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Mar. 26: Registration is open.

Image shows a large 3D printed object resembling a cross-section of a human organ, placed beside a 3D printer. Text at the bottom highlights the "7th Summer School in Medical Physics" focusing on "3D Printing Techniques and Concepts in Medical Physics," with a date of 2026. — 3D-printed slab of a pregnant patient derived from CT data, printed on the Stratasys J850. The right half of the model is overlaid with the corresponding CT image acquired from the printed slice.

The registration for our 7th Summer School in Medical Physics 2026 about “3D Printing Techniques and Concepts” is now open. You can register by July 31, 2026. The summer school is aimed at students (BSc, MSc, PhD, MD) and young scientists with a background in medical physics, physics, medical technology or similar fields. It consists of an approximately five-week online phase (Aug. 24 - Sep. 27, 2026), followed by a hybrid attendance phase from 28 September to 2 October 2026.

Participants can submit abstracts to present their research during our science slam or the poster session. Further information is available at www.dkfz.de/summer_school2026 .

Feb. 26: Particle Therapy Master Class in March

On March 13, 2026, the Particle Therapy Masterclass will take place at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg. The event is aimed at students and teachers from schools and will cover the physical and radiobiological fundamentals of particle therapy. Registrations are organized through schools only.

The program includes lectures on particle therapy and practical exercises on radiation planning using the matRad software. In addition, a virtual tour of the Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center (HIT) will provide a brief insight into the center. The program is available here.

The masterclass is part of the International Particle Therapy Master Class Program, which is organized under the leadership of CERN.

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