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.
âš¡ 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.
💡 PicoMonitoring
Developing particle detection systems using ultra-fast LGAD technology with sub-nanosecond resolution for accurate beam control.
Why Particles4Health?
- ✔ Bridging Particle Physics and Medicine
- ✔ Enhancing cancer treatment with technology-driven innovation
- ✔ 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 Participates in Master’s Day at Instituto Superior Técnico
Gonçalo Roriz attended the 2026 edition of Master’s Day at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), representing both the Particles4Health research group from LIP (Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics) and IST itself.
The event took place on March 5th in the Central Building of the Alameda campus. It brought together final-year students, recent graduates, faculty, and researchers in an informal setting designed to share insights and clarify academic paths and professional opportunities.
Read MoreParticles4Health at Ciência Agora: FLASHGuard Presented by Gonçalo Ribeiro & Pedro Assis
On 27 February 2026, Particles4Health group was featured on the scientific television programme Ciência Agora on Saúde+. The episode included a presentation of FLASHGuard, an innovative real-time beam monitoring system for FLASH radiotherapy.
Read MoreLatest Publications
Dos Santos de Assis, P. J., Ribeiro, G. M., & Serrano Gonçalves, P. C. (2026). Particle beam monitoring device for FLASH Radiotherapy based on the Cherenkov Effect (WO2026029686A1). World Intellectual Property Organization. https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2026029686A1/en