Assist. Prof. Dr. Joseph Panetta | Medical Physics | Best Researcher Award
Medical Physicist , Fox Chase Cancer Center, United States
Joseph Panetta is a skilled medical physicist with a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on radiation therapy, scintillation detectors, and PET imaging. He has worked at renowned institutions like Fox Chase Cancer Center and UPMC Williamsport, contributing to adaptive therapy workflows, quality assurance, and advanced radiation treatment planning. His extensive clinical experience spans QA on linacs, IMRT, SBRT, HDR, and in-vivo dosimetry. A certified therapeutic medical physicist, Joseph is dedicated to advancing medical physics through innovative research and clinical expertise. π§ββοΈπ¬ππ‘
Profile
Education and Experience
Joseph Panetta earned a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania, where he also completed his Master’s in Medical Physics and Bachelor’s in Physics. His clinical roles include Assistant Professor at Fox Chase Cancer Center and Staff Medical Physicist at Princeton Radiation Oncology and UPMC Williamsport. Joseph specializes in radiation therapy techniques, such as adaptive therapy, IMRT, and SBRT. He has also contributed significantly to research in scintillation detectors, radiodynamic therapy, and small animal imaging. His work improves clinical imaging and therapeutic delivery, significantly impacting patient care. ππ§ββοΈπ¬π‘
Professional Development
Joseph Panettaβs professional development reflects a commitment to excellence in medical physics. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics. Throughout his career, he has continually advanced his expertise through clinical experience in radiotherapy techniques, including QA, treatment planning, and new modality commissioning. Joseph actively participates in cutting-edge research in radiation therapy, small animal imaging, and detector development. His diverse background enables him to contribute both clinically and in academia, ensuring patient care advancements through scientific innovations. He is dedicated to lifelong learning, advancing both his knowledge and the field itself. ππΌπ§ββοΈπ¬
Research FocusΒ
Joseph Panettaβs research focus lies in the integration of medical physics and advanced imaging systems. His work includes developing scintillation detectors for PET imaging, studying radiodynamic therapy, and exploring pulsed low-dose radiotherapy. He investigates methods to improve clinical imaging with small animal PET/CT and MR imaging. Additionally, Joseph focuses on optimizing radiation therapy with studies involving tumor growth, metabolic imaging, and the impact of dose plane selection on IMRT QA. His research aims to enhance treatment accuracy and patient outcomes by innovating in both imaging and radiation therapy technologies. π¬π‘π―π§ͺ
Publications
- “Development of a Scintillation Detector and the Influence on Clinical Imaging” β Cited by 25 papers (2017) ππ¬
- “Radiodynamic Therapy: Investigating the Use of 5-ALA and Carbamide Peroxide in Tumor Models” β Cited by 12 papers (2020) π§ͺπ
- “Quantification of Tumor Size and Growth Using Small Animal PET/CT” β Cited by 15 papers (2019) ππ