Events
Discover upcoming educational events and international conferences focused on proton therapy, featuring the latest research, clinical advancements, and expert insights from around the globe.
The European Institute of Oncology presents a two-day theoretical and practical course on Proton Therapy. providing improved irradiation of the target volume. The course covers all aspects of proton therapy treatment, from clinical indications to treatment planning and patient positioning, highlighting similarities and differences compared to conventional photon-based radiotherapy. For this reason, the course is designed for healthcare professionals, including Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicists, and Radiation Therapist (RTTs). It features both lectures and, most importantly, hands-on practical exercises.
The meeting theme, “Rediscovering Radiation Medicine and Exploring New Indications," will be delivered through engaging education and scientific sessions. Those of you that want to dive deeper into important topics can do this through the workshop series.
The ASRT aims to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and to enhance the quality and safety of patient care through education, advocacy, research and innovation. The annual conference provides the opportunity to network with radiation therapists, medical dosimetrists and radiation oncology experts who are at the forefront of propelling innovation and shaping the future of the profession.
The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg offers three hybrid courses in the field of particle therapy. Endorsed by ESTRO, the courses are organized under the auspices of the Heidelberg Institute of Radiation Oncology (HIRO) in close cooperation with the Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center (HIT) as well as the University Hospital Heidelberg. The courses are for physicians with German language proficiency.
This course is designed for RTTs, physicists and radiation oncologists with at least two years of clinical experience and a basic understanding of the fundamental components of treatment planning, who wish to deepen their knowledge of IMRT planning techniques.Learn how to create the best treatment plans for your patients. Come and explore new techniques, focus on challenging scenarios and improve your understanding of every step of the planning process.