3rd 2025/26 COMP Research Discovery (RD) Seminar Series

Dear COMP members,

We’re excited to announce the 3rd 2025/26 COMP Research Discovery (RD) Seminar Series! Join us to explore cutting-edge radiation therapy (RT) techniques against cancer!

Topic: Frontiers in RT: Proton/FLASH
Date: Mar 12th, 2026
Time: 1 PM EST
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Register Here: Link

We’re thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of speakers:

• Chau Giang (Alaina) Bui, PhD Candidate, University of Toronto: “Integration of the dielectric wall accelerator into proton therapy.”
• Madison Grayson, PhD Candidate, MD Anderson Cancer Center: “Radiation Induced Lymphopenia: Clinical Implications, Modeling Approaches, and the Role of LET”
• Hector A. Contreras-Sanchez, PhD Candidate, University of Toronto: “Evaluation of antitumour microvascular effects following high dose electron FLASH radiotherapy in a preclinical human xenograft model”

This session will highlight innovative research in proton therapy and FLASH radiotherapy, showcasing methods and translational approaches that advance their clinical application. 

Important: Please ensure you use your official university or institutional email when registering for this session. If you don’t have access to your institutional email, please contact Chahrazed (chahrazed.ghannoudi.1@ulaval.ca) or Odette (odette.riosibacache@mail.mcgill.ca) to request access.

Calling all grad students! The COMP Student Council is still looking for graduate researchers to present their work in future RD sessions. Share your discoveries in radiation therapy, treatment planning, and beyond! Express your interest here: Interest form

See you on Mar 12th! 

Best regards, On behalf of the COMP Student Council