Physics against cancer – New Frontiers in measuring biological effects of radiation
How can physics help us in tackling the fight against cancer?
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Date: 27 SEPTEMBER 2022 from 17:30 to 19:00
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Event location: In presence and online event
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Type: Lectures
We will try to answer a fundamental question: how does physics contribute to the fight against cancer? Statistically, almost 50% of all the cancer patients are treated by radiation worldwide. This enormous contribution bases its foundations on three main disciplines of physics: generation of controlled and safe radioactive sources, interaction of different sub-nuclear particles with human tissues and measurement of the effectiveness of such interactions in killing malignant lesions. In order to tackle the war against cancer a clear pathways and integration of all these sciences such as physics, biology, and medicine is essential. The present lecture takes the audience through a journey across the links between these disciplines and their role in determining new approaches and methodologies already adopted, or under development, to treat cancer in the most prestigious facilities in the world.
TO ATTEND THE LECTURE
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In presence - Sala Rossa, Palazzo Marchesini, Via Marsala, 26 - Bologna
If you prefer to attend this lecture in presence, you should write to segreteria.isa@unibo.it within September 20th, 12 p.m. and book your place. The places will be assigned on “first come first served” basis.
PhD students and researchers who are interested may request an attendance certificate.