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 awarded Gulbenkian “Novos Talentos” Grant 2025
Gonçalo Roriz was awarded a prestigious Gulbenkian “Novos Talentos” Grant in the field of Physics.
Within the scope of the grant, Gonçalo will carry out his research work at the LaboratĂłrio de Instrumentação e FĂsica Experimental de PartĂculas (LIP), as part of the Particles4Health group led by Prof. Pedro Assis. His project will be developed within FLASHGuard, a project that focuses on developing ultra-fast monitoring devices for FLASH Radiotherapy — an emerging technology that promises more effective and less invasive cancer treatments through precise particle detection.
Read MoreGonçalo Ribeiro selected 2025 YSC finalist with FLASHGuard Project
Congratulations to Gonçalo Ribeiro on being selected as one of the three finalists of the 2025 Youth Start-Up Competition — an incredible achievement that recognises his innovation, dedication, and impact through the FLASHGuard Project. This milestone marks an important step in bringing cutting-edge medical physics closer to real-world cancer treatment solutions. Well deserved!
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