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Marian Axente

  • Department of Radiation Oncology
    Assistant Professor
  • marian.axente@emory.edu
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Overview

Marian Axente, PhD, DABR, is an assistant professor of medical physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology. An ABR board certified medical physicist, Dr. Axente's focus is multi-modality image utilization for treatment planning and patient setup in cancer radiotherapy. He serves as the director of the Certificate Program in Medical Physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. He joined Emory in 2020.

Dr. Axente is a member of the Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics Research Program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He holds professional memberships with American Association of Physicists in Medicine, American Board of Radiology, American Society for Radiation Oncology and European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology.

Dr. Axente's research emphasis is on functional image treatment adaptation, and implementation of optical imaging technologies in optimizing setup reproducibility, with specific aims at foundational affordable technology that could be utilized in low- to middle-income countries.

Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University

Research

Publications

  • Data-Driven Volumetric Computed Tomography Image Generation From Surface Structures Using a Patient-Specific Deep Leaning Model.
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys Volume: 121 Page(s): 1349 - 1360
    04/01/2025 Authors: Pan S; Chang C-W; Tian Z; Wang T; Axente M; Shelton J; Liu T; Roper J; Yang X
  • Deformable lung 4DCT image registration via landmark-driven cycle network.
    Med Phys Volume: 51 Page(s): 1974 - 1984
    03/01/2024 Authors: Matkovic L; Lei Y; Fu Y; Wang T; Kesarwala AH; Axente M; Roper J; Higgins K; Bradley JD; Liu T
  • A Couch Mounted Smartphone-based Motion Monitoring System for Radiation Therapy.
    Pract Radiat Oncol Volume: 14 Page(s): 161 - 170
    01/01/2024 Authors: Capaldi DPI; Axente M; Yu AS; Prionas ND; Hirata E; Nano TF
  • Radiation Treatment Plan Evaluation: An Educational Tool for Radiation Oncology Trainees
    Volume: 116 Page(s): E2 - E2
    07/01/2023 Authors: Ali N; Schlafstein AJ; Wolf J; Lin JY; Axente M; Bates JE; Janopaul-Naylor JR; Patel PR
  • 2D medical image synthesis using transformer-based denoising diffusion probabilistic model.
    Phys Med Biol Volume: 68
    05/05/2023 Authors: Pan S; Wang T; Qiu RLJ; Axente M; Chang C-W; Peng J; Patel AB; Shelton J; Patel SA; Roper J
  • Data-Driven Volumetric Image Generation from Surface Structures using a Patient-Specific Deep Leaning Model.

