Peer-Reviewed Publications
W. Stern, P. Alaei, R. Berbeco, L.A. DeWerd, J. Kamen, C. MacKenzie, E.G. Moros, Y. Poirier, C.A. Potter, D. Schaue, I. Silvestre Patallo, M. Abend, S. Swarts, F. Trompier, “Recommendations for harmonized reporting of radiation Dosimetry by adoption of Compatibility in Irradiation Research Protocols Expert Roundtable (CIRPER)”, Int. J. Rad. Biol. (2024)
W. Stern, P. Alaei, R. Berbeco, L.A. DeWerd, J. Kamen, C. MacKenzie, E.G. Moros, Y. Poirier, C.A. Potter, D. Schaue, I. Silvestre Patallo, M. Abend, S. Swarts, F. Trompier, “Achieving Consistent Reporting of Radiation Dosimetry by Adoption of Compatibility in Irradiation Research Protocols Expert Roundtable (CIRPER)”, Radiat. Res. 201, 267-269 (2024)
N. Becerra-Espinosa, L. Claps, P. Alaei, “Comparison of visual and semi-automated kilovoltage cone beam CT image QA analysis”, J. Appl. Clin. Med. Phys. e14190 (2024)
S. Fakhraei, E. Ehler, D. Sterling, L.C. Cho, P. Alaei, “A Patient-Specific correspondence model to track tumor location in thorax during radiation therapy”, Phys Medica 116 (2023)
N. Heidarloo, S.M.R. Aghamiri, S. Saghamanesh, Z. Azma, P. Alaei, “A novel analytical method for computing dose from kilovoltage beams used in Image-Guided radiation therapy” Phys Medica 96, 54-61 (2022)
N. Heidarloo, S.M.R. Aghamiri, S. Saghamanesh, Z. Azma, P. Alaei, “Generation of material-specific energy deposition kernels for kilovoltage x-ray dose calculations” Med. Phys. 48 (9), 5423-5439 (2021)
D. Zuro, S.S. Madabushi, J. Brooks, B.T. Chen, J. Goud, A. Salhotra, J.Y. Song, L.E. Parra, A. Pierini, J.F. Sanchez, A. Stein, M. Al Malki, M. Kortylewski, J.Y.C. Wong, P. Alaei, J. Froelich, G. Storme, S.K. Hui, “First Multimodal, Three-Dimensional, Image-Guided Total Marrow Irradiation Model for Preclinical Bone Marrow Transplantation Studies”, Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 111 (3): 671-683 (2021)
C. Ferreira, D. Sterling, M. Reynolds, K. Dusenbery, C. Chen, P. Alaei, “First clinical implementation of GammaTile permanent brain implants after FDA clearance”, Brachytherapy 20 (3), 673-685 (2021)
A.J. Olch, P. Alaei, "How low can you go? A CBCT dose reduction study", J. Appl. Clin. Med. Phys. 22 (2), 85-89 (2021)
C. Hua, T.Z. Vern‐Gross, C.B. Hess, A.J. Olch, P. Alaei, V. Sathiaseelan, J. Deng, K. Ulin, F. Laurie, M. Gopalakrishnan, N. Esiashvili, S.L. Wolden, M.J. Krasin, T.E. Merchant, S.S. Donaldson, T.J. FitzGerald, L.S. Constine, D.C. Hodgson, D.A. Haas‐Kogan, A. Mahajan, N. N. Laack, K.J. Marcus, P.A. Taylor , V.A. Ahern, D.S. Followill, J.C. Buchsbaum , J.C. Breneman, J. A. Kalapurakal, “Practice patterns and recommendations for pediatric image‐guided radiotherapy: A Children's Oncology Group report ” Pediatr. Blood Cancer 67:e28629 (2020)
N.G. Sendani, A. Karimian, S.R. Mahdavi, I. Jabbari, P. Alaei, “Effect of beam configuration with inaccurate or incomplete small field output factors on the accuracy of treatment planning dose calculation” Med. Phys. 46 (11), 5273-5283 (2019)
