MR, Mitchell, M, Melancon AD. Tissue Equivalence of Brass Mesh Bolus and Its Efficacy In Enhancing Skin Dose In the Presence of Skin–Bolus Air Gaps.
Abstracts
- Lu L, Jacobsen M, Li T, Jonathan M, Tasciotti E, Layman R, Melancon M, Melancon A. Gold Nanoparticle and Iodine Prediction of Concentration Using Dual Energy Computed Tomography in Phantoms. Medical Physics 44, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Tian L, Lu L, Singhana B, Jacobsen MC, Melancon AD, Layman R, Melancon MP. Novel Radiopaque Bismuth Nanoparticle Coated Polydioxanone and Comparison of Attenuation in Pre-Clinical and Clinical CTs. Medical Physics 44, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Cecilia Y Cai BA, John D Calhoun MS, PhD AM, PhD KG, Kristoffer Semien RTT, Nancy Potocsny RTT, Cristi Randolph RTT, Woodward PhD WA, Thomas W Feeley MD, Simona F Shaitelman MD. Defining Cost as a First Step to Determining the Value of Radiation Services Provided: Utilizing Time Driven Activity Based Costing to Ascertain True Costs in Radiation Treatment Planning for Breast Cancer. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology and Physics, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Rubinstein A, Tailor R, Melancon A, Pollard J, Guindani M, Followill D, Hazle J, Court L. Field‐Induced Dose Effects in a Mouse Lung Phantom: Monte Carlo and Experimental Assessments. Medical Physics 43, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Mitcham T, Bouchard R, Melancon A, Eggers M, Melancon M. Ultrasound Imaging of Absorbable Inferior Vena Cava Filters for Proper Placement. Medical Physics 43, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Kerns J, Followill D, Howell R, Melancon A, Stingo F, Kry S. Identifying TreatmentPlanning System Errors in IROC‐H Phantom Irradiations. Medical Physics 43, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Rubinstein A, Kingsley C, Melancon A, Tailor R, Pollard J, Guindani M, Followill D, Hazle J, Court L. Comparison of Noninvasive Techniques to Assess Radiation‐Induced Lung Damage in Mice. Medical Physics 43, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Kerns J, Howell R, Followill D, Melancon A, Stingo F, Kry S. Validation of a Secondary TPS for IROC-H Recalculation of Anthropomorphic Phantoms. Medical Physics 42, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Melancon A, Jacobsen M, Salatan F, Jones A, Cody D, Nute J, Melancon M. Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Detection Limit of Various Radiopaque Contrast Agents That Can Be Infused Within Absorbable Inferior Vena Cava Filters. Medical Physics 42, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Melancon MP, Tian L, Salatan F, Qiao Y, Yazdi I, Tasciotti E, Wallace M, Melancon A. Imaging, Toxicity, and Stability of Gold NanoparticleInfused Radiopaque Absorbable Inferior Vena Cava Filter. American Heart Association, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Rubinstein A, Guindani M, Followill D, Melancon A, Hazle J, Court L. Investigating Magnetic Field Dose Effects in Mice: A Monte Carlo Study. Medical Physics 41:436, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Wang X, Salehpour M, Howell R, Melancon A, Sun T, Woodward W, Smith AB. Evaluation of Setup Uncertainties for Electron Boost Field Treated Using Compression Device for Breast Cancer Irradiation. Medical Physics 40, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Han T, Tailor R, Melancon A, Howell R, Mourtada F, Salehpour AM. A Comprehensive Investigation of Dosimetric Uncertainties in Junction Region of Breast Superclavicular and Tangential Fields. Medical Physics 40, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Melancon A, Gillin M, Tailor AR. Assessment of Field‐Junction Dosimetry: Pinnacle V9.0 versus Film (EBT2). Medical Physics 39, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Melancon AD, Sadagopan R. Correction Factors for Secondary Monitor Unit Calculation in Stereotactic Lung Radiotherapy. Med Phys 38:3623, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Park P, Zhu X, Lee A, Melancon AD, Tsunashima Y, Sahoo N, Dong L. A Novel Beam‐Specific PTV Design to Account for Setup Error and Range Uncertainties for Scanning Beam Proton Therapy. Med Phys 37, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Melancon AD, Lee A, Kudchadker R, Titt U, Beddar S, Zhu X, Dong L. Adaptive Proton Therapy for Prostate Cance. Med Phys 37:3332, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Melancon AD, Archambault L, Lee A, Kudchadker R, Zhang L, Beddar S, Titt U, Dong L. In Vivo Detection of the Anterior Rectal Wall Using a Scintillation Fluid-Filled Rectal Balloon for Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy,. Med Phys 36(6):2431, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Dong A. Improving Rectal Sparing with a Single Anterior Proton Beam: A Planning Study. Med Phys 35(6):2833, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Melancon AD, Dong L, Kudchadker R, Amos R, Johnson J, Zhang Y, Yu Z, Zhang L, Lee A. Evaluation and Comparison of Inter-Fractional Femoral Head Variations for Two Pelvic Immobilization Devices. Med Phys 34(6):2384, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
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