Interviews in Medical Physics

What exactly are we working on in the field of medical physics? What research questions are explored during a master's or doctoral thesis? What does a Postdoc actually research? And what does it look like in our office or laboratory? We try to answer these questions in our short video interviews.

A camera mounted on a tripod is positioned in a well-lit space, with research posters displayed on the wall behind it. The setting suggests an environment for presentations or documentation.
A diagram illustrating the "Chain of Radiotherapy," featuring interconnected circles labeled as follows: Immobilization, Imaging, Patient Positioning, Treatment, Tumor Localization, Treatment Planning, Quality Assurance and Verification. Each step represents a crucial part of the radiotherapy process. Schematic clinical workflow of radiation therapy
Schematic clinical workflow of radiation therapy

With our small series of video interviews, we would like to provide an insight into our research in the field of medical physics. We have tried to explain complicated facts and scientific research questions in such a way that they can be understood without prior knowledge. The videos are recorded either in German or English, but subtitles are available in both languages so that you can watch the videos without knowing German or English.

The selection of interviews mainly focuses on the field of medical physics in radiation therapy. In all interviews, reference is made to the schematic clinical workflow of radiation therapy (see figure) in order to better illustrate the area in which the respective research topic is located.

Two further introductory video lectures about medical physics in radiology as well as in radiooncology are available here.

Video with Dr. Amit Bennan

A man in a blue shirt is gesturing while giving a presentation, standing in front of a poster detailing research findings. He appears engaged and is using a pen to emphasize points. The poster includes images and text related to the research topic.

The video is in English with English subtitles.

A man in a blue shirt is gesturing while giving a presentation, standing in front of a poster detailing research findings. He appears engaged and is using a pen to emphasize points. The poster includes images and text related to the research topic.

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The video is in English with English subtitles.

Dr. Amit Bennan is a Postdoc in the research group Radiotherapy Optimization (headed by Dr. Niklas Wahl) in the Division of Medical Physics in Radiotherapy (head: Prof. Dr. Oliver Jäkel). As a postdoc, he is working on optimizing individual radiation treatment using mathematical algorithms.

Video with Christina Stengl

A woman with blonde hair and glasses stands in a laboratory, explaining a process. In front of her is a container with a lid, which appears to hold a substance related to her discussion. The lab features shelves with organized materials in the background.

The video is in English with English subtitles.

A woman with blonde hair and glasses stands in a laboratory, explaining a process. In front of her is a container with a lid, which appears to hold a substance related to her discussion. The lab features shelves with organized materials in the background.

Video

The video is in English with English subtitles.

In 2024, Christina Stengl completed her doctorate in the division Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology (head: Prof. Dr. Oliver Jäkel) in the research group Medical Engineering (head: Armin Runz) which she will defend in 2025. In her PhD thesis, she developed an anthropomorphic phantom (PPIeT - Pancreas Phantom for Ion beam Therapy) that can be used to simulate realistic organ movements. As a postdoc, she will continue her work in the research group Translation Research for Ion Beam Therapy (headed by Dr. José Vedelago) from 2025.

Video with Evelyn Rauth

A smiling woman with curly hair and glasses stands beside a whiteboard. She is wearing a light shirt and appears engaged in a discussion. The whiteboard features simple drawings of human figures and lines. A plant is visible in the background.

The video is in German with English subtitles.

A smiling woman with curly hair and glasses stands beside a whiteboard. She is wearing a light shirt and appears engaged in a discussion. The whiteboard features simple drawings of human figures and lines. A plant is visible in the background.

Video

The video is in German with English subtitles.

Evelyn Rauth was a Master's student in the division of Biomedical Physics in Radiation Oncology (Head: Prof. Dr. Joao Seco) until the end of 2024. During her Master's thesis, she worked with mini beams, a novel irradiation method. 

Video with Michaela Schmitt

A smiling female scientist in a lab coat stands in a laboratory, engaging with the camera. She has curly hair and glasses. The background includes shelves with laboratory equipment and containers, emphasizing a scientific environment. Her expression conveys enthusiasm and warmth.