    05/02/2023 Authors: Pan S; Chang C-W; Axente M; Wang T; Shelton J; Liu T; Roper J; Yang X
  • Single energy CT-based mass density and relative stopping power estimation for proton therapy using deep learning method.
    Front Oncol Volume: 13 Page(s): 1278180
    01/01/2023 Authors: Gao Y; Chang C-W; Roper J; Axente M; Lei Y; Pan S; Bradley JD; Zhou J; Liu T; Yang X
  • MRI-based prostate and dominant lesion segmentation using cascaded scoring convolutional neural network.
    Med Phys Volume: 49 Page(s): 5216 - 5224
    08/01/2022 Authors: Eidex ZA; Wang T; Lei Y; Axente M; Akin-Akintayo OO; Ojo OAA; Akintayo AA; Roper J; Bradley JD; Liu T
  • Deep Learning-Based Echocardiographic Image Segmentation for Ultrasound-Guided Cardiac Intervention
    Volume: 49 Page(s): E443 - E443
    06/01/2022 Authors: Lei Y; Axente M; Fu Y; Roper J; Bradley J; Liu T; Yang X
  • Ultrasound-Based Motion Tracking Using Hybrid Learning Network
    Volume: 49 Page(s): E225 - E226
    06/01/2022 Authors: Lei Y; Axente M; Dai X; Roper J; Dhabaan A; Chen Y; Bradley J; Liu T; Yang X
  • A Smartphone-Based Surface Guided Radiation Therapy Tracking System for Respiratory Monitoring in Radiation Therapy
    Volume: 49 Page(s): E333 - E334
    06/01/2022 Authors: Capaldi D; Axente M; Yu A; Skinner L; Prionas N; Hirata E; Nano T
  • Deep-Learning-Based Automated HDR Applicator Digitization for GYN Brachytherapy
    Volume: 49 Page(s): E819 - E819
    06/01/2022 Authors: Momin S; Lei Y; Wang T; Axente M; Roper J; Shelton J; Bradley J; Liu T; Yang X
  • Deep Learning-Based Fast Volumetric Imaging for Treatment Setup During Lung Radiotherapy
    Volume: 49 Page(s): E604 - E605
    06/01/2022 Authors: Lei Y; Axente M; Tian Z; Wang T; Roper J; Kesarwala A; Higgins K; Bradley J; Liu T; Yang X
  • Magnetic resonance imaging contrast enhancement synthesis using cascade networks with local supervision.
    Med Phys Volume: 49 Page(s): 3278 - 3287
    05/01/2022 Authors: Xie H; Lei Y; Wang T; Roper J; Axente M; Bradley JD; Liu T; Yang X
  • Self-Supervised Learning-Based High-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging for Prostate Brachytherapy.
    Volume: 111 Page(s): e119 - e120
    11/01/2021 Authors: Yang X; Lei Y; Dai X; Wang T; Lin JY; Axente M; Roper JR; Bradley JD; Jani A; Patel PR
  • Self-supervised learning for accelerated 3D high-resolution ultrasound imaging.
    Med Phys Volume: 48 Page(s): 3916 - 3926
    07/01/2021 Authors: Dai X; Lei Y; Wang T; Axente M; Xu D; Patel P; Jani AB; Curran WJ; Liu T; Yang X
  • Uncertainty in OSLD Dose Reading Due to CBCT-Based IGRT
    Volume: 48
    06/01/2021 Authors: Charyyev S; Harms J; Diamond Z; Elder E; Ghavidel B; Axente M
  • High-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging Through Self-Supervised Learning
    Volume: 48
    06/01/2021 Authors: Dai X; Lei Y; Wang T; Axente M; Roper J; Xu D; Lin J; Bradley J; Liu T; Yang X
  • Comparison of W1 and W2 Plastic Scintillation Detectors with Small Field Output Factors
    Volume: 46 Page(s): E433 - E433
    06/01/2019 Authors: McKay J; Petro S; Axente M; Velasco B; Liu C
  • Feasibility Study to Evaluate Highly Weighted Spot Position and MU Accuracy Effect for Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy
    Volume: 45 Page(s): E269 - E269
    06/01/2018 Authors: Zhao L; Pirlepesov F; Ates O; Myers W; Axente M; Faught J; Yan Y; Igrutinovic I; Merchant T
  • A Simple Method to Monitor Unexpected Patient Movement with Respiratory Gating System
    Volume: 45 Page(s): E253 - E253
    06/01/2018 Authors: Liu C; Axente M; McKay J
  • Interplay Effect of Target Motion and Pencil-Beam Scanning in Proton Therapy for Pediatric Patients.
    Int J Part Ther Volume: 5 Page(s): 1 - 10
    01/01/2018 Authors: Boria AJ; Uh J; Pirlepesov F; Stuckey JC; Axente M; Gargone MA; Hua C-H
  • Interplay Effect Between Target Motion and Pencil Beam Scanning On Proton Therapy for Pediatric Patients
    Volume: 44 Page(s): 2869 - 2869
    06/01/2017 Authors: Boria A; Stuckey J; Uh J; Axente M; Hua C
  • Implementation of a Simplified Analytical Random Walk Model for Clinical Scenario in Proton Treatment
    Volume: 44 Page(s): 3058 - 3058
    06/01/2017 Authors: Yao W; Farr J; Moskvin V; Zhao L; Lukose R; Hua C; Sobczak D; Tsiamas P; Axente M; Merchant T
  • A Comparison Study Between Spot Scanning Intensity Modulated Proton and Photon Grid Therapy
    Volume: 96 Page(s): E672 - E672
