School for Radiation Biology:

This school provides medical physicists working in both imaging and therapy with a comprehensive foundation in radiation biology. The curriculum introduces fundamental principles, including DNA damage and repair mechanisms, radiationinduced cellular death (apoptosis, necrosis, mitotic catastrophe), and the distinction between deterministic and stochastic effects. It also covers molecular and cellular responses to ionizing radiation, including the roles of free radicals, bystander effects, and genomic instability. The course then builds upon these basics to explore clinically applied models, such as the Linear Quadratic Model (LQM), which is essential for understanding fractionation, radiosensitivity, and dose–response relationships. Additional topics include cell cycle kinetics, tissue-specific radiosensitivity, and radiobiological principles underlying treatment strategies like hypofractionation and radiosensitization.

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School for Advancing Breast Imaging with AI: Innovations, Applications, and Future Directions:

The school explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in breast imaging. Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge AI technologies, their clinical applications in early detection and diagnosis, and the ethical and regulatory considerations involved. Through real-world case studies and expert-led sessions, the course offers a forward-looking perspective on how AI is shaping the future of breast cancer screening and care.

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School for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy:

The school will be aimed at different aspects of Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SBRT), including both cranial and extracranial applications, from basics to treatment imaging and planning to motion management, quality assurance and image guidance. Moreover, it will cover current hot topics, such as Cardiac SBRT (radioablation) and FLASH. The school will also highlight the essential role of medical physicists in clinical SRT trials, offering attendees a comprehensive understanding of their responsibilities in both research and clinical practice.

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