Speakers

Dr. Rebecca Milman leads the imaging physics group at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, which provides clinical physics support for University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Colorado, and over twenty other sites in those health systems. In addition to clinical work, she is active in a number of volunteer organizations including AAPM, the ABR, ACR, and NCRP in roles ranging from oral board examiner (ABR), Professional Council chair (AAPM), and Scientific Committee Chair (NCRP). Much of her recent work has focused on practical approaches to the clinical practice of diagnostic medical physics, appropriate use of radiation and radiation dose metrics in imaging, and in establishing guidance for the use of patient shielding in medical imaging. Outside of work, she is “Professor Mama” to her kids and can often be found on hikes with them or attending their cross country and track meets.

Dr. Laura Cerviño is the Deputy Director in the Division of Radiotherapy Physics, Department of Medical Physics, at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center, and the Physics Service Chief for MSK Manhattan. Dr. Cerviño is well known for her contributions to medical physics, which were recognized in 2020 when she became a Fellow of the AAPM.  She actively participates in AAPM and ASTRO, in roles such as the Co-Chair of the the AAPM Therapy in Imaging Subcommittee and chair of the ASTRO annual physics education track. Because of her expertise in surface-guided imaging, she served as Vice Chair of the AAPM Task Group 302 group whose report was recently published. As a past chair and member of the AAPM Women’s Professional and other subcommittees, Dr. Cerviño has been involved in numerous initiatives to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion.  Dr. Cerviño is certified by the American Board of Radiology, and is an examiner for the oral exam. Her research interest lies in IGRT using different imaging modalities, motion management for tumors that move with respiration, re-irradiation, and adaptive radiotherapy.  

Dr. Ina Sala is an assistant professor of medical physics and Director of the Radiation Oncology Physics at the University of South Florida’s Tampa General hospital. She holds a Masters degree in Radiation Physics from the University of Chicago, a PhD in Medical Physics from Wayne State University, as well as an MBA in healthcare management from University of Kansas. 
Before coming to Tampa, Dr. Sala served as Chief of Physics and RSO for multi-site institutions throughout the Chicago area as well as, Assistant Professor and System Chief of Dosimetry Services at Yale University Medical School, Department of Therapeutic Radiology. 
Dr. Sala has extensive experience in both clinical and administrative roles. She is involved in committee appointments within the AAPM, including committees focusing on leadership, women, and EDI, among several others. She has extensively served as a scientific reviewer for both AAPM and ASTRO and is serving as an item writer for the CMD board exam. 
Dr. Sala's research has been focused on High Frequency Percussive Ventilation "HFPV" for thoracic tumor immobilization in radiotherapy. 
Recently, during her free time, Dr. Sala has been working on children’s books. Her books focus on empowering young girls to be scientists. She is also an avid tennis player and enjoys traveling.
 

Young has been working in industry for 3 years after working as a hospital physicist for 17 years in Canada and UK. She is currently working in the Global Product Organization at Elekta and has been involved in multiple workflow and QA projects. In her current role she is hoping to modernize radiation oncology workflow and minimize the gap between clinical and industry radiation oncology.  
 
Young has completed her Rotman Global Executive MBA in Healthcare and Life Sciences in 2020 and has been enthusiastic about STEAM programs throughout her career with her involvement in SoapBox events as well as providing invited lectures in school, university and hospital programs. She is also passionate about global equitable radiation therapy and women’s and diversity/equity issues that exist in our field and in the healthcare systems. Though career has been an integral part of her life, her proudest achievements thus far has been a mom of two very fun and active children, Eden and Alexis and always working towards achieving a healthy work/life balance.