Vaishnavi Ubale

Medical Physics postgraduate from IIT Hyderabad with hands-on clinical experience in external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy, treatment planning, dosimetry, quality assurance, and radiation safety gained through training at Tata Memorial Hospital and Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute. Observed treatment planning using Varian Eclipse TPS (Halcyon with Hyper Sight) and Monaco TPS, with practical exposure to advanced radiotherapy platforms including the Varian Halcyon, Elekta Versa HD LINAC, Tomo-Therapy (Tomo-H) LINAC, and Varian Gamma Med Plus HDR brachytherapy system. Experienced in patient-specific QA, mechanical and dosimetric quality assurance, brachytherapy source strength verification, treatment planning workflows, and imaging-based radiotherapy procedures.

Strong research background in computational oncology, Monte Carlo simulations using Geant4, mathematical modelling of tumour dynamics, and AI applications in radiotherapy. Skilled in integrating physics principles, computational methods, and clinical practice to enhance precision in radiation oncology. Recognized for strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to advancing patient care through evidence-based medical physics.

Master's Thesis Student at Basawatarkam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (2025-07 – Present)

Conducting research on phenotype-based mathematical modelling of tumour regression dynamics during radiotherapy in rectal cancer patients.

• Developed a phenotype-based mathematical model to characterize tumour regression dynamics during radiotherapy in rectal cancer patients.
• Analysed longitudinal imaging and tumour volume data to identify distinct response phenotypes and quantify treatment heterogeneity.
• Performed statistical correlation studies to evaluate the predictive value of early tumour regression kinetics. Implemented data analysis and modelling workflows in MATLAB
• Investigated the potential of phenotype-specific modelling to support adaptive radiotherapy decision-making and personalized treatment strategies.

Intern, Department of Medical Physics at Tata Memorial Hospital (2024-05 – 2024-07)

Conducted research and development on low-dose CT screening for lung cancer implementation.

• Conducted a literature review on low-dose CT screening for lung cancer, focusing on implementation challenges and screening effectiveness.
• Contributed to the development of a workflow framework for population-based screening with emphasis on high-risk groups. Observed protocol optimization strategies for low-dose CT imaging using different tube current and voltage settings.
• Evaluated factors influencing early cancer detection, risk stratification, and screening programme feasibility.

Intern, Department of Material Science, Nanotechnology at The Shivaji University, Kolhapur (2023-04 – 2023-06)

Research on nanoparticle-incorporated biomaterial thin films and characterization of resistive switching behaviour.

• Synthesized nanoparticle-incorporated biomaterial thin films and deposited them onto FTO-coated substrates.
• Characterized fabricated devices to investigate resistive switching behaviour and charge transport mechanisms.
• Analysed experimental data to understand the electrical properties of biomaterial-based memory devices.
• Acquired practical experience in thin-film fabrication, materials characterization, and nanomaterials research.

M.Sc. in Medical Physics – Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (2023 – 2026-07)

B.Sc. in Physics – Shivai University Kolhapur (2020 – 2023)

Higher Secondary Examination – The New College Kolhapur (2018 – 2020)

Secondary Examination (MH state board) – Princess Padmaraje Girls Highschool Kolhapur (2018)