Master of Science (MSc) Program in Radiation Biology: An Interdepartmental Course Bridging the Gap between Radiation-Related Preclinical and Clinical Disciplines to Prepare Next-Generation Medical Scientists

Stephanie E. Combs; Stephanie E. Combs; Stephanie E. Combs; Carmen Kessel; Carmen Kessel; Jan J. Wilkens; Jan J. Wilkens; Jan J. Wilkens; Gabriele Multhoff; Gabriele Multhoff; Thomas E. Schmid; Thomas E. Schmid; Peter Vaupel; Peter Vaupel; Klaus-Rüdiger Trott; Pascal Berberat; Michael J. Atkinson; Michael J. Atkinson

doi:10.3389/fonc.2017.00226

Frontiers in Oncology (Sep 2017)

Master of Science (MSc) Program in Radiation Biology: An Interdepartmental Course Bridging the Gap between Radiation-Related Preclinical and Clinical Disciplines to Prepare Next-Generation Medical Scientists

Stephanie E. Combs,
Stephanie E. Combs,
Stephanie E. Combs,
Carmen Kessel,
Carmen Kessel,
Jan J. Wilkens,
Jan J. Wilkens,
Jan J. Wilkens,
Gabriele Multhoff,
Gabriele Multhoff,
Thomas E. Schmid,
Thomas E. Schmid,
Peter Vaupel,
Peter Vaupel,
Klaus-Rüdiger Trott,
Pascal Berberat,
Michael J. Atkinson,
Michael J. Atkinson

Affiliations

Stephanie E. Combs: Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (TUM), München, Germany
Stephanie E. Combs: Department of Radiation Sciences (DRS), Institute of Innovative Radiotherapy (iRT), Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU), Neuherberg, Germany
Stephanie E. Combs: Deutsches Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung (dktk), Partner Site Munich, Munich, Germany
Carmen Kessel: Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (TUM), München, Germany
Carmen Kessel: Department of Radiation Sciences (DRS), Institute of Innovative Radiotherapy (iRT), Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU), Neuherberg, Germany
Jan J. Wilkens: Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (TUM), München, Germany
Jan J. Wilkens: Department of Radiation Sciences (DRS), Institute of Innovative Radiotherapy (iRT), Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU), Neuherberg, Germany
Jan J. Wilkens: Physics Department, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Garching, Germany
Gabriele Multhoff: Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (TUM), München, Germany
Gabriele Multhoff: Department of Radiation Sciences (DRS), Institute of Innovative Radiotherapy (iRT), Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU), Neuherberg, Germany
Thomas E. Schmid: Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (TUM), München, Germany
Thomas E. Schmid: Department of Radiation Sciences (DRS), Institute of Innovative Radiotherapy (iRT), Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU), Neuherberg, Germany
Peter Vaupel: Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (TUM), München, Germany
Peter Vaupel: Department of Radiation Sciences (DRS), Institute of Innovative Radiotherapy (iRT), Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU), Neuherberg, Germany
Klaus-Rüdiger Trott: Department of Radiation Oncology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (TUM), München, Germany
Pascal Berberat: TUM Medical Education Center, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich (TUM), München, Germany
Michael J. Atkinson: Department of Radiation Sciences (DRS), Institute of Radiation Biology (ISB), Helmholtz Zentrum München (HMGU), Neuherberg, Germany
Michael J. Atkinson: Radiation Biology, Technical University of Munich (TUM), München, Germany

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2017.00226
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 7

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Radiation biology is a highly interdisciplinary field at the interface of biology, physics, and medicine. It is characterized by rapid advances in biological and technical knowledge. The potential for using these advances to optimize medical care, radiation protection, and related fields can be exploited only with complementary activities to support the education of young academics. A small number of academic institutions have committed resources into radiation-related courses and curricula; however, few offer a comprehensive interdepartmental research and training program. At the Technical University of Munich (TUM), a full Master of Science (MSc) course in radiation biology has been established. This article describes the TUM MSc radiation biology program, discusses the scope of the field, the teaching goals, and the interdisciplinary curriculum. Detailed information on the full MSc program can be found continuously updated at www.radonc.med.tum.de/masterradiationbiology.

Published in Frontiers in Oncology

ISSN: 2234-943X (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Medicine: Internal medicine: Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/oncology/

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