Particles4Health is a dedicated research group at LIP focused on advancing radiotherapy applications through cutting-edge technology, precision instrumentation, and collaborative science.
Our mission is to develop and optimize tools that enhance cancer treatment by translating knowledge from Particle Physics into real-world healthcare solutions.
Our Focus Areas
🔬 BoneOscopy
Pioneering live-cell spectroscopy to estimate calcium concentration during proton treatments, contributing to more effective and personalized bone cancer therapy. This project is supported by an EIC Grant of 3.4 million euros.
⚡ FLASHGuard Project
A breakthrough detector to monitor ultra-fast FLASH radiotherapy beams, improving patient safety and precision in cancer treatments, with a patent application currently under review. This project is supported by a CaixaImpulse Health Innovation Grant of €50k with the potential to obtain up to €700k over 5 years.
đź’ˇ PicoMonitoring
Developing particle detection systems using ultra-fast LGAD technology with sub-nanosecond resolution for accurate beam control.
Why Particles4Health?
- âś” Bridging Particle Physics and Medicine
- âś” Enhancing cancer treatment with technology-driven innovation
- âś” Collaborating with leading research centers across Europe
- ✔ Powered by LIP’s world-class infrastructure in detectors, electronics, simulation, and data science
Latest News
Gonçalo Roriz, Prof. Pedro Assis and Prof. Bernardo Tomé present FLASHGuard at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
On 13 December 2025, Gonçalo Roriz presented his work in the first scientific retreat of the "Novos Talentos" program in the 25/26 edition. After receiving this competitive and prestigious grant, Gonçalo decided to work in the FLASHGuard Project. Prof. Pedro Assis and Prof. Bernardo Tomé, his two tutors, were also present and introduced the work Gonçalo is going to develop.
Congratulations to Gonçalo Roriz!
Gonçalo Ribeiro awarded "Academic Excellence in MEFT" in recognition of the best MSc thesis in the scientific area of Particle and Nuclear Physics
On 13 December 2025, Gonçalo Ribeiro was awarded the “Academic Excellence in MEFT” distinction by the IST Physics Department, recognising the best MSc thesis in the scientific area of Particle and Nuclear Physics.
Congratulations to Gonçalo Ribeiro, Prof. Pedro Assis and Prof. PatrĂcia Gonçalves!