In 2025, TRO reviewers continue to make outstanding contributions to the peer review process. They demonstrated professional effort and enthusiasm in their reviews and provided comments that genuinely help the authors to enhance their work.
Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding reviewers, with a brief interview of their thoughts and insights as a reviewer. Allow us to express our heartfelt gratitude for their tremendous effort and valuable contributions to the scientific process.
Tiffany Tsui, Loyola University Chicago, USA
Tiffany Tsui
Dr. Tiffany Tsui, Ph.D., DABR, is a Senior Medical Physicist at Varian Advanced Oncology Solutions. She earned her Ph.D. in Medical Physics from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is board certified in radiation oncology therapy physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). She has built a diverse career with extensive clinical experience as a consultant physicist, working in a wide range of settings from solo clinics to large, multidisciplinary institutions. She has also served as an Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director for the medical physics residency program at Loyola University of Chicago. Her professional focus is on advancing medical physics through clinical practice, research, and education. Her research focus and clinical expertise encompasses a broad range of specialties, including on-board imaging, external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, intraoperative treatments, stereotactic planning, and other specialized physics procedures. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
Dr. Tsui believes that peer review is an essential mechanism for ensuring the rigor and reliability of scientific work. It serves as a safeguard for maintaining high standards of quality by cross-checking methods, data, and conclusions, particularly when clinical or patient-related data are involved. By having experts in the field assess the work, peer review fosters accountability and minimizes the likelihood of errors or biases being overlooked. Furthermore, it enhances the overall trustworthiness of the research, which is critical for advancing scientific knowledge and informing clinical practices. Peer review helps ensure that the scientific community remains honest and transparent, reinforcing the validity of findings before they become part of the collective knowledge base.
In Dr. Tsui’s opinion, an objective review requires a careful, unbiased evaluation of the manuscript’s scientific merit, free from personal or professional bias. It is essential to be well-versed in the topic at hand to assess the validity of the claims and ensure that methods, results, and statistical analyses are sound. However, objectivity also involves an open mind to new ideas and perspectives. A thorough review should focus on the logic behind the hypotheses, the clarity of the experimental design, and the strength of the evidence presented. To maintain objectivity, she always strives to separate her personal opinions from her professional evaluation of the data. In this way, she ensures her review serves the scientific community with integrity and fairness.
“While the process of peer review is indeed often thankless and anonymous, the motivation stems from a deep commitment to advancing science and supporting the community. Reviewing others' work helps keep me up to date with cutting-edge research and technology, ensuring I stay informed on the latest developments in my field. Additionally, reviewing publications allows me to reflect critically on my own work, as I have learned valuable lessons from the feedback and different perspectives provided by reviewers. In many ways, the role of a reviewer is a form of scientific mentorship, where one gives back to the community to ensure that the quality of research continues to evolve. As John F. Kennedy once said, ‘A rising tide lifts all boats.’ Peer reviewing elevates not just individual work, but the entire field, driving collective progress,” says Dr. Tsui.
(by Lareina Lim, Brad Li)
