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Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2274
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Dr. Polan is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology. He received his PhD in Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences from the University of Michigan while working with the Department of Radiation Oncology for his doctoral research. During this time, he contributed to projects related to adaptive RT workflows, including studies on imaging processing and deformable image registration. Recently, his research has focused on the development of novel optimization strategies, centered around integrating patient data and personalized outcome predictions directly into the plan optimization process. Dr. Polan has active collaborations with the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering for advanced treatment plan optimization and Department of Radiology for multi-modality radiation therapy.
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PhDUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor
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MSEUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor
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BSEUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor
Areas of Interest:
Patient-specific outcome-guided treatment planning
Multi-modality treatment approaches
Image processing and deformable image registration
Clinical Interests:
Adaptive radiation therapy
Functional imaging
Workflow efficiency
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Mee SF, Polan DF, Dewaraja YK, Cuneo KC, Gemmete JJ, Evans JR, Lawrence TS, Dow JS, Mikell JK. Phys Med Biol, 2023 Mar 10; 68 (6):Journal ArticleStereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) following Yttrium-90 (90Y) selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT): a feasibility planning study using90Y delivered dose.
DOI:10.1088/1361-6560/acbbb5 PMID: 36780696 -
Regan SN, Vaishampayan N, Van Til M, Polan D, Matuszak MM, Rosen BS, Aryal MP, Cao Y, Schipper M, Shah JL, Mierzwa ML, Schonewolf CA. International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics, 2022 Nov; 114 (3): e297Journal ArticleDevelopment of Total Toxicity Burden Model in Head and Neck Cancer: Correlation of Clinician and Patient Reported Outcomes
DOI:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.07.1332 -
Polan DF, Epelman MA, Wu VW, Sun Y, Varsta M, Owen DR, Jarema D, Matrosic CK, Jolly S, Schonewolf CA, Schipper MJ, Matuszak MM. Med Phys, 2022 Oct; 49 (10): 6279 - 6292.Journal ArticleDirect incorporation of patient-specific efficacy and toxicity estimates in radiation therapy plan optimization.
DOI:10.1002/mp.15940 PMID: 35994026 -
Matrosic CK, Owen DR, Polan D, Sun Y, Jolly S, Schonewolf C, Schipper M, Haken RKT, Galban CJ, Matuszak M. J Appl Clin Med Phys, 2021 Nov; 22 (11): 80 - 89.Journal ArticleFeasibility of function-guided lung treatment planning with parametric response mapping.
DOI:10.1002/acm2.13436 PMID: 34697884 -
Polan D, Mierzwa ML, Epelman M, Sun Y, Schonewolf C, Shah JL, Schipper M, Matuszak MM. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 2021 Nov 1; 111 (3S): S53 - S54.Journal ArticlePrioritized Optimization of Total Toxicity Burden for Head and Neck Cancer Patients.
DOI:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.07.139 PMID: 34700576 -
Polan D. 2021Thesis / DissertationApproaches for Incorporating Patient-Specific Response in Radiation Therapy
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McCulloch MM, Cazoulat G, Ford AC, Elgohari B, Bahig H, Kim AD, Elhalawani H, He R, Wang J, Ding Y, Mohamed AS, Polan DF, King JB, Peterson CB, Ohrt AN, Fuller CD, Lai SY, Brock KK. Phys Med Biol, 2020 Aug 31; 65 (16): 165017Journal ArticleBiomechanical modeling of radiation dose-induced volumetric changes of the parotid glands for deformable image registration.
DOI:10.1088/1361-6560/ab8bf1 PMID: 32320955 -
McCulloch MM, Lee C, Rosen BS, Kamp JD, Lockhart CM, Lee JY, Polan DF, Hawkins PG, Anderson CJR, Heukelom J, Sonke J-J, Fuller CD, Balter JM, Ten Haken RK, Eisbruch A, Brock KK. Pract Radiat Oncol, 2019 9 (4): e422 - e431.Journal ArticlePredictive Models to Determine Clinically Relevant Deviations in Delivered Dose for Head and Neck Cancer.
DOI:10.1016/j.prro.2019.02.014 PMID: 30836190
