Clinical & Experimental Radiobiology Course 2024

Clinical and Experimental Radiobiology is a five-day course that takes place at the University of Toronto in the Spring every year. This program provides a comprehensive overview of radiation biology with a particular emphasis on aspects of direct relevance to the practice of radiation oncology. It addresses the molecular and cellular responses to radiation-induced damage that influence cell death in both tumors and normal tissues. Quantitation of radiation effects and the underlying biological basis for fractionation of radiotherapy and dose-response relationships in the clinic are covered in depth. The biological basis for current approaches to improve radiotherapy will be described including novel fractionation schemes, retreatment issues, targeting hypoxia, biological modifiers and combined radiotherapy/chemotherapy.

Course Details

• Dates: April 15-19, 2024 (Monday to Friday)
• Time: 10:00AM - 6:00PM (EDT)
• Format: Hybrid
  • Local learners: In person
    • Location: Room MP134, Mclennan Physical Laboratories (255 Huron St, Toronto)
  • Non-local learners: Online via Zoom

Registration

Registration is open until April 10, 2024, 11:59PM (ET)

(You will be redirected to the Eventbrite registration page to complete your order.)

Exam^#

• Date: April 26, 2024 (Friday)
• Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM (ET)*
• Format: 
  • Local learners: In person on the computer
    • Location: Room MP134, Mclennan Physical Laboratories (255 Huron St, Toronto)
  • Non-local learners: Online

*The exam time for non-local learners will be determined on a case-by-case basis. (Exam proctored locally - details will be sent directly to course participants and local coordinators)

^#The exam is only mandatory for students requiring course credit, otherwise, it is optional.

For more information, please visit our course page or email radiation.oncology@utoronto.ca.