In the “Brilliant Minds” segment of Observador, Professor Pedro Assis highlights how techniques and technologies originally developed in particle physics are being applied to improve cancer treatment, particularly in the context of FLASH Radiotherapy.
The interview explores the development of advanced particle counting and monitoring systems, which aim to make ultra high dose-rate radiotherapy treatments safer and more precise. This work, closely linked to the FLASHGuard Project, illustrates how fundamental research can translate into concrete clinical applications, with the potential to reduce side effects while maintaining treatment effectiveness.
Congratulations to Prof. Pedro Assis and the entire FLASHGuard team on this important scientific and societal contribution.