aVLKR081 Clinical Radiobiology

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. MUDr. Pavel Šlampa, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. MUDr. Pavel Šlampa, CSc.
Department of Radiation Oncology – Institutions shared with the Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Ing. Anna Odlozhiliková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Radiation Oncology – Institutions shared with the Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute – Faculty of Medicine
Prerequisites
To learn the fundamental radiobiology principles related to patient treatment. This knowledge provides rationale for daily decisions in clinical practice. Course Aim is: Provide an introduction to radiobiology and radiation oncology,cover basic mechanisms of cell death and general radiation response of cancerous and non-cancerous cells to radiation, describe the current approaches to various radiotherapy modalities and discuss possible future approaches (e.g., FLASH RT). Target groups:Students of Medical physics, Radiobiology and related fields.Students of MUNI who can benefit from understanding basics of radiobiology (e.g., radiation protection officers) and clinical practice (e.g., physicians and radiographers)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Provide an introduction to radiobiology and radiation oncology. Cover basic mechanisms of cell death and general radiation response of cancerous and non-cancerous cells to radiation. Describe the current approaches to various radiotherapy modalities and discuss possible future approaches (e.g., FLASH RT).
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course participants should be able to have the basic knowledge of radiobiology necessary for working in the field of Radiation Oncology.
Syllabus
  • 1„Cancer cell biology & radiation-induced molecular effects“ 2. „Radiation effects on tumor cells and microenviroment & radioresistance“ 3. „Introduction to Radiobiological Modelling in Radiation Therapy “ 4. „Basic radiobiology and introduction to FLASH“ 5. „Laser-based particle acceleration and experiments“ 6. „Radiopharmaceuticals production“ 7. „Radionuclide therapy with radiopharmaceuticals“ 8. „Radiomodifiers in radiation therapy“
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Basic clinical radiobiology. Edited by A. J. van der Kogel - Michael Joiner. 4th ed. London: Hodder Arnold, 2008, vi, 375. ISBN 9780340929667. info
Teaching methods
lectures, on line presentations by professionals in the radiological physics. Tests.
Assessment methods
the test consists of 40 questions, 75% of correct answers is needed to pass.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8.
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2021, spring 2022, autumn 2022, spring 2023, autumn 2023, spring 2024, spring 2025.
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