Session

Overview: In this teaching lecture Harini Veeraraghavan will explore why foundation models are essential for radiation treatment applications, addressing key challenges such as the limited availability of labelled data and the diversity of imaging modalities in radiotherapy. She will discuss whether new models must always be developed or if existing ones can be leveraged, presenting relevant use cases for both approaches. By examining segmentation, dose prediction, outcome prediction, and longitudinal tracking, the session will provide insights into the role of foundation models in radiotherapy and strategic considerations for their adoption in clinical workflows.