Dr. Aman Anand is a Board-Certified Senior Radiation Physicist and the Director of the Mixed Reality Oncology Lab at Mayo Clinic. Trained
at U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston (UTMDACC), Dr. Anand played a key role in commissioning proton centers both at UTMDACC and Mayo Clinic in Arizona, where he also helped establish advanced clinical care practices.
Currently, he leads pioneering initiatives that blend virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance clinical workflows and patient experiences. His flagship project, HopeSphere, which virtually transports patients into treatment units to connect with loved ones, has gained widespread interest across RadOnc
department that he now wishes to expand to other units such as but not limited to: end-of-life care, infusion centers, and ambulatory services. Recognized with several competitive awards, Dr. Anand’s innovative work is now receiving institutional support. His expertise extends to haptics, digital twins, and machine learning, where his contributions continue to shape the future of oncology care.