    10/01/2016 Authors: Tsiamas P; Moskvin V; Krasin M; Axente M; Zhao L; Merchant TE; Farr JB
  • Monte Carlo Simulation Using TOPAS for Synchrotron Based Proton Discrete Spot Scanning System
    Volume: 43 Page(s): 3497 - 3498
    06/01/2016 Authors: Moskvin V; Pirlepesov F; Tsiamas P; Axente M; Lukose R; Zhao L; Shin J; Farr J
  • Preparing for Dose-Escalation Randomized Trials in Pediatric Patients With High-Grade Glioma: Dosimetric Comparison Between Photon IMRT and Proton IMPT
    Volume: 93 Page(s): E506 - E507
    11/01/2015 Authors: Axente M; Hargens B; Lukose RC; Merchant TE; Farr JB
  • Pre-Clinical Feasibility Study for Intensity Modulated Grid Proton Therapy (IMgPT) Using a Newly Developed Delivery System
    Volume: 42 Page(s): 3208 - 3208
    06/01/2015 Authors: Tsiamas P; Moskvin V; Shin J; Axente M; Pirlepesov F; Krasin M; Merchant T; Farr J
  • Skin Dose in Proton Pencil Beam Scanning for Pediatric Patients
    Volume: 42 Page(s): 3498 - 3498
    06/01/2015 Authors: Axente M; Moskvin V; Shin J; Tsiamas P; Merchant T; Farr J
  • Clinical evaluation of the iterative metal artifact reduction algorithm for CT simulation in radiotherapy.
    Med Phys Volume: 42 Page(s): 1170 - 1183
    03/01/2015 Authors: Axente M; Paidi A; Von Eyben R; Zeng C; Bani-Hashemi A; Krauss A; Hristov D
  • Imaging dose in variable pitch body perfusion CT scans: an analysis using TG111 formalism.
    Med Phys Volume: 41 Page(s): 061912
    06/01/2014 Authors: Axente M; Hristov D
  • A novel radioluminescence microscope for imaging radiotracers at the single-cell level
    Volume: 55
    05/01/2014 Authors: Pratx G; Natarajan A; Turkcan S; Sasportas L; Axente M; Gambhir S; Xing L
  • An alternative approach to histopathological validation of PET imaging for radiation therapy image-guidance: a proof of concept.
    Radiother Oncol Volume: 110 Page(s): 309 - 316
    02/01/2014 Authors: Axente M; He J; Bass CP; Sundaresan G; Zweit J; Williamson JF; Pugachev A
  • Towards a Meaningful Prescription for Focal Treatments in Prostate Brachytherapy
    Volume: 87 Page(s): S381 - S382
    10/01/2013 Authors: Todor DA; Barani IJ; Lin P; Anscher MS; Axente M; Hagan MP
  • High-resolution radioluminescence microscopy of 18F-FDG uptake by reconstructing the -ionization track.
    J Nucl Med Volume: 54 Page(s): 1841 - 1846
    10/01/2013 Authors: Pratx G; Chen K; Sun C; Axente M; Sasportas L; Carpenter C; Xing L
  • Tumour microenvironment heterogeneity affects the perceived spatial concordance between the intratumoural patterns of cell proliferation and 18F-fluorothymidine uptake.
    Radiother Oncol Volume: 105 Page(s): 49 - 56
    10/01/2012 Authors: Axente M; He J; Bass CP; Hirsch JI; Sundaresan G; Williamson J; Zweit J; Pugachev A
  • SU-D-217A-04: Evaluation of the Spatial Concordance Between the Intratumoral Patterns of 18F-FLT and 18F-FDG Uptake in a Small Animal Tumor Model.
    Volume: 39 Page(s): 3621
    06/01/2012 Authors: Bass C; Axente M; He J; Sundaresan G; Hirsch J; Hugo G; Zweit J; Pugachev A
  • Single-fraction simulation of relative cell survival in response to uniform versus hypoxia-targeted dose escalation.
    Phys Med Biol Volume: 57 Page(s): 2757 - 2774
    05/07/2012 Authors: Axente M; Lin P-S; Pugachev A
  • Segmentation-based analysis of spatial concordance between images of intratumoral uptake of F-18-fluorothymidine (F-18-FLT) and distribution of cell proliferation markers
    Volume: 53
    05/01/2012 Authors: Axente M; He J; Bass C; Hirsch J; Sundaresan G; Williamson J; Zweit J; Pugachev A
  • Comprehensive approach to coregistration of autoradiography and microscopy images acquired from a set of sequential tissue sections.
    J Nucl Med Volume: 52 Page(s): 1621 - 1629
    10/01/2011 Authors: Axente M; He J; Bass CP; Hirsch JI; Sundaresan G; Zweit J; Pugachev A
  • On autoradiographic studies comparing the distributions of F- and C-labeled compounds in tumor tissue specimens.
    Radiother Oncol Volume: 97 Page(s): 609
    12/01/2010 Authors: Pugachev A; Axente M; Humm J
  • Impact of the Fraction Size on the Efficiency of Hypoxia-targeting IMRT Treatment: Single Fraction Simulation Study
    Volume: 78 Page(s): S704 - S704
    01/01/2010 Authors: Axente M; Lin P; Pugachev A
  • The Role of Hypoxia in Radiation Treatment Planning: A Simulation Study
    Volume: 75 Page(s): S616 - S616
    01/01/2009 Authors: Axente M; Lin P; Pugachev A
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