Course description
“Applications of Ionizing Radiation in Therapy and Biomedical Research” is an advanced doctoral course designed to deepen your knowledge of radiation therapy and its impact on cancer treatment. You will explore the biological effects of ionizing radiation, clinical applications, radiation safety and protection, and innovative strategies to minimize side effects. Through a combination of expert lectures, practical lab sessions, and a visit to the Radiotherapy Department at Karolinska University Hospital, you will gain both theoretical insights and hands-on experience. A unique opportunity to meet a patient who has undergone radiotherapy will provide a holistic view of treatment outcomes. Ideal for students and postdocs in oncology or radiation biology.
Prerequisites and Selection
Prerequisite courses, or equivalent
The students are expected to have a basic knowledge of cancer and/or radiation biology.
Selection
Selection will be based on:
1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant’s doctoral project (according to written motivation).
2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date).
Course director
Course coordinator: Adamantia Fragkopoulou, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Karolinska Institutet, Biomedicum A4, Solna, <adamantia.fragkopoulou@ki.se>
Additional course leaders: Phillip Newton <phillip.newton@ki.se>; Carlos Rodrigues <carlos.rodrigues@ki.se>; Ahmed Osman <ahmed.osman@ki.se>
Course syllabus
K6F6043
Department
Department of Women's and Children's Health
Doctoral programme
Tumour Biology and Oncology (FoTO)
Type of course
**Other course
Keywords
Radiotherapy, Strålbehandling, Ionizing radiation, Joniserande strålning , Cancer, Therapy, Behandling, Clinical applications, Kliniska tillämpningar, Late complications, Långvariga komplikationer