Ravinder Nath, PhD, FACR
Professor Emeritus of Therapeutic RadiologyDownloadHi-Res Photo
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PO Box 208040
New Haven, CT 06520-8040
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Professor Emeritus of Therapeutic Radiology
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Therapeutic Radiology
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Other Departments & Organizations
- Therapeutic Radiology
- Therapeutic Radiology Treatment Planning
- Yale Cancer Center
- Yale Ventures
Education & Training
- PhD
- Yale University (1971)
- MPhil
- Yale University, Physics (1969)
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Overview
Current projects include development of new brachytherapy modalities, dosimetry of new brachytherapy sources using TLD and gamma ray spectroscopy, stereotactic radiosurgery, evaluation of the impact of edema on the dosimetry of prostate implants.
Medical Research Interests
Brachytherapy; Cesium; Physics; Radiation; Radiation Oncology; Radiometry
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Frequent collaborators of Ravinder Nath's published research.
Publications Timeline
A big-picture view of Ravinder Nath's research output by year.
Zhe Jay Chen, PhD, DABR, FASTRO, FAAPM
Kenneth B. Roberts, MD
Steven Pfau, MD
25Publications
13Citations
Publications
2026
Radionuclides in Brachytherapy:
Ballester F, Nath R, Baltas D. Radionuclides in Brachytherapy:. 2026, 25-37. DOI: 10.1201/9781003302742-4.Chapters
2024
AAPM Task Group Report 267: A joint AAPM GEC‐ESTRO report on biophysical models and tools for the planning and evaluation of brachytherapy
Chen Z, Li X, Brenner D, Hellebust T, Hoskin P, Joiner M, Kirisits C, Nath R, Rivard M, Thomadsen B, Zaider M. AAPM Task Group Report 267: A joint AAPM GEC‐ESTRO report on biophysical models and tools for the planning and evaluation of brachytherapy. Medical Physics 2024, 51: 3850-3923. PMID: 38721942, DOI: 10.1002/mp.17062.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCitations
2016
SU‐G‐BRA‐09: Estimation of Motion Tracking Uncertainty for Real‐Time Adaptive Imaging
Yan H, Chen Z, Nath R, Liu W. SU‐G‐BRA‐09: Estimation of Motion Tracking Uncertainty for Real‐Time Adaptive Imaging. Medical Physics 2016, 43: 3637-3637. DOI: 10.1118/1.4956933.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMO‐A‐BRC‐00: TG167: Clinical Recommendations for Innovative Brachytherapy Devices and Applicators
Nath R. MO‐A‐BRC‐00: TG167: Clinical Recommendations for Innovative Brachytherapy Devices and Applicators. Medical Physics 2016, 43: 3689-3690. DOI: 10.1118/1.4957149.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
SU‐E‐T‐100: The Influence Edge Electrons in Small Fields: Emphasis by the Difference of Copper‐Cerrobend Cutout
Chu A, Deng J, Feng W, Chen Z, Ahmad M, Nath R. SU‐E‐T‐100: The Influence Edge Electrons in Small Fields: Emphasis by the Difference of Copper‐Cerrobend Cutout. Medical Physics 2013, 40: 226-226. DOI: 10.1118/1.4814535.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSU‐E‐T‐118: Small Dynamic Field Dosimetry by Gfachromic Film (EBT3) and 2D‐Array Diode
Chu A, Feng W, Lincoln H, Su F, Nath R. SU‐E‐T‐118: Small Dynamic Field Dosimetry by Gfachromic Film (EBT3) and 2D‐Array Diode. Medical Physics 2013, 40: 230-231. DOI: 10.1118/1.4814553.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsSU‐E‐T‐25: Investigating the Impact of Polymer‐Coating On the Dosimetric Characteristics of a 103Pd Brachytherapy Source Using Photon Spectroscopy
Chen Z, Kim J, Nath R. SU‐E‐T‐25: Investigating the Impact of Polymer‐Coating On the Dosimetric Characteristics of a 103Pd Brachytherapy Source Using Photon Spectroscopy. Medical Physics 2013, 40: 208-208. DOI: 10.1118/1.4814459.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSU‐E‐T‐401: On the Use of Onboard Portal Dosimetry for Patient‐Specific QA of RapidArc Plans
Abbas H, Carlson D, Deng J, Nath R, Chen Z. SU‐E‐T‐401: On the Use of Onboard Portal Dosimetry for Patient‐Specific QA of RapidArc Plans. Medical Physics 2013, 40: 297-297. DOI: 10.1118/1.4814835.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
TU‐C‐BRB‐02: Personalized Assessment of KV‐CBCT Doses in Image Guided Radiotherapy of Pediatric Cancer Patients
Zhang Y, Yan Y, Nath R, Bao S, Deng J. TU‐C‐BRB‐02: Personalized Assessment of KV‐CBCT Doses in Image Guided Radiotherapy of Pediatric Cancer Patients. Medical Physics 2011, 38: 3753-3753. DOI: 10.1118/1.3613122.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsTH‐E‐BRC‐06: Optimizing KVCBCT Scan Protocol for Individual Patient Undergoing IGRT
Deng J, Zhang Y, Bao S, Nath R. TH‐E‐BRC‐06: Optimizing KVCBCT Scan Protocol for Individual Patient Undergoing IGRT. Medical Physics 2011, 38: 3870-3870. DOI: 10.1118/1.3613574.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
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Activities
activity Yale-New Haven Hospital
2006 - 2011CommitteesChairpersonDetailsRadiation Safety Committee and Radioactive Drug Research Committeeactivity Yale-New Haven Hospital
1992 - 2005CommitteesMemberDetailsRadiation Safety Committee and Radioactive Drug Research Committeeactivity American Association of Physicists in Medicine
1995 - 1995Professional OrganizationsChairpersonactivity American Association of Physicists in Medicine
1994 - 1994Professional OrganizationsPresidentactivity National Institutes of Health
1990 - 1993Peer Review Groups and Grant Study SectionsMemberDetailsRadiation Study Section
Honors
honor William D. Coolidge Award for Distinguished Contributions to Medical Physics
01/01/2001National AwardAmerican Association of Physicists in MedicineDetailsUnited Stateshonor Henschke Medal
01/01/1994National AwardAmerican Brachytherapy SocietyDetailsUnited States
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PO Box 208040
New Haven, CT 06520-8040
United States