[International Exchange] Chinese, British, and Canadian Medical Physicists Gather at Lanzhou Heavy I

[International Exchange] Chinese, British, and Canadian Medical Physicists Gather at Lanzhou Heavy Ion Center to Explore Cutting-Edge Heavy Ion Therapy Technologies

On June 13, the Lanzhou Heavy Ion Center hosted a high-level international academic exchange. Professor Zhang Yibao's team from Peking University Cancer Hospital, along with three top medical physicists from the UK and Canada, visited our center for in-depth discussions with Lanzhou Heavy Ion Center experts. This academic event, bringing together scholars from China, the UK, and Canada, was not only a technical exchange but also a significant milestone in China's heavy ion radiotherapy technology stepping onto the global stage.

Hosted by Professor Jia-Ming Wu, the symposium focused on particle radiotherapy, systematically presenting the latest research advancements and key technical aspects such as physical quality control.

Deputy Director Li Xiaojun: Progress in the Construction and Clinical Operation of Lanzhou and Wuwei Heavy Ion Centers

Poppy Nikou (University College London Hospitals, UK):

Embracing Change—Implementing Adaptive Radiotherapy Workflows at UCLH

Ana-Cristina Ghica (University of London, UK):

AI-Powered Personalized Image-Guided Radiotherapy for Pediatric Abdominal Treatments

James Fowler (University of British Columbia, Canada):

*Optimizing SPECT Imaging Timing in 177Lu-PSMA Therapy*

Jia-Ming Wu : Biological Effective Dose (BEDc) in Carbon-Ion Radiotherapy Under Different Fractionation Schemes: A Numerical Simulation Study

Zhang Yibao: Radiation Protection Aspects of Imaging in Radiotherapy

Meng Wanbin: Application of Dual-Energy CT in Heavy Ion Therapy

Following the lectures, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on the technical characteristics and clinical applications of heavy ion therapy, fostering a vibrant academic exchange atmosphere.

In the afternoon, accompanied by Professor Jia-Ming Wu and our hospital's staff, Professor Zhang Yibao led the Sino-Foreign Joint Expert Delegation on an on-site inspection of the core treatment equipment at the Lanzhou Heavy Ion Center. Our team comprehensively demonstrated the technological innovations and clinical application achievements of China's independently developed heavy ion therapy system, which received high praise from the international experts.

Snapshot of Sino-Foreign Joint Expert Delegation's Field Inspection at Lanzhou Heavy Ion Center

On June 16-17, British physicist Ana-Cristina Ghica and two Peking University graduate students conducted a two-day immersive exchange in our Radiation Physics Department. They observed core technical processes, including heavy ion equipment quality control, treatment planning, and delivery. Our team demonstrated Lanzhou Heavy Ion Center’s expertise through detailed explanations and hands-on sessions, sharing valuable technical insights with international peers and young scholars. This exchange not only highlighted the center’s commitment to global collaboration but also provided a practical platform for nurturing the next generation of medical physicists.

This exchange broadened technical perspectives and forged lasting international friendships, laying a solid foundation for future transnational research collaborations. As a benchmark for heavy ion therapy technology in China, the Lanzhou Heavy Ion Center upholds an open and sharing philosophy, actively promoting global academic cooperation. This event not only showcased China’s technological prowess in heavy ion therapy but also contributed "Chinese wisdom" to the global fight against cancer.

Supported by:

2024 International Youth Talent Exchange Program (JC202502001F)

National Natural Science Foundation of China (12411530076, 12475309, 12581360004)