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    Particle Therapy MasterClass: NISER, Jatni, Odisha, India

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    Vikram Sarabhai Hall, Library NISER

    Vikram Sarabhai Hall, Library NISER

    Vikram Sarabhai Hall, Central library, NISER
    Yiota Foka (GSI - Helmholtzzentrum fur Schwerionenforschung GmbH (DE)), Bedangadas Mohanty (NISER, Bhubaneswar), Ganesh Jagannath Tambave (National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) (IN)), RAKESH KUMAR BHATTA (National Institute of Science Education and research, bhubaneswar)
    Description
    India is member of the International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG). The details about this group and its program can be found at - https://ippog.org/. In collaboration with IPPOG, every year CMRP NISER organizes Particle Therapy Masterclass for +2 level students of near by schools.
     
    Particle Therapy MasterCalss will be held on Friday, 13th March 2026 from 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM in Vikram Sarabhai Hall, Central Library, NISER.
     
    There will be a few presentations/animations/videos shown in the morning session and in the afternoon session after lunch, a hands-on session will be conducted on a software related to the treatment planning done in hospitals to treat cancer patients using radiation. The aim is to introduce participants to the field of radiation/particle therapy and nuclear and particle physics in general. 
     

    The registration deadline is 28th Feb. 2026. There are a limited number of seats kindly hurry up and register.

    Laptop/computer requirements to use the Matrad software (Treatment planning):
    The software tool can work on systems starting with 2GB RAM, however, it is recommended to use 8GB RAM or more and a 64-bit computer for: Windows, Linux & Mac (32-bit OS is not supported). The software installation steps are explained in details over here; https://indico.cern.ch/event/1120368/contributions/4704306/attachments/2377928/4062339/README_Installation_matRad%20%281%29.pdf
     
    If you have any questions related to this, please email us here ptmc2022@gmail.com
     
    Data Protection:
    The data of the contact person and contributors are inserted under the responsibility of each institute after obtaining their explicit consent. 
    These data will be used for the PTMC organisation purposes (including time tables) and may need to be forwarded to other participants or appear in PTMC presentations together with pictures taken during this specific event.
    The document of consent can be found via the link below:
    https://indico.cern.ch/event/840212/attachments/1893634/3123772/Consent_engleski.pdf
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      • 1
        Welcome to PTMC-2026
        Speaker: Prof. Bedangadas Mohanty (NISER, CMRP)
        MasterClass-NISER_Introduction_Prof_B_Mohanty-2026.pdf
        MasterClass-NISER_Introduction_Prof_B_Mohanty-2026.pptx
      • 2
        Introduction to Particle Therapy

        Particle therapy is a form of radiation therapy that utilizes accelerating particles to target cancerous cells with high levels of precision. The technology works by accelerating particles to high speed and then directing them towards tumor, where they release their energy and destroy cancer cells. The particles used are electrons, photons, and protons. The proton therapy has become increasingly popular due to its ability to minimize damage to healthy tissues and reduce the risk of long-term side effects commonly associated with traditional radiation (electrons, photons) therapy. The process involves precise targeting, imaging, and planning, and typically requires a team of specialized healthcare professionals. The Proton therapy is particularly useful for treating cancers of the brain, spine, and prostate, among others. The Proton therapy is a rapidly evolving technology, with new techniques and technologies continually being developed to enhance its effectiveness and minimize side effects. One such technology is pencil beam scanning (PBS), which is a type of proton therapy that allows for more precise targeting of tumors. Overall, these different types of proton therapy technologies offer patients and clinicians greater control and precision in the treatment of cancer, while reducing the risk of side effects and damage to surrounding healthy tissues. Despite its many benefits, proton therapy is still a relatively new technology, and ongoing research is focused on improving its effectiveness, accessibility, and affordability.

        Speaker: Prof. Dayananda Shamurailatpam Sharma (Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai, India)
      • 11:45
        Tea Break
      • 3
        Videos/animation on Particle Therapy
        Speaker: Ganesh Jagannath Tambave (National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) (IN))
        (1) virtual particle therapy animation
        (2) MedAustron Behind the Scenes (patients treatement with protons) video
        (3) The Expertise Behind Proton Beam Therapy | Apollo Proton Cancer Centre | Chennai
        (4) Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai, India, video
      • 4
        Introduction to particle accelerators and its medical applications

        Particle accelerator is a machine used to generate particle (e-, photon, proton, carbon, He etc.) beams which are used to kill cancer cells. This lecture will give introduction to how the beam of particles are generated and how they are used to perform Radiation Therapy (killing cancel cells).

        Speaker: Yiota Foka (GSI - Helmholtzzentrum fur Schwerionenforschung GmbH (DE))
        YF-INDIA-12mar2026.pdf
        YF-INDIA-12mar2026.pptx
      • 5
        Videos/animation on accelerators
        Speaker: Ganesh Jagannath Tambave (National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) (IN))
        (1) How does particle accelerator works - LHC(in Hindi)
        (2) Introduction to Medical LINAC (Video)
        (3) Introduction to LHC (Large Hadron Collider), Video
        (4) Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC), New Delhi, India, Video
        (5) Particle accelerators applications, Video
        (6) Particle accelerators basics, GSI, Germany, Video
      • 6
        Group photo
      • 13:30
        Lunch break 3rd floor Central Library NISER

        3rd floor Central Library NISER

        3rd floor Central Library NISER

        Lunch will be served at community center, NISER.

      • 7
        Introduction to matRad software 417 (4rth floor, SPS building, NISER)

        417

        4rth floor, SPS building, NISER

        4rth floor, SPS building, NISER
        Speakers: RAKESH KUMAR BHATTA (National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) (IN)), Mrs Nijun Mishra (National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) (IN))
        Matrad_ Hands on Session.pdf
        Matrad_ Hands on Session.pptx
      • 8
        Hands on session and exercises 417 (School of Physical Sciences)

        417

        School of Physical Sciences

        4rth floor, SPS building, NISER
        Speakers: Nijun Mishra (National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) (IN)), Dr Vijender Kumar Saini (National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) (IN)), Mr lalatendu mishra (NISER, CMRP)
        HandsOn_exercises.pdf
      • 9
        Quiz 417 (School of Physical Sciences)

        417

        School of Physical Sciences

        4rth floor, SPS building, NISER
        Speaker: Ganesh Tambave (NISER, CMRP)
        Quiz