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Diandra Norelle Ayala-Peacock

Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology, Box 3085, Durham, NC 27710
Radiation Oncology, P O Box 3085, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology · 2021 - Present Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2023 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


A novel multi-modality imaging phantom for validating interstitial needle guidance for high dose rate gynecological brachytherapy.

Journal Article J Appl Clin Med Phys · October 2023 PURPOSE: To design, manufacture, and validate a female pelvic phantom for multi-modality imaging (CT, MRI, US) to benchmark a commercial needle tracking system with application in HDR gynecological (GYN) interstitial procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A GY ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

What is appropriate target delineation for MRI-based brachytherapy for medically inoperable endometrial cancer?

Journal Article Brachytherapy · 2023 PURPOSE: For medically inoperable endometrial cancer (MIEC), the volumetric target of image-guided brachytherapy (IGBT) techniques is not well established. We propose a high-risk CTV (HRCTV) concept and report associated rates of local control and toxicity ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


NRG ONCOLOGY NETWORK GROUP OPERATIONS CENTER

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by NRG Oncology · 2024 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


Wake Forest University, School of Medicine · 2010 M.D.