Dr. Tho is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at MD Anderson Cancer Center, focusing on advancing medical physics and oncology. She previously worked as a medical physicist under a six-month contract and gained extensive hands-on experience as a medical physics intern at multiple healthcare facilities in Quebec. During these roles, she contributed to maintaining linear accelerators and assisting physicists in critical tasks, honing her technical and clinical expertise.
Research Interests
Dr. Tho’s research interests lie at the intersection of radiation oncology, medical physics, and cancer treatment technologies. She is particularly focused on the optimization of linear accelerators, advanced radiation therapies, and their clinical applications. Her work aims to improve patient outcomes through precision and innovation in cancer treatment.
Extracurricular Activities
Dr. Tho is actively involved in leadership and community engagement. She serves on the Postdoctoral Association Executive Committee and has represented students in multiple capacities, including as a member of Université Laval’s student scientific day committee and at the Association Québécoise des Physiciens Médicaux Cliniques. Additionally, she coordinated social activities for the cancer research group, fostering a collaborative academic environment.
Honors and Awards
Dr. Tho has received numerous accolades throughout her academic career, including the $25,000 Radiation Oncology Research Initiatives Grant and the Tremplin Award from Research Funds Quebec. She was the department winner of the Three-Minute Thesis contest at Université Laval and earned competitive scholarships for graduate studies from the Ministry of Health and Social Services of Quebec and Desjardins Cooperative. These honors underscore her academic excellence and contributions to medical physics.
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