The video is in German with English subtitles.

A smiling female scientist in a lab coat stands in a laboratory, engaging with the camera. She has curly hair and glasses. The background includes shelves with laboratory equipment and containers, emphasizing a scientific environment. Her expression conveys enthusiasm and warmth.

Video

The video is in German with English subtitles.

Michaela Schmitt is a doctoral student in the division of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology (Head: Prof. Dr. Oliver Jäkel). Her doctoral project is part of the research group Applied Medical Radiation Physics (Head: Prof. Dr. Christian Karger) and is oriented towards radiation biology, an interface between biology and physics. She is investigating the dose effect of different types of radiation in tissue. During her PhD project she works in the labs of the division of Radiooncology / Radiobiology (Head: Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h. c. Michael Baumann). 

Video with Stefan Schmidt

Two men are engaged in conversation in an office setting. One man, wearing a gray shirt, is smiling and listening, while the other, wearing glasses, is speaking. A computer with a design on the screen is visible between them, along with posters on the wall discussing various topics.

The video is in German with English subtitles.

Two men are engaged in conversation in an office setting. One man, wearing a gray shirt, is smiling and listening, while the other, wearing glasses, is speaking. A computer with a design on the screen is visible between them, along with posters on the wall discussing various topics.

Video

The video is in German with English subtitles.

Stefan Schmidt is a doctoral student in the division of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology (Head: Prof. Dr. Oliver Jäkel). He is writing his doctoral thesis in the research group Translation Research for Ion Beam Therapy (Head: Dr. José Vedelago). He is using passive detectors to make neutrons visible that are produced during irradiation.

Video with Pamela Ochoa-Parra

Two researchers engaged in discussion in front of research posters. One person, wearing glasses and a light sweater, stands on the left, while the other person, in a sleeveless top, smiles and listens. The posters contain scientific information related to their research.

The video is in English with English subtitles.

Two researchers engaged in discussion in front of research posters. One person, wearing glasses and a light sweater, stands on the left, while the other person, in a sleeveless top, smiles and listens. The posters contain scientific information related to their research.

Video

The video is in English with English subtitles.

Pamela Ochoa-Parra is a doctoral student in the research group Novel Detection Techniques for Ion Beams (headed by Dr. Mária Martišíková) in the division of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncolgoy (head: Prof. Dr. Oliver Jäkel). In her project, secondary radiation, which occurs during every irradiation, is used to monitor the dose distribution during irradiation.

Video with Rebekka Kirchgässner and Margareta Metzner

Three individuals stand in a well-lit room with large windows. One man, wearing glasses and a light blue shirt, faces two women. The woman on the left has short curly hair and wears a yellow shirt, while the woman on the right has long hair and wears a black shirt.

The video is in German with English subtitles.

Three individuals stand in a well-lit room with large windows. One man, wearing glasses and a light blue shirt, faces two women. The woman on the left has short curly hair and wears a yellow shirt, while the woman on the right has long hair and wears a black shirt.

Video

The video is in German with English subtitles.

Rebekka Kirchgässner and Margareta Metzner are doctoral students in the division of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology (Head: Prof. Dr. Oliver Jäkel). Their research projects are based in the research group Novel Detection Techniques for Ion Beams (headed by Dr. Mária Martišíková) and make radiation visible and use it to develop new imaging techniques.

Video with Dr. Vanessa Franke

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair is speaking in an office setting. She is wearing a black shirt and appears engaged in conversation, conveying a sense of professionalism and focus. The background features modern office decor.

The video is in English with English subtitles.

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair is speaking in an office setting. She is wearing a black shirt and appears engaged in conversation, conveying a sense of professionalism and focus. The background features modern office decor.

Video

The video is in English with English subtitles.

Dr. Vanessa Franke is a postdoc in the division of Medical Physics in Radiology (Head: Prof. Dr. Mark Ladd). She is working in the NMR Spectroscopy and CEST Imaging research group (headed by Dr. Andreas Korzowski) on a technique called phosphorus magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging, or 31P MRSI for short, which can be used to visualize additional biochemical parameters.

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