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Dr.  Piero  Fossati

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Dr. Piero Fossati

Clinical and research director for carbon ion therapy at MedAustron Ion Therapy Center
Clinical and research director for carbon ion therapy at MedAustron Ion Therapy Center

Education & Professional Highlights

  • 1997 completed degree in Electronical Engineering
  • 2002 completed degree in Medicine and Surgery
  • 2006 specialised in Radiation Oncology in Milan
  • 2007 and 2009 training in Particle Therapy at NIRS in Japan
  • One of the developers of the clinical program of CNAO (the Italian Particle Facility in Pavia) since the beginning until 2017

Speciality - Interests

The main interest is in the clinical and radiobiological aspects of carbon ions and protons with a focus on the impact of different RBE models in clinical practice and on the specific need of clinical research methodology for particle therapy.

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