Winter 2026

Topic

MBP1301H: Radiation Oncology: Clinical & Experimental Radiobiology

Credits

0.5 credits

Coordinator

Dr. Marianne Koritzinsky

Day & Time

April 13-17, 2026 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Location

TBD

Recommended Prerequisites  

The suggested textbook for this course is Basic Clinical Radiobiology, Fifth Edition. It is strongly recommended that you read this book before attending the course.

Module Goals

This program provides a comprehensive overview of radiation biology with a particular emphasis on aspects of direct relevance to the practice of radiation oncology. It addresses the molecular and cellular responses to radiation-induced damage that influence cell death in both tumors and normal tissues. Quantitation of radiation effects and the underlying biological basis for fractionation of radiotherapy and dose-response relationships in the clinic are covered in depth. The biological basis for current approaches to improve radiotherapy will be described including novel fractionation schemes, retreatment issues, targeting hypoxia, biological modifiers and combined radiotherapy/chemotherapy.

Suggested textbook for this topic is: https://www.amazon.ca/Basic-Clinical-Radiobiology-Michael-Joiner/dp/1444179632 

This topic is also offered through the Department of Radiation Oncology to residents in radiation oncology and physics, as well as other radiobiology researchers.

Evaluation Method

April 24, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Exam (100% of the grade)