Pieces of Interest from COMP for the week of July 28 – Carleton University Developing Personalized Radiation Dose Predictors/Medical Physics Residency Program Preps Future Generation of Experts?/Breakthrough: How radiation helps the immune system kill cancer
Pieces of Interest from COMP for the week of July 28 – Carleton University Developing Personalized Radiation Dose Predictors/Medical Physics Residency Program Preps Future Generation of Experts?/Breakthrough: How radiation helps the immune system kill cancer
- A team at Carleton University is advancing portable radiation sensitivity testing, allowing clinicians to tailor radiation doses to individual patients. Using Raman spectroscopy and machine learning, this approach could reduce side effects and improve treatment outcomes, especially for pediatric and vulnerable populations.
- Baptist Health’s CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Residency Program at the Miami Cancer Institute is shaping the next generation of clinical leaders with hands-on training in cutting-edge technologies like proton therapy, MR-guided radiation, and stereotactic radiosurgery. With strong academic partnerships and a focus on mentorship, the program prepares Master’s and PhD graduates for board certification and high-impact careers in radiation oncology.
- Breakthrough research reveals that radiation therapy can "warm up" cold, treatment-resistant tumors, supercharging the immune system's ability to fight cancer. When combined with immunotherapy, radiation is helping turn previously unresponsive lung cancers into immune-sensitive targets, opening new doors for more effective treatment.
Published on July 28, 2025