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by Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
Rad Chat is a forward-thinking global knowledge hub where healthcare professionals can advance their knowledge and expertise in radiotherapy and oncology by utilising the award winning, first therapeutic radiographer led oncology podcast and social media channels. We're empowering healthcare professionals worldwide by providing free, CPD-accredited radiotherapy and oncology education, by sharing real-world experience, expert insights, best practice and patient perspectives, we're helping healthcare professionals’ advance cancer care and improve patient outcomes.
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- 2 days ago38 min
Title: E225: Pierre Montay-Gruel - Radiobiology and the FLASH Revolution
Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.Episode 225: Part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 77)Description: In this fascinating episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Pierre Montay-Gruel.Pierre graduated from the École Normale Supérieure de Cachan and Université Paris-Sud 11 with training in oncology and radiobiology. He obtained his PhD in 2018 through a joint programme between the University of Lausanne and Université Paris-Sud under Prof. Marie-Catherine Vozenin, where he was among the first researchers investigating FLASH radiotherapy for glioblastoma and normal brain preservation.Following a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Irvine, he joined Iridium Netwerk in Antwerp as Radiobiology Group Leader and is a Visiting Professor at the University of Antwerp. His research focuses on FLASH radiotherapy and its clinical translation.Pierre is actively involved in ESTRO, serving on the Scientific Council, FLASH Focus Group, Early Career Committee and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, and coordinating the ESTRO Mentorship Programme.This episode is a deep dive into the fundamentals of radiobiology, the Rs of radiobiology behind fractionation, why patients respond differently to radiotherapy, the science and promise of FLASH radiotherapy, and why Pierre believes we should never forget ourselves in the process.CPD Reflection Points:Applying the Rs of radiobiology: Pierre explained how repair, reoxygenation, redistribution and immune reactivation underpin fractionated radiotherapy. How confidently could you explain to a patient why their treatment is delivered in fractions, and how could you use radiobiology to strengthen the way you discuss side effects, treatment gaps or lifestyle factors such as exercise?Individual radiosensitivity: Pierre described how genetic differences can make some patients far more sensitive to radiation, and how biomarkers may one day allow screening before treatment. When a patient develops unexpectedly severe side effects, how do you currently recognise, document and escalate this, and how might personalised radiosensitivity testing change your role in the future?From bench to bedside: Pierre discussed the long journey from preclinical models to clinical use of FLASH radiotherapy, and his hope for a truly interdisciplinary community that involves patients. How do you stay informed about emerging techniques such as FLASH, and what could you do to strengthen links between your clinical team, researchers and patients?Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:Pierre's first paper: Irradiation in a flashÉric Deutsch – Gustave RoussyInstitut CurieVincent Favaudon – Institut CurieMarie-Catherine Vozenin research group – University of GenevaESTRO Early Career CommitteeESTRO Mentoring ProgrammeBladder carbogen and nicotinamide(BCON) radiotherapy – The ChristieResearch links from the Episode:An exploration of the Rs of radiobiology in prostate cancerThe 6th R of Radiobiology: Reactivation of Anti-Tumor Immune ResponseThe Normal, the Radiosensitive, and the Ataxic in the Era of Precision Radiotherapy: A Narrative ReviewUltrahigh dose-rate FLASH irradiation increases the differential response between normal and tumor tissue in miceBiology news in a FLASHRad Chat Links:</st
- 1 weeks ago10 min
Rad Chat Live #31 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: HM (Lenny) Verkooijen - Clinical Epidemiology and MOMENTUM Study
Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.HM (Lenny) Verkooijen talks about her role as a clinical epidemiologist and the MOMENTUM study Links:MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.
- 1 weeks ago8 min
Rad Chat Live #30 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Alexa Plichta - Radiation Therapist Practice in the USA
Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.Alexa Plichta talks about her role and training as a radiation therapist in the USA, working on the MR-Linac and future aspirations.Links:MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.
- 1 weeks ago6 min
Rad Chat Live #29 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Roberto Pellegrini - Music and Radiotherapy
Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.Roberto Pellegrini talks about his role as a medical physicist and the power of music within the oncology community. Check out their band too: https://www.instagram.com/estronauts_band/.Links:MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.
- 1 weeks ago9 min
Rad Chat Live #28 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Dr. John Christodouleas - Advances in MR-Linac Treatments
Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.Dr. John Christodouleas talks about his career, role as a radiation oncologist and advances in MR-Linac treatments across the world.Links:MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.
- 1 weeks ago7 min
Rad Chat Live #27 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Sneha Cloake - Evolution of MR-Linac
Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.Sneha Cloake talks about the evolution of MR-Linacs and her role at Elekta.Links:MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.
- 1 weeks ago6 min
Rad Chat Live #26 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Erik Geerlof - MR-Linac Business Manager Elekta
Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.Erik Geerlof talks about his career, MR-Linac hardware and his role at Elekta managing the MR-Linac product line.Links:MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.
- 1 weeks ago18 min
Rad Chat Live #25 at the MR Linac Consortium 2026 in Montreal: Lisa McDaid - The Christie MR-Linac
Trigger warning: this episode discusses cancer and cancer treatment.Lisa McDaid talks about her role as a diagnostic radiographer working with the MR-Linac at the Christie, UK.Links:MR Linac Consortium Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTube© Rad Chat 2026. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.
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