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Qingrong Jackie Wu

Professor of Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Box 3295 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
201 Trent Drive, Box 3295, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Radiation Oncology · 2021 - Present Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2016 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Accuracy of Photon Dose Calculation on Photon-Counting Computed Tomography—A Comparison Study Based on Virtual Monoenergetic and Electron Density (Rho) Images for Pancreatic Cases

Journal Article Advances in Radiation Oncology · February 1, 2026 Purpose: Photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) offers versatile anatomic information because of better energy discrimination and higher spatial resolution than conventional energy-integrating computed tomography (CT). With its rapid applications in di ... Full text Cite

Quantitative Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence-Based Organ Segmentation Across Multiple Anatomic Sites Using 8 Commercial Software Platforms.

Journal Article Pract Radiat Oncol · 2026 PURPOSE: This study aims to evaluate organs-at-risk (OARs) segmentation variability across 8 commercial artificial intelligence (AI)-based segmentation software using independent multi-institutional data sets, and to provide recommendations for clinical pr ... Full text Link to item Cite

Illusion of convergence: Search space geometry in radiotherapy treatment plan optimization.

Journal Article Med Phys · January 2026 BACKGROUND: Treatment plan optimization is foundational for radiotherapy. However, the geometry of the underlying search space where feasible solutions reside remains poorly characterized. Understanding this search space is crucial as it: (1) Exposes hidde ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


AAPM/RSNA Doctoral and Masters Graduate Fellowship

FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American Association of Physicists in Medicine · 2023 - 2024

2023 AAPM/RSNA Doctoral and Masters Graduate Fellowship.

FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American Association of Physicists in Medicine · 2023 - 2024

Hybrid virtual-MRI/CBCT: A new paradigm for image guidance in liver SBRT

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Maryland, Baltimore · 2021 - 2024

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Education, Training & Certifications


Mayo Graduate School · 1996 Ph.D.
Zhejiang University (China) · 1990 B.S.