Theresa Bebaaku Dery, Ph.D. is a Research Scientist (Medical Physicist) of the Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Institute (RAMSRI), of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC). Her recent activities include research in diagnostic, radiotherapy dosimetry, and film dosimetry. She work towards becoming a mentor to students and young scientists in the practical application of Medical Physics for good health and the conduct of research. She is an alumnus of Notre Dame Girls Senior High School, Fiapre, Sunyani and enjoys listening to music.

Education & Credentials

Fellowship (Radiotherapy Department), C. H. U., Hôpital André Vésale, Charleroi, Belgium, 2019/2020

Ph.D. (Physics), University of Cape Coast, 2018

M.Phil. (Medical Physics), Graduate School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana, 2012

B.Sc. (Physics), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2008

PUBLICATIONS

1. T. B. Dery. Validation of Planned Radiation Absorbed Dose For Breast Cancer Treatment Using Radiometric Film Dosimeter. Medical Physics International Journal, 2019, 7(3), 332-333
2. Acheampong, T. Dery, R. Appiah and D.A. Abaye. Induced Electromagnetic Fields Estimation in Spine Examinations of MRI Patients: A Re-Evaluation of Existing Clinical Protocols at a Hospital in Accra, Ghana. Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics, 2018, 6, 1065-1075
3. T. B. Dery, J. Amoako, P. Buah-Bassuah and W. Osei-Mensah.Virtual Simulation of Co-60 Gamma Ray Beam Geometry. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR). 2018; 38(2), 116-122.
4. T. B. Dery, J.K. Amoako, and P.K. Buah-Bassuah. Evaluation of Scanner Response with Radiochromic EBT3 Film in Radiation Therapy. IJSRST1845459. 2018; 4(5): 1646-1649
5. I. Shirazu, Y.B Mensah, T.A Sackey, M. Boadu, E.K. Eduful, E. Sosu, F. Hasford, T.B. Dery and M. Pokoo-Aikins.Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging Procedure as a Cancer Diagnosis Application Tool, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology (IJSRST), 2017; 5(3): 660-667
6. I. Shirazu, T. Sackey, M. Boadu, E.K. Eduful, E. Sosu, F. Hasford and A. Assasie-Gyimah, T.B. Dery, Mark Pokoo-Aikins. A Comprehensive Clinical Decision Support Application Software Tool for Dose Management Procedure in SPECT, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology (IJSRST), 2017; 3(6); 275-280
7. I. Shirazu, C. Schandrof, Y.B. Mensah, S.Y. Mensah, T. Sackey, T.B. Dery, M. Pokoo-Aikins and E.K. Eduful.Prediction of Organ and Effective dose with known mAs and kVp for doseOptimisation Protocol and Recommendations in CT, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology (IJSRST), 2017; 3(6); 216-222
8. I. Shirazu, C. Schandrof, Y.B. Mensah, S.Y. Mensah, T. Sackey, E.K. Eduful, M. Pokoo-Aikins and T.B. Dery. The Effect of Linear Energy Transfer, Particle and Energy Fluence on Renal Surface Area during Abdomial CT Scan, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET), 2017; 3(3); 671-677
9. P. O. Kyeremeh, G.F. Acquah, M. Pokoo-Aikins, T. Dery and F. Hasford. Development of an Independent Monitor Unit Verification Program for Photon Beams in 3-Dimensional Conformal Treatment Planning System, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology (IJSRSET), 2017; 2(3); 554-560
10. M. Pokoo-Aikins, G.F. Acquah, T.A. Sackey, M. Boadu, F. Hasford, T.B. Dery and B. Schiestl. Accuracy of Using In-Vivo Dose Verification with Diodes for Different Sites, International Journal of Science and Technology, 2015; 5(1): 6-16
11. C. Suubaar, J.K. Amoako, E.O. Darko, T. Ansah-Narh and T.B. Dery. Finite Difference Time Domain Approach of Thermal Effects on Paediatrics Patients undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Ghana, Research Journal in Engineering and Applied Sciences (RJEAS) 2014; 3(2): 93-97
12. A. Mvoufo, J.K Amoako, C. Schandrof, S.N. Tagoe and Dery, T.B. Determination of Doses to Breast Cancer Patients during EBRT at KBTH, Journal of American Science 2014; 10(1):108-111
13. Theresa B. Dery, Emmanuel O. Darko, Joseph K. Amoako, Augustine K. Kyere and Mary Boadu. Temperature Changes in the Brain of Patients Undergoing MRI Examination, International Journal of Science: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR) 2013; 9(1):106-112
14. Theresa B. Dery, Emmanuel O. Darko, Joseph K. Amoako and Augustine K. Kyere. An Iterative Method for the Determination of Temperature Distribution in Patients Undergoing Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Examination, International Journal of Science and Technology, 2013; 3(3):156-159