Medical Applications of Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)
Explore particle accelerators in medicine: radiotherapy and radionuclide production for cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Explore particle accelerators in medicine: radiotherapy and radionuclide production for cancer diagnosis and treatment.
This course provides an in-depth look at the medical applications of particle accelerators, focusing on radiotherapy and the production of medical nuclides for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Students will learn about the principles of radiotherapy, different types of accelerators used in medical settings, and the physics behind proton and heavy ion therapy. The course also covers the production and use of medical radionuclides in diagnostic imaging and treatment. Designed for beginners, it offers a comprehensive overview of this important intersection of physics and medicine.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basic principles of radiotherapy and its role in cancer treatment
Explore the design and function of electron linear accelerators used in radiotherapy
Learn about proton therapy, including accelerator types and treatment delivery technologies
Understand the challenges and potential of heavy ion therapy
Explore the production and applications of medical radionuclides
Gain insights into the clinical workflow of radiotherapy and proton therapy
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22 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the medical applications of particle accelerators. It covers two main areas: radiotherapy for cancer treatment and the production of medical nuclides for diagnosis and therapy. Students will learn about the basic principles of radiotherapy, including the biological effects of ionizing radiation and dose delivery methods. The course explores various types of accelerators used in medical settings, from compact electron linear accelerators to large proton and heavy ion synchrotrons. Participants will gain insights into the design and operation of these machines, as well as their clinical applications. The course also delves into the challenges and future developments in proton and heavy ion therapy, and the production and use of medical radionuclides in diagnostic imaging techniques like PET scans.
Introduction to the course and radiotherapy
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Electron linacs for radiotherapy
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Proton therapy I
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Proton therapy II and production of medical radionuclides
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
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Ph.D. in Accelerator Physics
Dr. Lars Hjorth Præstegaard's distinguished career encompasses his current role as technical manager for radiotherapy at Aarhus University Hospital's Department of Oncology, where he expertly oversees radiotherapy quality, equipment maintenance, EU procurement processes, and radiation safety protocols, while simultaneously contributing to academic advancement through his teaching positions at both Aarhus University and the Nordic Particle Accelerator School in Lund, building upon his foundational work at Danfysik following his Ph.D. in accelerator physics from Aarhus University in 2001, and ultimately achieving recognition as a certified medical physicist by the Danish health authority in 2007.
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