The course aims to:

• improve the understanding of the basic principles of MRI, PET and CT 
• cover current guidelines and best practices on using imaging hardware and image processing software
• explain advanced imaging applications, such as 4D-(CB)CT, multiparametric MRI and PET
• explore the future of imaging in radiotherapy by highlighting the latest developments in research

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course participants:

• Understand the basics of MRI, PET, and CT 
• Know the opportunities and pitfalls of (advanced) imaging in current clinical practice
• Have a clear idea about the direction of future developments in imaging for radiotherapy

COURSE CONTENT

The course will cover the following topics:

• Basic principles of MRI, PET, and (CB)CT             
• Applications of (current) imaging techniques in radiotherapy
  • Clinical point-of-view: how to use
  • Physics point-of-view: how to QA
• Advanced imaging techniques
  • Fast MRI, functional MRI
  • PET tracers other than FDG
  • Dual energy CT
• Clinical impact of imaging in radiotherapy
  • What are the real success stories in image-guided RT?
  • MRI & PET: Where are we going?
  • Treating with the MR-linac
• Peer-to-peer sessions, Q&A sessions

PREREQUISITES

Before commencing this course, participants should have a basic knowledge of the radiotherapy workflow.

PROGRAMME

The scientific programme will be available soon.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

• MCQ  
• Evaluation form 
• Quiz

KEY WORDS

• MRI 
• PET 
• CT
• AI

ACCREDITATION

Application for CDP credits has been submitted to the European Board for Accreditation in Medical Physics (EBAMP). European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). Information on the status of the application can be obtained from the ESTRO office. 

COURSE DIRECTOR

• Rob Tijssen, Medical Physicist, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven (NL) 

TEACHERS

• Christian Richter, Physicist, OncoRay - National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology, Dresden (DE) 
• Cihan Gani, Radiation Oncologist, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen (DE)
• Kathrine Røe Redalen, Physicist, Norwegian University of Science And Technology, Trondheim (NO)
• Patrik Brynolfsson, Medical Physicist, Lund University Hospital, Lund (SE)
• Rune Slot Thing, Medical Physicist, Vejle Hospital, Vejle (DK)
• Joanna Kaxmierska, Radiation oncologist, PL

The draft programme is available here.

The introductory webinar will be on 9th January.

To follow

Membership

ESTRO members can order products at substantially reduced prices. To benefit from the member registration rate, you must subscribe for the ESTRO membership 2024 BEFORE registering to the course. To become an ESTRO member, benefit from the member registration rate and discover the many other member advantages, please visit the membership page.

Fees

* Members with specialty RadiationTherapist (RTT) may register at the In-Training fee

The early online rate is applied until two months before the start of the course.

Late online rates are applied as of two months before the start of the course

Advance registration & payment are required.              

Registration will close on the date published on the front page of the course.
 

Cancellation

Participants are strongly advised to take out their own personal insurance policy. ESTRO does not accept liability for individual medical, travel or personal accidents or incidents. Participants are strongly advised to take insurance policies to cover flight and accommodation cancellation penalties. ESTRO will not refund any travel or accommodation expenses.

For any cancellation made by the course or workshop participant, ESTRO School Events Cancellation Policy will be followed and all stated penalty fees will be applied. 

Reduced fees

Members from emerging countries may register at a preferential rate of 350 Euro. Emerging country fee applies to individuals from low-income and lower-middle-income economies according to the World Bank listing here.

Additionally, for this teaching course, all specialties from the following countries can benefit from this preferential rate: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine.  In addition, medical physicists from Cyprus can email education@estro.org to apply for this fee.

The preferential rate of 350 Euro is granted automatically when you click on the  BOOK NOW  button and the conditions below are met:

1. Only ESTRO members for 2024 are eligible (please make sure your 2024 membership is in order before you click on the BOOK NOW button)
2. The application is submitted 3 months before the course start date.
3. Only one course per person per year can be subsidized by ESTRO
4. Sponsored candidates are not entitled to reduced fees (the invoicing address has to be the one of the participant)  
5. The are limited spaces available for each course in the price category. Places are granted on “first come first serve” basis.