D. Zuro, S. Vagge, S. Broggi, S. Agostinelli, Y. Takahashi, J. Brooks, P. Leszcynska, A. Liu, C. Zucchetti, S. Simonetta, C. Han, C. Mauro, S. Giebel, M. Mahe, J. Sanchez, P. Alaei, C. Anna, K. Dusenbery, G. Storme, C. Aristei, J. Wong, S. Hui, “Multi-Institutional Evaluation of MVCT Guided Patient Registration and Dosimetric Precision in Total Marrow Irradiation: A Global Health Initiative by the International Consortium of Total Marrow Irradiation” Radioth. Oncol. 141, 275-282 (2019)
A. Anvari, P. Alaei, M. Mohammadi, “Two-dimensional dose reconstruction using scatter correction of portal images” J. Cancer Res. Ther. 15(5), 2329-2336 (2019)
N. G. Sendani, A. Karimian, C. Ferreira, P. Alaei, “Technical Note: Impact of region of interest size and location in Gafchromic film dosimetry” Med. Phys. 45 (5), 2329-2336 (2018)
G.X. Ding, P. Alaei, B. Curran, R. Flynn, M. Gossman, T.R. Mackie, M. Miften, R. Morin, X.G. Xu, T.C. Zhu, “Image guidance doses delivered during radiotherapy: Quantification, management, and reduction: Report of the AAPM Therapy Physics Committee Task Group 180” Med. Phys. 45 (5), e84-e99 (2018)
S. Hui, Y. Takahashi, S. Holtan, R. Azimi, D. Seelig, M. Yagi, J. Ingvalson, P. Alaei, L. Sharkey, B. Kodal. N. Peterson, C. Meyer, L. Godin, M. Ehrhardt, G. Storme. D. Zhou, A. Panoskaltsis-Mortari, “Early assessment of dosimetric and biological differences of total marrow irradiation versus total body irradiation in rodents ” Radioth. Oncol. 124, 468-474 (2017)
D. Paulu, P. Alaei, “Evaluation of dose calculation accuracy of treatment planning systems at hip prosthesis interfaces”, J. Appl. Clin. Med. Phys. 18, 9-15 (2017)
S. Kim, P. Alaei, “Implementation of full/half bowtie filter models in a commercial treatment planning system for kilovoltage cone-beam CT dose estimations”, J. Appl. Clin. Med. Phys. 17, 153-164 (2016)
P. Alaei, E. Spezi, “Imaging dose from cone beam computed tomography in radiation therapy”, Phys. Medica 31, 647-658 (2015)
A. Anvari, S.M.R. Aghamiri, S.R. Mahdavi, P. Alaei, “Dose response characteristics of a novel CCD camera-based EPID comparison with OCTAVIUS detector”, J. Cancer Res. Ther. 11, 765-769 (2015)
R. Azimi, P. Alaei, E. Spezi, S. Hui, “Characterization of an orthovoltage biological irradiator used for radiobiology research”, J. Radiat. Res. 56, 485-492 (2015)
A. Anvari, S.M.R. Aghamiri, S.R. Mahdavi, P. Alaei, “Statistical analysis on 2D array of ion chambers performance”, J. Radiother. Pract. 14, 194-201 (2015)
A. Anvari, S.M.R. Aghamiri, S.R. Mahdavi, P. Alaei, M. Mohammadi, "Dosimetric properties of fluoroscopic EPID for transit dosimetry”, J. Radiother. Pract. 14, 27-34 (2015)
P. Alaei, E. Spezi, M. Reynolds, “Dose calculation and treatment plan optimization including imaging dose from kilovoltage cone beam CT”, Acta Oncol. 53: 839-844 (2014)
Y. Dzierma, F. Nuesken, W. Otto, P. Alaei, N. Licht, Ch. Rübe, “Dosimetry of an in-line kV imaging system and implementation in the treatment planning system”, Intl. J. Rad. Oncol. Biol. Phys. 88, 913-919 (2014)
P. Alaei, E. Spezi, “Commissioning kilovoltage cone beam CT beams in a radiation therapy treatment planning system”, J. Appl. Clin. Med. Phys. 13, 19-33 (2012)
