Dr ( Trish ) Ostwald
| Work Phone | (02) 401 43606 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 40143610 |
| Patricia.Ostwald@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Conjoint Lecturer
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
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| Office | Radiation Oncology D, Mater Hospital |
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle, 1998
- Master of Science, University of Newcastle, 1992
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Newcastle, 1986
Research
Research keywords
- MRI images
- Mathematical physics
- Physical Sciences
Research expertise
- Electron beam treatment planning;
Investigation of the accuracy of Electron planning algorithms, including Hogstrom type algorithms and Electron Monte Carlo, and the dosimetric evaluation of these algorithms.
- MRI-based prostate therapy planning;
The use of MRI images for prostate radiotherapy planning including the mapping of electron density to the MR scans for dose calculation.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 110399 | Clinical Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified | 100 |
Centres and Groups
Centre
- Hunter Medical Research Institute
- PRC - Priority Research Centre for Bioinformatics, Biomarker Discovery and Information-Based Medicine