Aidan completed his training as a radiation therapist in 2006 at the University of Otago. Since then, he has worked in a range of clinical roles both in New Zealand and in Europe. Aidan also gained experience in preclinical research during a post-graduate placement at the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research.
Research interests and activities
Aidan's research interests are primarily focused on the implementation of novel technologies within the evolving radiation therapy environment. This includes image-guidance, motion management and stereotactic treatment workflows.
Aidan also has an interest in the use of technology to enhance student, practitioner, and patient education. This includes the use of virtual clinical environments as well as systems that enable remote collaboration and engagament.
In addition, Aidan has invovlement in projects relating to radiation therapy toxicity management and the role of patient-reported outcomes.
Publications
Mast, M. E., Leong, A., Korreman, S. S., Lee, G., Probst, H., Scherer, P., & Tsang, Y. (2023). ESTRO-ACROP guideline for positioning, immobilisation and setup verification for local and loco-regional photon breast cancer irradiation. Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, 28, 100219. doi: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2023.100219
Journal - Research Article
Huang, B., & Leong, A. (2023). Past, present and future of RTT training in mainland China: Evaluation of trainee perspectives. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 70(Suppl. 1), (pp. 91). doi: 10.1002/jmrs.665
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Flockton, A., & Leong, A. (2023). A national survey of New Zealand cancer patients' preferences for radiation treatment information. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 70(Suppl. 1), (pp. 18). doi: 10.1002/jmrs.664
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leong, A. (2022). Implementation of remote clinical training for radiation therapists in China during a global pandemic. Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Annual National Conference. Retrieved from https://regenerate2022.com/
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leong, A. (2022, August). Prolonged management of oligometastatic prostate cancer with surveillance and SABR to six involved lymph nodes. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) Annual National Conference, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leech, M., Wadhawan, G. S., Opoku, S., Dijcks, C., Ryan, J., Coffey, M., & Leong, A. (2021, February). The current status of RT education in their region and opinions on the challenges and opportunities for RTTs in the coming decade. Panel discussion at the International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO), [Online].
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leong, A. (2021, February). The advancing and changing role of the RTT. Verbal presentation at the International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO), [Online].
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leong, A. (2021, May). Accuracy and intrafractional stability of DIBH using wireless VCD. Verbal presentation at the Transforming Radiation Oncology (TRON) Conference, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leong, A., & Taylor, A. (2021). Accuracy and intrafractional stability of deep inspiration breath-hold using a wireless visual coaching device. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 68, (pp. 46). doi: 10.1002/jmrs.481
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leong, A., Burgess, E., & Caravana, R. (2021). Implementation of patient-reported outcome measures into standard practice during breast radiation therapy. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 68, (pp. 40). doi: 10.1002/jmrs.481
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leong, A. (2021). Automated non-co-planar stereotactic treatment of multiple brain metastases: A case study. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 68, (pp. 16). doi: 10.1002/jmrs.481
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leong, A. (2021, May). Implementation of patient-reported outcomes to improve care during radiation therapy. Verbal presentation at the Transforming Radiation Oncology (TRON) Conference, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Kearney, M., Coffey, M., & Leong, A. (2020). A review of image guided radiation therapy in head and neck cancer from 2009–2019: Best practice recommendations for RTTs in the clinic. Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, 14, 43-50. doi: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2020.02.002
Journal - Research Article
Summerfield, J., & Leong, A. (2020). Management of radiation therapy-induced vaginal adhesions and stenosis: A New Zealand survey of current practice. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 67, 128-133. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.386
Journal - Research Article
Leong, A., Herst, P., & Kane, P. (2018). VERT, a virtual clinical environment, enhances understanding of radiation therapy planning concepts. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 65(2), 97-105. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.272
Journal - Research Article
Montgomerie, D., Kane, J. P., Leong, A., & Mudie, B. (2016). Enhancing conceptual knowledge: An approach to using Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training in the the classroom. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 15(2), 203-206. doi: 10.1017/S1460396916000157
Journal - Research Other
Leong, A., Kane, P., & Herst, P. (2015, October). Development and implementation of a radiation treatment planning teaching module utilising an immersive 3D simulation system. Poster session presented at the Otago Spotlight Series: Cancer Research, Wellington, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Leong, A. (2015). Against the motion Online position verification is mandatory for all tumour sites [Debate]. Radiotherapy & Oncology, 115(Suppl. 1), (pp. S305-S306). doi: 10.1016/S0167-8140(15)40623-1
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leong, A., Clarkson, G., Lang, S., Zamburlini, M., Cavelaars, F., & Winter, C. (2015). Practical optimisation of static KV and CBCT imaging dose. Strahlentherapie & Onkologie, 191(1), (pp. 94). doi: 10.1007/s00066-014-0768-0
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Tini, M., Cavelaars, F., Lang, S., Leong, A., Brown, M., & Winter, C. (2015). Evaluation of patient stability and treatment efficiency comparing adapted versus standard srt using the trupoint arch. Strahlentherapie & Onkologie, 191(1), (pp. 94). doi: 10.1007/s00066-014-0768-0
