Programme Tracks
The scientific programme is built around 3 main themes.
Scroll down to find more about each one of them.
FLASH Modalities
FLASH Modalities looks at how FLASH beams are delivered (equipment, radiation type etc.) as well as what should be their dose rate, dose per pulse, spot scanning) and how they are measured (QA, dosimetry and radiation protection).
This track also covers spatially fractionated radiotherapy: use of mini and microbeams of photons, electrons, protons and heavier ions and looks at new horizons in the fields of FLASH (eg. Laser ions and Very High Energy Electrons (VHEE) spatially fractionated radiotherapy and particle therapy and highlights research conducted in EU projects INSPIRE and UHD Pulse.
What is the aim of this track and who is it suitable for?
- Anyone wanting to find out more about all types of FLASH radiotherapy and spatially fractionated radiotherapy
What can people expect from this track?
- Latest information on how FLASH beams are delivered and measured and new horizons
- Also insights into spatially fractionated radiotherapy
How will attendees benefit from it?
- The latest developments in the field often before they are published
- Also hear from manufacturers and find out their latest news
FLASH Mechanisms
FLASH Mechanisms looks at the parameter space in which FLASH operates and looks at the physical, chemical and biological mechanisms that are being explored to understand the FLASH effect. This topic is multidisciplinary and draws in strands which include physical modelling of the FLASH effect on the nano, micro and macro scale. It also combines experimental and theoretical studies of the FLASH radiochemistry and then goes on to look at the biology of FLASH at the molecular scale, in vitro and in vivo studies. Finally, it opens up research on FLASH in combination with drugs and immunotherapeutic agents.
What is the aim of this track and who is it suitable for?
- Anyone wanting to find out more about how FLASH operates and understand about the physical, biological and chemical mechanisms involved. Together with latest experiments in FLASH RT.
What can people expect from this track?
- Latest information on FLASH RT research: physics, chemistry, biology. This session combines theoretical modelling studies with the very latest experimental research.
How will attendees benefit from it?
- Latest developments in the field often before they are published.
- Also hear from manufacturers and find out their latest news
FLASH in the Clinic
FLASH in the Clinic’s sessions look at how FLASH RT is rapidly moving towards the clinic and what clinical considerations need to be addressed to achieve this from clinical QA and dosimetry to treatment planning and how treatments are planned. This track also looks at clinical trial design, which patients might benefit most from FLASH RT, the clinical workflow and the health economic consequences of FLASH RT. It also brings in the latest news on current and planned FLASH clinical trials.
What is the aim of this track and who is it suitable for?
- Anyone wanting to find out more about how FLASH RT is moving to the clinic, from QA and dosimetry to treatment planning and the clinical treatment regime. Latest news on clinical trials, both those being planned or already in operation.
What can people expect from this track?
- Latest information on FLASH RT and how in may be used in the clinic research:
How will attendees benefit from it?
- Latest developments in the field often before they are published.
- Also hear from manufacturers and find out their latest news