The Particle Therapy Masterclass is an advanced educational course designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of particle beam therapy, a highly precise form of radiation treatment that allows superior dose control while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. The class introduces the physical principles of particle therapy, including the Bragg peak, and explains how these principles translate into clinical advantages over conventional particle-based radiotherapy.

Through expert-led lectures and clinically focused discussions, the masterclass explores real world applications across multiple disease sites, treatment planning strategies, delivery technologies, and quality assurance considerations. Aimed at radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and oncology professionals, the program bridges theory and practice, equipping participants with the knowledge needed to evaluate, implement, and advance particle therapy in modern clinical care.

The students will meet with the leading experts in the field of radiopharmaceutical radiotherapy (RPT) and accelerator design for new-age radiotherapy approaches. The lectures will be followed by a practical session on hadron therapy planning.

The event is organised as part of the 31st International Particle Physics Outreach Group Collaboration meeting in collaboration with Jožef Stefan Institute and University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, and it is based on the well-established IPPOG Particle Therapy MasterClasses https://indico.cern.ch/e/PTMC.

The event will be photographed and recorded for promotional and educational purposes, and by attending the event, participants consent to the use of photographs and video recordings in which they may appear. All lectures and course activities will be conducted in English.

Participation is free of charge. Registration is required.

For any questions regarding the Masterclass 2026, please send us an email at ifigeneia (a) ijs.si.

The Particle Therapy Masterclass is an advanced educational course designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of particle beam therapy, a highly precise form of radiation treatment that allows superior dose control while minimising exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. The class introduces the physical principles of particle therapy, including the Bragg peak, and explains how these principles translate into clinical advantages over conventional photon-based radiotherapy.

Through expert-led lectures and clinically focused discussions, the masterclass explores real-world applications across multiple disease sites, treatment planning strategies, delivery technologies, and quality assurance considerations. Aimed at radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and oncology professionals, the program bridges theory and practice, equipping participants with the knowledge needed to evaluate, implement, and advance particle therapy in modern clinical care.

The students will meet with the leading experts in the field of radiopharmaceutical radiotherapy (RPT) and accelerator design for new-age radiotherapy approaches. The lectures will be followed by a practical session on hadron therapy planning.

The event is organised as part of the 31st International Particle Physics Outreach Group Collaboration meeting in collaboration with Jožef Stefan Institute and University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, and it is based on the well-established IPPOG Particle Therapy MasterClasses https://indico.cern.ch/e/PTMC.

The event will be photographed and recorded for promotional and educational purposes, and by attending the event, participants consent to the use of photographs and video recordings in which they may appear. All lectures and course activities will be conducted in English.

Participation is free of charge. Registration is required.

For any questions regarding the Masterclass 2026, please send us an email at ifigeneia (a) ijs.si.