Title: Proton therapy from a Nuclear/Particle Physicist Perspective

Speaker: Pablo Yepes (Rice University)

Abstract:  Radiation therapy or surgery is needed for nearly all forms of solid cancer. Among the various modalities of radiotherapy, protons should provide the best approach to minimize secondary effects, due to their physical properties. However, proton therapy is a relative new technology. Accurate dose calculations are expected to play an important role in bringing this new technology to its full potential. The challenges and work to overcome them will be presented.