Quan Chen, Ph.D., M.S.

Dr. Quan Chen is a Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Mayo Clinic Arizona. He began his career in industry, playing a key role in developing TomoTherapy, a state-of-the-art radiation treatment system. He was a pioneer in leveraging graphics processing units (GPUs) for radiotherapy treatment planning, significantly advancing computational efficiency in the field.

Since transitioning to clinical practice in 2011, Dr. Chen has made substantial contributions to patient care, clinical innovation, and education. He has authored or co-authored over 90 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and holds 15 patents. He has also been awarded multiple NIH SBIR grants to advance AI-driven solutions for radiation therapy.

Beyond research, Dr. Chen actively shapes the field through leadership roles in national professional organizations, including the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and NRG Oncology. He also serves as an Associate Editor for Medical Physics and JACMP. In 2021, he was honored as a Fellow of AAPM in recognition of his significant contributions to medical physics.