William Swanson
Overview
William Swanson, PhD, MSc, is an assistant professor in the Division of Medical Physics of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Swanson's research focuses on improving the accessibility of cancer management resources in low- and middle-income countries through the implementation of hypofractionated radiotherapy in sub-Saharan Africa.
Dr. Swanson serves on the American Association of Medical Physics (AAPM) Global Needs Assessment and Global Medical Physics Education and Training committees. His efforts on developing globally accessible continuing education programs were recognized by the AAPM with the Award for Innovation in Medical Physics Education in 2018 and 2024.
Dr. Swanson earned his PhD and MS in medical physics at University of Massachusetts at Lowell. He completed his medical physics residency with the Department of Radiation Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, New York.
Academic Appointment
- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
Education
Degrees
- PhD from University of Massachusetts Lowell
- MS from University of Massachusetts Lowell
- BS from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Research
Publications
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Evaluating the readiness for ultra-hypofractionated prostate and breast radiotherapy in sub-Saharan Africa: a strategic needs-assessment of six leading African institutions
ecancermedicalscience Volume: 19
01/01/2025 Authors: Weygand J; Hao Y; Awol M; Joseph AO; Kibudde S; Malloum A; Ngoma TA; Adeneye SO; Awusi K; Kisukari JD -
Assessing Radiology and Radiation Therapy Needs for Cancer Care in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries: Insight From a Global Survey of Departmental and Institutional Leaders
Advances in Radiation Oncology Volume: 9
11/01/2024 Authors: Parker SA; Weygand J; Bernat BG; Jackson AM; Mawlawi O; Barreto I; Hao Y; Khan R; Yorke AA; Swanson W -
Genetic testing in cancer care: An assessment of current practice in Africa.
Volume: 42
06/01/2024 Authors: Ajose AO; Graef K; Mallum AA; Oladipo A; Ibrahim F; Li H; Lehmann J; Awusi K; Incrocci L; Huq MS -
231: Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Preliminary Results from the HYPOAFRICA Study
Radiotherapy and Oncology Volume: 194 Page(s): S2722 - S2724
05/01/2024 Authors: Mallum A; Joseph AO; Kibudde S; Ngoma TA; Ajose A; Lugina E; Kisukari JD; Awusi K; Adeneye SO; Mkhize T -
Cancer control collaborations between China and African countries.
Lancet Oncol Volume: 25 Page(s): e164 - e172
04/01/2024 Authors: Ngoma T; Adewole I; Ainsworth V; Chin D; Chin J; Elzawawy A; Joseph A; Mallum A; Ndlovu N; Ngoma M -
Cancer Research in sub-Saharan Africa: Progress in closing the gap
Medical Research Archives Volume: 12
01/01/2024 Authors: Mallum A; Barry FA; Tendwa MB; Joseph AO; Keno L; Graef KM; Kibudde S; Li H; Ajose A; Lugina E -
Implications of Snowpack Reactive Bromine Production for Arctic Ice Core Bromine Preservation
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES Volume: 128
10/27/2023 Authors: Zhai S; Swanson W; Mcconnell JR; Chellman N; Opel T; Sigl M; Meyer H; Wang X; Jaegle L; Stutz J -
Can Advanced Radiotherapy Clinical Trials be Conducted in Resources Limited Countries?
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS Volume: 117 Page(s): E604 - E605
10/01/2023 Authors: Olatunji EO; Kisukari JD; Adeneye S; Mkhize T; Patel S; Joseph AO; Studen A; Ajose A; Alabi A; Swanson W -
Smart Radiotherapy Biomaterials for Image-Guided In Situ Cancer Vaccination.
Nanomaterials (Basel) Volume: 13
06/12/2023 Authors: Ainsworth V; Moreau M; Guthier R; Zegeye Y; Kozono D; Swanson W; Jandel M; Oh P; Quon H; Hobbs RF -
Challenges and opportunities for implementing hypofractionated radiotherapy in Africa: lessons from the HypoAfrica clinical trial.
Ecancermedicalscience Volume: 17 Page(s): 1508
01/01/2023 Authors: Olatunji E; Swanson W; Patel S; Adeneye SO; Aina-Tofolari F; Avery S; Kisukari JD; Graef K; Huq S; Jeraj R