Projects

The Master of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics Alumni Association (MMPAA) bridges graduates of the Medical Physics Program (MMP) at the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy, and their professional paths. Aimed at fostering a global network of graduates of developing countries, MMPAA facilitates connections and knowledge exchange among its diverse international alumni base.

Thesis supervisor Dr. Eleonora Vanzi explores the challenges in IMRT using helical Tomotherapy, highlighting the need for rigorous treatment plan verification due to dosimetric variability. Key methods include single-point absolute measurements and gamma index analysis using the Tomotherapy planning system’s DQA software, ensuring precise dose delivery and patient safety.

Patient-specific QA using SPC and gamma analysis in helical TomotherapyTM with ArcCheckTM established tolerance and action limits across anatomical sites (abdomen, head & neck, breast + SVC, prostate). Results showed varied control limits, indicating stable processes in head & neck and prostate treatments compared to challenges in breast + SVC and abdomen due to dose distribution complexities.