Clinical and Experimental Radiobiology Course 2023

Overview

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.

The suggested textbook for this course is Basic Clinical Radiobiology. It is strongly recommended that you read specified sections of this book before attending the course.

Course Dates: April 24, 2023 to April 28, 2023, 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT

Please note: This course will be offered in-person at the University of Toronto St. George campus for Toronto learners, and online via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.

Final exam date

Online on Friday, May 5, 2023, 9:00am - 12:00pm at your local time in Canada. Time for international students 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 mandatory for students seeking course credit at their educational institution. Learners who are taking this course for other reasons are not required to take the exam.

Accreditation and Certificates

This course is accredited through the Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University Of Toronto. A passing grade of 70% is required, and learners who pass the exam will receive:

• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1 credits
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 3 credits
• The American Medical Association - AMA PRA Category 1 credits
• as well as the University of Toronto Certificate of Completion

Learners who do not take the exam or do not pass, will get University of Toronto's Certificate of Attendance and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1 credits. Credit number is pending.

Course Schedule

The 2023 schedule can be accessed on the Radiobiology Course website.

Faculty

The course is taught by internationally renowned faculty, including:

• Dr. Marianne Koritzinsky, Course Director (University of Toronto)
• Dr. Michael Joiner (Wayne State University, Detroit, MI)
• Dr. Albert van der Kogel (University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI)
• Dr. Fei-Fei Liu (University of Toronto)
• Dr. Andrew Hope (University of Toronto)
• Dr. Bradly Wouters (University of Toronto)
• Dr. David Hodgson (University of Toronto)
• Dr. David Shultz (University of Toronto)
• Dr. Gerard Morton (University of Toronto)
• Dr. Kathy Han (University of Toronto)
• Dr. Patricia Lindsay (University of Toronto)
• Dr. Scott Bratman (University of Toronto)
• Dr. Stan Liu (University of Toronto)
• Dr. Sylvia Ng (University of Toronto)

Target Group

The course is designed primarily to address the needs of:

• radiation oncology residents and physics residents who are in radiation oncology departments
• new researchers in radiation biology
• radiation oncology fellows
• practicing oncologists who recognize an opportunity to expand or update their knowledge on radiation biology

For more information, please contact radiation.oncology@utoronto.ca