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leong, A., Kane, P., & Herst, P. (2015). Development and implementation of a treatment planning teaching module utilising an immersive 3D simulation system. Radiotherapy & Oncology, 115(Suppl. 1), (pp. S614). doi: 10.1016/S0167-8140(15)41122-3
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Scherer, P., & Leong, A. (2015, April). Online position verification is mandatory for all tumour sites [Debate]. Verbal presentation at the 3rd European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) Forum, Barcelona, Spain.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leong, A., Kane, P., & Herst, P. (2015, April). Development and implementation of a treatment planning teaching module utilising an immersive 3D simulation system. Poster session presented at the 3rd European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) Forum, Barcelona, Spain.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Leong, A., Clarkson, G., Lang, S., Zamburlini, M., Cavelaars, F., & Winter, C. (2014). Practical optimisation of kV and CBCT imaging dose. Radiotherapy & Oncology, 111(Suppl. 1), (pp. S109). doi: 10.1016/S0167-8140(15)30386-8
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leong, A., Clarkson, G., Lang, S., Zamburlini, M., Cavelaars, F., & Winter, C. (2014, March). Practical optimisation of static KV and CBCT imaging dose. Verbal presentation at the 18th Annual Scientific Association of Swiss Radiation Oncology (SASRO) Meeting, Lugano, Switzerland.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leong, A., Clarkson, G., Lang, S., Zamburlini, M., Cavelaars, F., & Winter, C. (2014, April). Practical optimisation of kV and CBCT imaging dose. Verbal presentation at the 33rd European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) Congress, Vienna, Austria.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leong, A., Lang, S., Graydon, S., Riesterer, O., Klöck, S., & Winter, C. (2013). 4DCT motion analysis of distinct liver regions during respiration with and without abdominal compression. Radiotherapy & Oncology, 106(Suppl. 2), (pp. S63). doi: 10.1016/S0167-8140(15)32469-5
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leong, A., Pavic, M., & Winter, C. (2013). Integration of a 3D virtual radiation therapy environment system for clinical patient education. International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics, 87(2 Suppl.), (pp. S489). doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.06.1292
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leong, A., Lang, S., Graydon, S., Riesterer, O., Klöck, S., & Winter, C. (2013). 4DCT motion analysis of distinct liver regions during respiration with and without abdominal compression. Strahlentherapie & Onkologie, 189(12), (pp. 1079). doi: 10.1007/s00066-013-0458-3
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leong, A., Lang, S., Graydon, S., Riesterer, O., Klöck, S., & Winter, C. (2013, July). 4DCT motion analysis of distinct liver regions during respiration with and without abdominal compression. Verbal presentation at the 17th Annual Scientific Association of Swiss Radiation Oncology, Davos, Switzerland.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leong, A., Lang, S., Graydon, S., Riesterer, O., Klöck, S., & Winter, C. (2013, April). 4DCT motion analysis of distinct liver regions during respiration with and without abdominal compression. Verbal presentation at the 2nd European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) Forum, Geneva, Switzerland.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leong, A., Pavic, M., & Winter, C. (2013, September). Integration of a 3D virtual radiotherapy environment system for clinical patient education. Poster session presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 55th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Leong, A., Imboden, A., Pavic, M., & Winter, C. (2012). Implementation and integration of a 3D virtual radiotherapy environment system within a clinical setting. Radiotherapy & Oncology, 103(Suppl. 1), (pp. S141). doi: 10.1016/S0167-8140(12)70690-4
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Tini, A., Leong, A., Lang, M., Kovacs, M., Winter, C., Oehler, C., & Zwahlen, D. (2012). Set-up accuracy and intra-fractional motion in VMAT prostate treatments. Radiotherapy & Oncology, 103(Suppl. 1), (pp. S93-S94). doi: 10.1016/S0167-8140(12)70575-3
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Tini, A., Leong, A., Lang, S., Winter, C., Kovacs, M., Oehler, C., & Zwahlen, D. (2012). Set-up accuracy and intra-functional motion in VMAT prostate treatments. Strahlentherapie & Onkologie, 188(8), (pp. 735). doi: 10.1007/s00066-012-0181-5
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Leong, A., Imboden, A., Pavic, M., & Winter, C. (2012). Implementation and integration of a 3D virtual radiotherapy environment system within a clinical setting. Strahlentherapie & Onkologie, 188(8), (pp. 734-735). doi: 10.1007/s00066-012-0181-5
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Tini, M., Leong, A., Lang, S., Winter, C., Kovacs, M., Oehler, C., & Zwahlen, D. (2012, April). Set-up accuracy and intra-fractional motion in VMAT prostate treatments. Verbal presentation at the 16th Annual Scientific Association of Swiss Radiation Oncology (SASRO), Winterthur, Switzerland.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leong, A., Imboden, A., Pavic, M., & Winter, C. (2012, April). Implementation and integration of a 3D virtual radiotherapy environment system within a clinical setting. Verbal presentation at the 16th Annual Scientific Association of Swiss Radiation Oncology (SASRO), Winterthur, Switzerland.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Leong, A., Imboden, A., Pavic, M., & Winter, C. (2012, May). Implementation and integration of a 3D virtual radiotherapy environment system within a clinical setting. Poster session presented at the 31st European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) Congress, Barcelona, Spain.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Pavic, M., Leong, A., Winter, C., & Imboden, A. (2012). Neue technologien bei der ausbildung von studierenden in der radio-onkolgie: Nouvelles technologies de formation des étudiants en radio-oncologie [New technology for the training of students in radio-oncology]. Aktuell, March, 16-19.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Lang, S., Hrbacek, J., Leong, A., & Klöck, S. (2012). Ion-recombination correction for different ionization chambers in high dose rate flattening-filter-free photon beams. Physics in Medicine & Biology, 57, 2819-2827. doi: 10.1088/0031-9155/57/9/2819
Journal - Research Article
Leong, A. G., Herst, P. M., & Harper, J. L. (2012). Indigenous New Zealand honeys exhibit multiple anti-inflammatory activities. Innate Immunity, 18(3), 459-466. doi: 10.1177/1753425911422263
Journal - Research Article
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