Top 1% of Submissions
Recognized for excellence in medical physics research
Exciting news on our Computer Vision project to share: our CU Boulder Computer Science graduate student Atharva Peshkar has been awarded "BEST IN PHYSICS" for his very first submission to AAPM (annual conference for the American Association of Physics in Medicine).
Best in Physics is awarded to the top 15 abstracts (5 from each category) out of typically >2200 submissions, so Atharva's abstract was scored in the top <1% of submissions, and he'll present at a special session for the award.
This speaks to the potential and excitement of this work in our field, as well as Atharva's hard work so far. It certainly bodes well for us to secure funding to move the project further along!
About the Research
Atharva's research focuses on computer vision applications in radiation therapy, specifically developing novel approaches to improve patient positioning and tracking during treatment. His award-winning abstract demonstrated significant improvements in accuracy and efficiency compared to current clinical standards.
Impact on the Field
This recognition highlights the innovative nature of our lab's approach to combining computer science with medical physics. The techniques developed by Atharva have the potential to improve treatment accuracy, reduce setup time, and ultimately enhance patient outcomes in radiation therapy.