About the Development Team...

UNC Department of Radiation Oncology

The UNC Department of Radiation Oncology chaired by Lawrence B. Marks, M.D. has strong tradition of leadership and innovation in the field of radiation oncology. In particular, we have pioneered the use of computer-assisted image-guided therapy. This allows us to focus the radiation on the target tissues, while minimizing the risks to the surrounding normal organs. We have an active research team and strive to translate advances from the laboratory to the clinic to benefit our patients.

This translational research focus reflects our continuing commitment to state of the art patient care and to the training of the next generation of radiation oncologists and other radiotherapy professionals.

In 2009, we moved from the Gravely Building into the new North Carolina Cancer Hospital, where the Department  offers the following services:

  • External Beam Radiation Therapy – using three state-of-the-art linear accelerators;
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy and Image Guided Radiation Therapy – to allow radiation doses to be delivered to the tumor more accurately and thus minimize risks to adjacent normal tissues;
  • CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery – to allow physicians to irradiate tumors virtually anywhere in the body with unprecedented precision. Because it is a non-invasive procedure, radiosurgery can be used for some tumors that cannot be removed by traditional surgery; and
  • Brachytherapy Suite – where radioactive capsules are implanted temporarily in and around the tumor, used primarily for certain gynecological cancers. The new brachytherapy suite is equipped to provide real-time imaging of the treatment area as the implants are being placed. This will allow procedures to be completed more quickly and more accurately.

We are proud to be part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that provides excellent care and service to the citizens of North Carolina. As one of the leading cancer centers in the nation, we welcome patients from throughout the state and beyond.



Project Director
Dr. Robert Adams is the project director of this 4-year grant from the National Cancer Institute.

Education and Degrees

B.S. (Radiologic Science):  Averett University, Danville, Virginia
MPH (Health Policy and Administration):  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Ed.D. (Higher Education Administration):  North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

Certifications:
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Registered Radiation Therapist
Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Research and Teaching Expertise

  • Radiation therapy technology
  • Medical dosimetry
  • Distance education
  • Healthcare and higher education administration

Selected Publications (peer-reviewed)

  1. Adams R and J Keene.  Trends in radiation therapy practice.  Radiation Therapist 11: 1-2, 2002.
  2. Akroyd D, A Caison, and R Adams.  Patterns of burnout among U.S. radiographers.  Radiologic Technology 73: 215-223, 2002.
  3. Akroyd, D, A Caison and R Adams.  Burnout in radiation therapists: The predictive value of selective stressors.  Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 52: 816-821, 2002.
  4. Painter J, D Akroyd and R Adams.  Burnout in the new millennium.  Am J Occ Ther 2002.
  5. Adams R, T Pope and Tzi-I Yang.  Registration and fusion imaging in radiation therapy.  Radiation Therapist 13: 41-51, 2004.
  6. Yang Tsu-I and R Adams.  The 25 most important cancer treatment trends.  Radiation Therapist 13: 61-64, 2004.
  7. Tewell M and R Adams.  The PLUNC 3-D treatment planning system: A dynamic alternative to commercially-available systems.  Medical Dosimetry 29: 134-138 2004.
  8. Pusey D, L Smith, E Zeman and R Adams.  A history and overview of the certification exam for medical dosimetrists.  Medical Dosimetry 30: 92-96, 2005.
  9. Adams R, Tzi-I Yang and J Rosenman.  Treating cancer in the world: An economic, population and market analysis of income, incidence, disparity, and modality of cancer treatment with linear accelerators.  Radiation Therapist, 2005.
  10. Adams R.  Is there a role for compassion?  Radiation Therapist 15: 168-169, 2006.
  11. Adams R and K Rush.  The economics of caring. Radiologic Technology 79: 65-67, 2007.
  12. Ochs LL and RD Adams. The admissions process and student success in radiation therapy education. Radiation Therapist 17: 1-4, 2008.
  13. Ochs LL and RD Adams. Building teams. Radiologic Technology 79: 561-566, 2008.
  14. Temme JB, M Daniels, KL Rush, JS Legg, K Metcalf and RD Adams. Educators' dilemma: three-fold mission. Radiologic Technology 81: 79-81, 2009.
  15. Adams R. Clinical practice: I bet you do not know. Radiation Therapist 18: 69-70, 2009.
  16. Ochs LL and RD Adams. Generational stereotyping and group communication. Radiation Therapist 18: 155-158, 2009.





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