Ron R. Allison MD, Professor
Chairman Radiation Oncology Department
Clinical Director PDT Center

As clinical director, ensures that all patients are reviewed with the PDT team for optimal medical evaluation.
For patients undergoing PDT, works with the team to optimize therapy.
Works closely with the physics and research staff to help advance the field of photodynamic therapy.

Chris Bonnerup MS
Research Instructor
Dept. of Radiation Oncology
Instructor Dept. of Technology Systems

Engineering and quality assurance support

Design and construction of electro-optic devices and mechanical fixtures for clinical and basic research in photodynamic therapy and radiation therapy. 

Design software for real-time control and data analysis of experimental protocols.

Rosa Cuenca MD, Assistant Professor
Director ECU Breast Center
Surgical Director, Photodynamic PDT Center

Provides surgical expertise for the PDT program, explores applications in surgical oncology, both intra-operative, pre-operative, pre- or post-operative treatments, and research approaches.

Gordon Downie MD PhD, Associate Professor
Medical Director, PDT Center
Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Clinic
Director, Interventional Pulmonology
Director, Pulmonary Function Lab

As medical director, oversees policy, procedures, and quality assurance.
As pulmonary specialist, treatments for lung cancer, pleural cancer.
Responsible for visiting physician "immersion programs."

Claudio Sibata PhD, Professor
Vice Chairman, Radiation Oncology
Science Director, PDT Center

Provides technical support for PDT treatment, quality assurance of clinical equipment and procedures.
Conducts research in PDT and PDT dosimetry.

Cynthia Brown MD, Clinical Assistant Professor
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Department
Medical Director, Respiratory Care Services, PCMH

Conducts research on PDT and health-related quality of life.

Carter Childs MD, Assistant Professor
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Department
Photodynamic Therapy Center

Specializes in treatment of lung cancer and pre-malignant lung lesions.

Xin-Hua Hu PhD, Associate Professor of Physics
Adjunct Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology                      
Conducts basic and clinical research on medical imaging, light-tissue interaction and PDT modeling.
PDT Dosimetry.                                    

Helvecio Mota PhD, Visiting Professor
Medical Physicist                        

Provides technical support for PDT treatments, quality assurance of clinical equipment and procedures.
Research in PDT and PDT dosimetry. Top