VASILIOS BORONIKOLAS

Elevating oncology care at UNIVERSITÄTSKLINIKUM FREIBURG through expert image analysis and innovative radiation treatment planning, I've spearheaded research and technology advancements. My critical thinking and communication skills have been pivotal in enhancing patient outcomes and safety. I have leveraged my PhD research, which focused on the RatCap-animal PET system, to pioneer new methodologies in medical physics. Key achievements include winning the Innovation Prize 2022 from the German Society for Radiation Oncology and leading the commissioning of state-of-the-art robotic CBCT and adaptive radiotherapy systems. These efforts have significantly improved diagnostic precision and treatment effectiveness.

• Vasilios Boronikolas, M. Michaelides, G. Wang, S. Blackband, S. C. Grant, D. N. Metaxas, J. Zhou, N. D. Volkow, P. K. Thanos. Brain region morphological and volumetric quantitative assessment using the 17.6T MRI in rats chronically exposed to methylphenidate (MP). Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Atlanta, GA: Society for Neuroscience, 2006 Abstract and Poster.
• Vasilios Boronikolas, Michael Michaelides, Jinghao Zhou, Gene-Jack Wang, Steve Blackband, Samuel C. Grant, Dimitris Metaxas, Nora D. Volkow and Panayotis K. Thanos. Validation of the Active Shape Model (ASM) for Automatic Brain Region Segmentation. IEEE Medical Imaging Meeting, San Diego, CA, IEEE Medical Imaging, 2006: Abstract and Oral Presentation.
• F. Avraham Dilmanian, Vasilios Boronikolas, Zhong Zhong, Dean M. Connor, Michael Michaelides, Lihong Li, Arun Tatiparthi, Phil Salmon, Xuan Liu, Panayotis K. Thanos Gene-Jack Wang, Single- and Dual-Energy Quantitative CT for Quantifying In-Vivo Adipose Tissue in a Mouse Model of Obesity Using a MicroCT system. IEEE Medical Imaging Meeting, San Diego, CA, IEEE Medical Imaging 2006: Abstract and Poster.
• S Southekal, A Dilmanian, V. Boronikolas, D Lee, W Schiffer, D Schlyer, M Purschke, C Woody and P Vaska: System matrix attenuation correction for the RatCAP: A small animal 3DPET scanner. 2006 SNM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA: Abstract and Oral Presentation.
• V. Boronikolas, M. Michaelides, G. Wang, S. Blackband, S. C. Grant, D. N. Metaxas, J. Zhou, N. D. Volkow, P.K. Thanos. Brain region morphological and volumetric quantitative assessment using the 21.1T MRI in rats chronically exposed to methylphenidate (MP).
• Zhou.J, Chang.S, Liu.Q, Boronikolas.V, Thanos.P, Metaxas.D. A novel learning based segmentation method for rodent brain structures from MRI studies. ISBI 2008, Paris, France: Abstract and Poster.
• L. V. Ramnauth, U. V. Patel, M. Michaelides, V.Boronikolas, G.-J. Wang, N. D. Volkow, T. Cooper, P. K. Thanos. A model of extended-release oral methylphenidate in the rat. Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA, USA: Society for Neuroscience, 2007 Abstract and Poster.
• Boronikolas.V, Zhong Z, Thanos. P.K, Wang.G.J, Leduc.C, Michaelides.M, Salmon.P, Dilmanian.A.- MicroCT Method of Quantitative Adipose Imaging. Obesity Society NAASO 2007, New Orleans, LA, USA: Abstract and Oral Presentation.
• D. Tomasi, R. Wang, F. Telang, V. Boronikolas, M.C.Jayne, G.-J. Wang, J.S. Fowler, and N.D. Volkow. Sleepiness and Accuracy Correlate Abnormal BOLD-fMRI responses during Sleep Deprivation. ISMRM 16th Scientific Meeting 2008, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Abstract and Presentation.
• V. Boronikolas, M.Gainey, M Kollefrath, C.Zamboglou, D. Baltas. Evaluation for an Intraoperative CBCT imaging system in combination with U/S-Imaging for Prostate Brachytherapy. ÖGMP, DGMP & SGMP 2021 19.09.2021: Abstract and Presentation.
• A.Karius, V. Boronikolas, C.Bert, D. Baltas. Quality assurance of a novel, mobile X-ray system for brachytherapy. ÖGMP, DGMP & SGMP 2021 19.09.2021: Abstract and Poster.
• Vasilios Boronikolas, Mark Gainey, Marius Kamps, A. Sigle, T. Löffler, Michael Kollefrath, Constantinos Zamboglou, Simon K.B. Spohn, Tanja Sprave, Anca-Ligia Grosu, Cordula Jilg, Dimos Baltas. Implementierung eines neuen offenen CBCT-Systems im HDR-Brachytherapie Setup für das Prostatakarzinom. 28. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Radioonkologie, Stuttgart, 26-28.5.2022, Abstract and Poster.
• Charoula Iliaskou, Vasilios Boronikolas, Ilias Sachpazidis, Giulio Rossi, Mark Gainey, Rainer Saum, Dimos Baltas. Validation of the Monte Carlo algorithm in RadianceTM treatment planning system based on the BEAMnrc/EGSnrc built model of the Mobetron intraoperative linear accelerator. 2022 AAPM Annual Meeting (Washington, DCJuly 10-14), Abstract and Poster.
• S. Kuhn, V. Boronikolas, M. Gemes, Dr. I. Sachpazidis, Dr. T. Fechter, Dr. D. Schnell, Prof. A. Grosu, Prof. D. Baltas Feasibility of radiation therapy planning on a new generation CBCT. 2024 ECMP Annual Meeting (MunichSept 11-14), Abstract and Presentation.

• James F. Hainfeld, F. Avraham Dilmanian, Douglas J. Adams, Daniel N. Slatkin, Hong X. Wang, Vasilios Boronikolas, Henry M. Smilowitz. Gold Nanoparticles Enable In Vivo MicroCT Vascular Casting in Mice (British Journal of Radiology)
• D.Tomasi, R.Wang, F. Telang, V. Boronikolas, G.-J. Wang M.C.Jayne, and N.D. Volkow. Impairment of attentional networks after one night of sleep deprivation (Cerebral Cortex)
• Boronikolas.V, Zhong Z, Thanos.P.K, Wang.G.J, Leduc.C, Michaelides.M, Salmon.P, Dilmanian.A. Single-Energy Quantitative CT for Quantifying Adipose Tissue in Mice (International Journal of Obesity)
• Andre Karius, Juliane Szkitsak, Vasilios Boronikolas, Rainer Fietkau, Christoph Bert. Quality assurance and long-term stability of a novel 3-in-1 X-ray system for brachytherapy (Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics)
• Charoula Iliaskou, Giulio Rossi, Ilias Sachpazidis, Vasilios Boronikolas, Mark Gainey, Dimos Baltas. Commissioning and evaluation of RADIANCE Monte Carlo algorithm for treatment planning in electron based Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IOERT) (Zeitschrift für Medizinische Physik)

• Licensed Medical Physicist