Rachael Blair, MS

Rachael joined MRO in 2026.

Undergraduate school

Carthage College Kenosha, WI – BA, Physics

Graduate school

Physics – Medical Physics Concentration Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University

CAMPEP accredited

Residency

Therapeutic Medical Physics

University of Minnesota – Medical Center

Leadership and certification

American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Midwest Chapter

Ethics Seminar – ABR/ACR/RSNA/AAPM/ASTRO/ARR/ARS Online Modules on Ethics and Professionalism

American Board of Radiology Certification – Eligible

Extracurricular activities and interests

Rachael was a collegiate women’s soccer player and continues to play recreationally. When not working with patients, Rachael enjoys running, baking, reading, and painting.

Research Experience

Research Assistant Louisiana State University

Advisor: Kenneth (Kip) Matthews, Ph.D. 09/2022-05/2024

Title: Implementation and validation of a lung x-ray interferometry imaging system

Presentations

Implementation and validation of a lung x-ray interferometry imaging system

• H.N. Saurage IV Distinguished Lecture Series in Medical Physics; Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center; Baton Rouge, LA; October 20, 2022.

• LSU Graduate Research Conference; Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA; April 26, 2023.

Radiation Safety Inservice

• Radiation Safety training for Radiation Oncology department; UMMC; Minneapolis, MN; December 16,2024.

Evaluation and clinical implementation of RadPro myOSLchip for in-vivo dosimetry

• Early Career Investigator Competition; NCC-AAPM Spring Meeting; Bloomington, MN; May 2, 2025.

Awards and Honors

AAPM Advocacy Day Travel Award 2025

American Institute of Physics

UBPN Nancy Birk Memorial Scholarship 2022

United Brachial Plexus Network

Magna Cum Laude

Carthage College, Kenosha, WI

Most Distinguished Physics Student

Carthage College Physics Department, Kenosha, WI

Professional Affiliations and Service

American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), Student Member

North Central Regional Chapter of AAPM, Trainee Member

MN Committee on Community and Belonging, Member

Accessibility Subcommittee of AAPM, Guest Member