Radiology
- Imaging, Radiooncology and Oncoengineering
Prof. Dr. Heinz-Peter Schlemmer
Leitung Abteilung Radiologie
The Division of Radiology at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is nationally and internationally recognized for its leading role in the development and application of advanced imaging technologies in oncology. Our work focuses on the early detection and assessment of tumor aggressiveness as well as the planning and evaluation of individualized therapies.
Welcome to the Division of Radiology
Our Commitment to Patients and Research
The well-being of our patients is at the heart of everything we do. In our research, we combine compassionate and professional care with the use of state-of-the-art imaging techniques to ensure precise, reliable, and patient-centered early detection and diagnosis at the highest level.
Innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration
We combine medical and scientific expertise through close collaboration in the research focus area “Imaging, Radiooncology and Oncoengineering.” In this way, we continuously develop innovative imaging techniques and translate them into clinical practice.
Together with our partners, we are working to further develop key imaging technologies for cancer diagnostics:
- Sonography (ultrasound)
- Photon-counting computed tomography (CT)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at various field strengths
- Positron emission tomography (PET) in combination with MRI (PET/MRI)
- Development and application of artificial intelligence
With the goal of further refining and personalizing early detection, diagnosis, and treatment planning, these methods are continuously refined in collaboration with our partners and evaluated and optimized within the framework of clinical trials.
Strong partnerships
Our research is conducted in close collaboration with leading national and international partners:
- Divisions and research groups at the DKFZ, particularly the Imaging and Radiation Oncology Research Topic
- Heidelberg and Mannheim University Hospitals
- National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Heidelberg and the national NCT network with its other locations
- Research institutions of the Helmholtz Association and other renowned institutions
- Renowned national and international hospitals as well as international networks
- Medical technology and pharmaceutical industry partners
Our Mission
We develop innovative imaging methods for more precise, minimally invasive early detection, diagnosis, and personalized patient care.