R. Azimi, P. Alaei, P. Higgins, “The effect of small field output factor measurements on IMRT Dosimetry”, Med. Phys. 39, 4691-4694 (2012)
P. Alaei, P. Higgins, "The accuracy of inhomogeneity corrections in intensity modulated radiation therapy planning in Philips pinnacle system", Med. Dosim. 36, 240-245 (2011)
P. Alaei, P. Higgins, "Effect of multileaf collimator-defined segment size on Sc", Med. Phys. 37, 2731-2737 (2010)
P. Alaei, G. Ding, H. Guan, "Inclusion of the dose from kilovoltage cone beam CT in the radiation therapy treatment plans", Med. Phys. 37, 244-248 (2010)
P. Alaei, P.D. Higgins, B.J. Gerbi, "In Vivo diode dosimetry for IMRT treatments generated by Pinnacle treatment planning system", Med. Dosim. 34, 26-29 (2009)
P. Alaei, S.K. Hui, P.D. Higgins, B.J. Gerbi, "The use of a commercial QA device for daily output check of a helical tomotherapy unit", Med. Phys. 33, 3680-3682 (2006)
P.D. Higgins, P. Alaei, “Dose uncertainty due to aperture effects in dynamic fields”, Med. Phys. 33, 2418-2425 (2006)
M. Goblirsch, P. Zwolak, M.L. Ramnaraine, W. Pan, C. Lynch, P. Alaei, D.R. Clohisy, “Novel Cytosine Deaminase fusion gene enhances the effect of radiation on breast cancer in bone by reducing tumor burden, osteolysis, and skeletal fracture”, Clin. Cancer Res. 12, 3168-3176 (2006)
P. Alaei, P.D. Higgins, “Performance evaluation and quality assurance of Varian enhanced dynamic wedges”, J. Appl. Clin. Med. Phys. 7, 14-20 (2006)
P. Alaei, P.D. Higgins, B.J. Gerbi, “Implementation of enhanced dynamic wedges in Pinnacle treatment planning system”, Med. Dosim. 30, 228-232 (2005)
P. D. Higgins, P. Alaei, B. J. Gerbi and K.E. Dusenbery, Response to "Comment on `In vivo dosimetry for routine quality assurance in IMRT' ", Med. Phys. 31, 16421643 (2004)
P. Alaei, P. D. Higgins, R. Weaver and N. Nguyen, “Comparison of dynamic and step- and-shoot intensity-modulated radiation therapy planning and delivery”, Med. Dosim. 29, 1-6 (2004)
M. Goblirsch, W. Mathews, C. Lynch, P. Alaei, B. J. Gerbi, P. W. Mantyh, and D. R. Clohisy, “Radiation Treatment Decreases Bone Cancer Pain, Osteolysis and Tumor Size”, Rad. Research 161, 228-234 (2004)
P. D. Higgins, P. Alaei, B. J. Gerbi and K.E. Dusenbery, “In Vivo diode dosimetry for routine quality assurance in IMRT”, Med. Phys. 30, 3118-3123 (2003)
K. A. Fetterly, B.J. Gerbi, P. Alaei, and R.A. Geise, "Measurement of the dose deposition characteristics of x-ray fluoroscopy beams in water," Med. Phys. 28, 205-209 (2001)
P. Alaei, B. J. Gerbi, and R.A. Geise, "Lung dose calculations at kilovoltage x-ray energies using a model-based treatment planning system," Med. Phys. 28, 194-198 (2001)
P. Alaei, B. J. Gerbi, and R.A. Geise, "Evaluation of a model-based treatment planning system for dose computations in the kilovoltage energy range," Med. Phys. 27, 2821- 826 (2000)
P. Alaei, B. J. Gerbi, and R.A. Geise, "Generation and use of photon energy deposition kernels for diagnostic quality x rays," Med. Phys. 26, 1687-1697 (1999)