ESTRO Guide 2018

“As a radiation therapist (RTT) interested in research, and the hot topic that is personalised radiation oncology, I was excited to secure a place. The programme overview, as well as the renowned teaching staff, were an immediate draw, and they didn’t disappoint.”

- Sarah Barrett | Dublin, Ireland -

KEYWORDS Radiation biology, radiation oncology, translational research, from bench to bedside and vice versa.

By the end of this course participants should feel motivated to improve: • Their basic research projects with translational research aspects • Their clinical research projects with translational research aspects. COURSE CONTENT Experts in the field of basic and translational radiation biology will present and discuss current hot topics in basic and translational radiation oncology research in the framework of clinical challenges. Landmark and latest research papers will be discussed and the presented concepts consolidated by tutorials. Research and methodological approaches will be presented and outlined alongside approved research grants by the experts in the respective fields.The course embraces blended learning techniques and integrates small group discussions and activities. Sufficient time slots will be given for participants to discuss their own research interests with experts in the respective fields of research. PREREQUISITES Curiosity and a natural passion to increase knowledge, understand or carry out research in order to improve clinical practice.

ROADMAP

RESEARCH

RADIATION ONCOLOGIST, MEDICAL PHYSICIST, RADIOBIOLOGIST

FURTHER READING Please consult the ESTRO website page of this course for further information.

FACULTY COURSE DIRECTOR Martin Pruschy, Biologist, University Hospital Zürich, Zürich (CH) CO-CHAIR Philippe Lambin, Radiation Oncologist, MAASTRO Clinic, Maastricht (NL) TEACHERS • Jan Alsner, Biologist, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus (DK) • Conchita Vens, Biologist, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam (NL) • Marie-Catherine Vozenin, Biologist, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne (CH) • Daniel Zips, Radiation Oncologist, Universitäts- klinik für Radio-Onkologie, Tübingen (DE) The Faculty will be completed with local specialists in specific domains.

ACCREDITATION Application for CME recognitionwill be submitted to the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME), an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). EACCME credits are recognised by the AmericanMedical Association towards the Physicians Recognition Award (PRA). Information on the status of the applications can be obtained from the ESTRO office.

SCHOOL

LOCAL ORGANISER Lorenzo Livi, Radiation Oncologist, University of Florence

TEACHINGMETHODS • 70% of time: lectures and discussion • 20% of time: tutorials • 10% of time: work on own research proposal.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT • MCQ • Evaluation form.

Philippe Lambin

Martin Pruschy

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