PULSAR Consortium at ASTRO Conference 2026 (RP2609D)

Boston, MA US
September 28, 2026

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Department of Radiation Oncology is committed to advancing the field of radiation oncology through innovation in adaptive radiation therapy, unlocking new opportunities for truly personalized cancer treatment. The PULSAR Consortium highlights the latest advancements in Personalized Ultra-Fractionated Stereotactic Adaptive Radiotherapy (PULSAR), an innovative treatment approach designed to deliver highly individualized radiation therapy that extends beyond conventional fractionated treatment. Participants will explore the science, technology, and clinical implementation of PULSAR through didactic presentations by national and international experts, clinical case discussions, and emerging research. This live educational activity is designed to equip multidisciplinary oncology professionals (clinicians, physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and other members of the radiation oncology team) with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to safely integrate adaptive radiotherapy into clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience

Multidisciplinary radiation oncology professionals, including:

  • physicians
  • physicists
  • dosimetrists
  • radiation therapists
  • other clinicians
  • other members of the radiation oncology team

 

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the principles and clinical rationale of PULSAR;
  2. Evaluate current clinical evidence supporting adaptive radiotherapy and personalized treatment strategies;
  3. Identify appropriate patient populations who may benefit from PULSAR and adaptive treatment approaches;
  4. Apply evidence-based principles for incorporating adaptive imaging, treatment planning, and workflow optimization into clinical practice;
  5. Recognize technological, operational, and multidisciplinary considerations that influence successful implementation of PULSAR;
  6. Collaborate effectively across the multidisciplinary care team to safely deliver personalized adaptive radiation therapy.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AMA
  • 2.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/28/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
09/28/2026 - 6:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
09/28/2026 - 8:00pm CDT
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Committee member(s)

Kajal Desai, Department Administrator

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Course Director(s)

Robert Timmerman, MD

has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Varian Medical Systems;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Elekta Oncology;.
has a financial relationship (Grant Or Contract) with Accuray, Inc.;.
has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Reflexion Medical;.
Moderator(s)

David Jonathan Sher, MD, MPH

has a financial relationship (Intellectual Property Other) with Daignostx;.
Planner(s)

Raina Brooks, MHA

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Tu Dan, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Arnold Pompos, Associate Professor of Physics

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas designates this continuing education activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 AMA
  • 2.00 Attendance

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