PROGRAM

As the conference program will not be printed on paper, be sure to click on the button below, or bring your own printed copy for the conference. Internet access will be provided.

The following topics will be discussed during the conference:

Physics:

  • Novel technical developments: irradiation technology, flash
  • Novel technical developments: imaging technology
  • Multimodality imaging  (Optical, PET, SPECT, image fusion, …)
  • Treatment planning + dosimetry
  • Treatment verification
  • motion

Biology:

  • FLASH
  • Mini beams
  • Radiation induced immune response
  • Animal models for spontaneous and radiation induced cancers
  • Hypoxia, angiogenesis: factors influencing response
  • Combined therapies
  • Normal tissue effects of radiation
  • Other diseases than cancer
  • Contrast agents & targeted delivery

Clinical translation:

  • Advanced radiotherapy trials
  • Practical research workflow
  • Translation from animals to humans
  • Future research directions