From Photons to Hadrons – Physics in Clinical Service

As the cancer incidence grows year after year and an endless frontier of science and technology continue to improve human health – medical physics lies at its core. From x-rays to now MRI guided therapy and hadrons, ionizing radiations have emerged as a vital tool in cancer management. In this talk, we will explore the physical basis of radiation medicine in the backdrop of modern therapeutic tools available at the medical campus. Medical physics - an offshoot of physics, greatly prides in its strong roots and foundations in the principles of physics, is practiced in patient-centered medicine every single day. With the continuing strong job market in medical physics, we will also discuss new education and training pathways to practice physics for the benefit of humanity.