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Edward Sternick

Professor of Radiation Oncology

Department: Radiation Oncology

Phone: +1 401 444 3198

Email: Edward_Sternick@brown.edu

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Location:

401-444-3198; esternick@lifespan.org

Research Summary

Error prevention software applications are being developed for a ROMPeR (Radiation Oncology & Medical Physics e-Rover) mobile smartphone system. ROMPeR is designed to provide legally compliant, “anytime-anywhere” transmission of instructions, check-lists, anatomical images and rapid information exchange to validate CT-simulator scans, computer-based treatment planning data and treatment delivery set-ups.

Past or Present Projects Available:

The application of smartphone and handheld tablet technology to ensure performance excellence in cancer care.

"ROMPeR - A Clinical Smartphone System to Support Radiation Oncology Performance Excellence + Undergraduate student research assistant funded in summer 2011 with the potential for financial support available in the future."