The Graduate Research Colloquium provides faculty with an ongoing platform to share their research endeavors with the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies and UMB communities. With the goal of fostering a supportive environment and advancing interprofessional collaboration, each virtual monthly session will include a faculty presentation followed by an opportunity for questions and feedback.
Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: https://bit.ly/Spring25COLL
April Presenters
Vijay Sharma, PhD, postdoctoral fellow, Division of Medical Physics, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Prompt Gamma Imaging for Verification of Dose in Patient: Prompt gamma imaging in proton therapy is a real-time monitoring technique that detects gamma rays emitted as protons interact with tissues. It verifies the proton beam’s range and dose delivery, ensuring precise targeting of tumors while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue, improving treatment accuracy and patient outcomes.
Shani Fleming, PhD, MSHS, MPH, PA-C, associate professor and chief equity, diversity, and inclusion officer, School of Graduate Studies
Through Their Lens: Black Pre-PA Students’ Views on Entry-Level PA Doctorates: Fleming's research answered the following questions: 1) What are Black pre-physician assistant (PA) students' perceptions of the entry-level PA doctorate? (2) How do perceptions of the entry-level doctorate vary by Black pre-PA students’ demographics? and 3) What do Black pre-PA students perceive as essential factors for successfully pursuing an entry-level PA doctorate?