Zuofeng Li, DSc, DABMP, FAAPM
Physicist
Dr. Zuofeng Li is a Professor of Radiation Oncology, with the University of Florida College of Medicine and physicist at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. He is experienced in the research and clinical practices of advanced radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery techniques, and Monte Carlo-based dose calculation methods, with over 150 publications. Dr. Li is a Fellow of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine. He is also the Co-Chair of the PTCOG Imaging Subcommittee and member of the PTCOG Thoracic Subcommittee, and PTCOG GYN Subcommittee. In addition, Dr. Li is the Principal Investigator in twelve proton therapy and brachytherapy related industry grants.
Board Certification
Radiation Oncology Physics – American Board of Medical Physics
Licensed Therapeutic Medical Physicist, Fla., USA
Residency - Medical Physics
Washington University in St. Louis, MO
Doctor of Science - Systems Science and Math
Washington University in St. Louis, MO
Dr. Li’s research focuses on the technical application of proton therapy, including patient simulation, treatment planning and treatment delivery techniques. He is a co-Investigator in two U.S. National Cancer Institute grants on Resource Center for Emergent Technology in Radiotherapy and Real Time Brachytherapy Dose Calculation and Optimization respectively.
Fellow of American Association of Physicists in Medicine (2012)
Co-Recipient, Farrington Daniels Award for best radiation dosimetry paper published in Medical Physics in 1993-1994
As a pioneer of proton therapy in the Southeast, the Institute is world famous for its clinical and scientific contributions toward this advanced modality of radiation therapy. I am excited to join the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute and continue providing the best care for our patients, while helping move forward the science and technology of proton therapy.