Department of Radiology
Ina Sala, Ph.D., M.B.A., D.A.B.R.
Director of Medical Physics, Radiation Oncology
Assistant Professor, Non USF Health
Contact Info
2 Tampa General Circle
Tampa, FL 33606
Academic Email: isala@usf.edu
Education
- M.B.A., Business, University of Kansas, 2019
- Ph.D., Medical Physics, Wayne State University of Medicine, 2019
- M.S., Medical Physics, Chicago Medical School, 2010
- B.S., Physics, Wayne State University, 2007
Biography
Dr. Sala is an experienced and nationally recognized board-certified Radiotherapy Physicist. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Subsequently, a Master of Science degree in Radiation Physics from Chicago Medical School, in Chicago, IL, followed by a Ph.D. in Medical Physics from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI as well as a M.B.A in Healthcare Management from University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. Dr. Sala has served as a staff physicist for several years as well as Chief of Physics and Radiation Safety Officer for multi-site institutions throughout the Chicago area as well as, Assistant Professor and System Chief of Dosimetry Services at Yale University Medical School, Department of Therapeutic Radiology. Dr. Sala is licensed in the State of Florida, New York and Illinois. She is currently the Director of Physics at University of South Florida/Tampa General Cancer Institute. Dr. Sala has extensive experience in both clinical and administrative roles. She continues to be involved in committee appointments within the American Association of Physicist in Medicine "AAPM", like the Midwest and Florida Chapter, Leadership Academy Progress Assessment Subcommittee, Investment Advisory Committee as well as the AAPM Journals Business Management committee. She has extensively served as a scientific reviewer for both AAPM and the American Society of Radiation Oncology "ASTRO". For the last five years, Dr. Sala has also served as an advisory board member for the Dosimetry program at Grand Valley State University as well as a clinical faculty. Dr. Sala is currently serving as an Affiliate Faculty Member for MD Anderson School of Health Professions, Medical Dosimetry Program. Aside from clinical experience, Dr. Sala's research has been focused on High Frequency Percussive Ventilation "HFPV" for thoracic tumor immobilization in radiotherapy. On a personal note, Dr. Sala enjoys spending time with her husband, family, traveling the World as well as learning about different cultures. Her favorite places are: Paris, Amalfi Coast in Italy, the narrow streets of Barcelona and the bright blue waters of Greece.
Memberships
- Committee Member (NRG Medical Physics Subcommittee, 2023 - Present)
- Voting Board Member (AAPM Journals Business Management Committee, 2023 - Present)
- Voting Committee Member (AAPM Women's Professional Subcommittee, 2023 - Present)
- Voting Committee Member (ACRO Seal Board Directors, 2023 - Present)
- Voting Committee Member (AAPM Placement Service Subcommittee, 2023 - Present)
- Secretary (IOMP Board of Directors, 2023 - Present)
- Voting Committee Member (AAPM Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, 2023 - Present)
- Voting Committee Member (Joint Working Group for Research see Funding Initiative (JWGRSF), 2023 - Present)
- Voting Committee Member (Medical Physics Leadership Academy Progress Assessment Subcommittee (MPLAPA), 2023 - Present)
- Board Member (Wayne State University Medical School - Medical Alumni Association, 2023 - Present)
- Advisory Council Member (AAPM Investment Advisory Committee, 2023 - Present)
- Advisory Board Member (Grand Valley State University, Medical Dosimetry, 2023 - Present)
- Reviewer (AAPM: American Association of Physicists in Medicine, 2023 - Present)
- Reviewer (ASTRO: American Society of Radiation Oncology, 2023 - Present)
- Guest Board Member (AAPM Journals Business Management Committee, 2023 - Present)
- Publications/History Committee Member (AAPM: American Association of Physicists in Medicine - Midwest Chapter, 2023 - Present)