Cory S Knill, PhD, DABR

Cory S. Knill
Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Program Director
Radiation Oncology
Medical School
Michigan Medicine
Radiation Oncology
Michigan Medicine - 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
[email protected]
Available to mentor
Cory S Knill, PhD, DABR
Cory S. Knill
Clinical Assistant Professor
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  • About

    Dr. Knill’s primary research has revolved around the commissioning and quality assurance of linac-base radiotherapy, with a particular emphasis on stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). His research publications cover a wide range of topics, including linear accelerator calibration, safety, radiation device calibration, mathematical modeling, and Monte Carlo simulations. His diverse publications are a result of his passion for engaging in enriching discussions with diverse groups of individuals. Dr. Knill is committed to connecting with other radiotherapy professionals to facilitate education, improve existing treatments, and generate innovative research ideas with the goal of enhancing cancer care both domestically and globally. His main areas of clinical interest are commissioning, quality assurance, and safety of linac-based radiotherapy treatments with a focus on stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).

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    Qualifications

    • Medical Physics Resident
      Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, United States
      2010 - 2011
      Residency
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Medical Physics
      Wayne State University, Detroit, United States
      2014 - 2021
    • Masters, Medical Physics
      Wayne State University, Detroit, United States
      2008 - 2010
    • Bachelors of Science, Physics
      University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States
      2004 - 2007
    • Bachelors of Arts, Mathematics
      University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, United States
      2004 - 2007

    Research Overview

    Interests include clinically focused research on SBRT and SRS, Monte Carlo simulations, deformable image registration, adaptive radiotherapy, and mathematical modeling.

    Recent Publications

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    • Presentation
      AI-Driven Troubleshooting for TrueBeam Systems: Enhancing Clinical Efficiency and Safety with a GPT-4o Chatbot
      Knill C. 2026 Feb 5;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Adoption, Perceptions, and Barriers to Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Oncology
      Knill C, Sohn J, Bossart E, Chen S, Patel R, Do K, Katz L. 2026 Feb 5;
    • Presentation
      Maintaining Long-Term Isocenter Stability and Subcomponent Alignment in TrueBeam Linear Accelerators
      Knill C. 2026 Feb 5;
    • Preprint
      AI-Driven Troubleshooting for TrueBeam Systems: Development and Testing of a GPT-4.1 Chatbot
      Knill C, Devan S, Matrosic CK, Moreau J, Zhang Z. 2026 Apr 23; Elsevier BV, DOI:10.2139/ssrn.6631202
    • Presentation
      Integrating External Tests and Streamlining Data Entry with SunCHECK Data Mapping
      Knill C. 2026 Feb 5;
    • Presentation
      Automated Quality Assurance, Analysis Tools, and Evaluation of Accelerator Performance
      Knill C. 2026 Feb 5;
    • Presentation
      Automated Quality Assurance, Analysis Tools, and Evaluation of Accelerator Performance
      Knill C. 2026 Feb 5;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      AI-Driven Troubleshooting for Truebeam Systems: Development and Testing of a Gpt-4o Chatbot
      Knill C, Devan S, Matrosic C, Zhang Z. 2025 Jul 27;