In 2026, many APM authors make outstanding contributions to our journal. Their articles published with us have received very well feedback in the field and stimulate a lot of discussions and new insights among the peers.

Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding authors who have been making immense efforts in their research fields, with a brief interview of their unique perspective and insightful view as authors.

Outstanding Authors (2026)

Raquel Ciervide, Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro, Spain

Outstanding Author

Raquel Ciervide

Dr. Raquel Ciervide earned her Medical Degree from the University of Navarra in 2005 and completed her PhD in Medicine at the same institution in 2010. She specialized in Radiation Oncology at Clínica Universidad de Navarra, finishing her residency in 2010. From 2010 to 2011, she pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at the New York University Cancer Center in New York City, USA, where she further developed her expertise in advanced radiotherapy techniques. Since 2011, she has been working as a Radiation Oncologist at HM Sanchinarro within the HM Hospitales network in Madrid. She currently serves as Coordinator of the SRS-SBRT Working Group of the Spanish Society of Radiation Oncology. Her clinical and research interests focus particularly on the treatment of breast cancer, lung cancer, and central nervous system tumors, with a special emphasis on stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy. She is actively involved in multidisciplinary care and the development of innovative radiation treatment strategies.

Dr. Ciervide asserts that a solid academic paper must be clear, well-structured, and grounded in robust scientific methodology. It must present a relevant research question, a rigorous methodology, and reliable results. The discussion should interpret the findings critically and place them in the context of existing literature. Clarity, accuracy, and transparency are essential. She believes scientific writing is an essential part of advancing knowledge and improving patient care. Persistence, collaboration, and curiosity are key. Every well-conducted study contributes to the collective progress of science.

From Dr. Ciervide’s perspective, authors should focus on scientific rigor, ethical standards, and clear communication. It is important to define the objective of the study, present methods and results transparently, and avoid unnecessary complexity. Careful revision, proper citation of previous work, and adherence to journal guidelines are also crucial.

(by Sasa Zhu, Brad Li)