Yuenan (Nancy) Wang, PhD, DABR
Assistant Professor of Therapeutic Radiology
Biography
Research & Publications
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Biography
Nancy obtained her PhD at Yale University in 2009. Her PhD dissertation research was focused on non-invasive and quantitative evaluation of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis using MRI. Subsequently, she started her medical physics training and has been certified by American Board of Radiology (DABR) since 2013. Nancy is currently a Clinical Medical Physicist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Therapeutic Radiology at Yale University School of Medicine. Her research interests lie in MRI guided radiotherapy, flattening filter free X-rays, nanoparticle-based radiosensitizers, applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) in radiotherapy.
Education & Training
- PhDYale University (2009)
- MSCornell University (2003)
- BSTsinghua University (2001)
Certifications
- Board CertificationAmerican Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology (2013)
Activities
- A preliminary study of radiation induced heart disease (RIHD) using Doppler Electrocardiographs in miceChicago, IL, United States 2022RSNA
- Evaluation and mitigation of interplay effect using repainting techniques for patients with lung cancerDana Point, CA, United States 2019American Radium Society
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity Fellow | Yale Graduate School | 2008 |
| McDougal Fellow | Yale Graduate School | 2007 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) | Reviewer | 2010 - 2040 |
| American Association of Physicists in Medicine | Committee Member | 2009 - 2025 |