Prof. Tetsuo Akimoto, MD

A leading authority on proton therapy in Japan and a visiting professor; formerly Deputy Director and Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the National Cancer Center Hospital East, Japan; possesses nearly 40 years of experience in proton therapy.
Specializes in: Proton radiation therapy for solid tumors throughout the body, as well as proton therapy for pediatric tumors, skull base tumors, and chordomas.

With nearly 40 years of experience in the field of radiation oncology, he graduated from the Gunma University School of Medicine in 1986 and previously served as Deputy Director and Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the National Cancer Center Hospital East in Japan.

He specializes in radiation therapy and particle beam therapy, possessing profound expertise in proton therapy, Gamma Knife stereotactic radiotherapy, and TomoTherapy (precision radiotherapy). Notably, he has achieved world-leading research results regarding the visualization of the radiation field in proton therapy.

He has published 205 academic papers and led multiple national-level research projects on particle beam medicine in Japan, playing a pivotal role in advancing the country’s proton therapy capabilities to the forefront of the global stage.