Learning Objectives
1. Describe the physical principles of radiation therapy 2. Describe methods of radiation measurement, dosimetry, and treatment planning 3. Discuss the application of radionuclides to radiation therapy 4. Summarize the principles of radiation safety and protection procedures 5. Discuss the biological characteristics of cancer and the basis of current treatment modalities 6. Summarize the molecular basis of differential radiosensitivities 7. Discuss the effect of fractionation and dose rate on cell survival
Topics :
Rebecca Howell, PhD Assistant Professor of Radiation Physics University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center:
Atomic Structure and Radioactive Decay Interactions of Photons w/Matter X-Ray Creation and Delivery Photon/Electron Beam Creation and Delivery Imaging and Simulation MU Calculation Brachytherapy Radiation Safety Radiation Shielding Breast
Eric Klein, PhD Professor of Radiation Medicine and Radiology Northwell Health, New York:
Localization Systems Electron Treatment Planning Photon Treatment Planning IMRT Including ARC Treatment Planning Algorithms, Particles, Special Procedures SBRT, Measurements and Calibration Quality Assurance
Buck Rogers, PhD Professor of Radiation Oncology Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
Physical Interactions and Radiation Chemistry Brachytherapy and Radioimmunotherapy Oxygen Effects, LET and RBE, Radioprotectors Cell, Tissue, and Tumor Kinetics, Solid Tumor Assay Systems, Radiation Carcinogenesis
Girdhar Sharma, PhD : Research Assistant Prof of Radiation Oncology Washington University, St. Louis:
DNA Damage and Repair Chromosome and Chromatid Damage Heritable Effects: Effects on Embryo and Fetus Cancer Biology Dose and Clinical Response for Normal Tissue
