Dishane Luximon, PhD

Dr. Dishane Luximon grew up on the island of Mauritius. He moved to the United States to pursue his bachelor's degree in physics at Connecticut College, where he also conducted research in astrophysics. In 2019, he joined the prestigious Physics & Biology in Medicine Graduate Program at UCLA, where he earned his PhD under the mentorship of Dr. James Lamb.

During his doctoral studies, Dr. Luximon specialized in the development and implementation of advanced AI-based tools designed to enhance the radiation therapy treatment planning process and improve patient safety. His PhD dissertation focused on creating a deep learning-based patient setup error detection system, aimed at consolidating the safety of CBCT-guided radiotherapy.

Dr. Luximon is actively involved in Global Health initiatives as a member of the Global Needs and Assessment Committee of the AAPM. With a strong connection to his roots, Dr. Luximon is particularly interested in advancing Global Health aims to ensure more equitable access to high-quality cancer care on a global scale by utilizing his medical physics and AI expertise.