Creation of advanced cancer treatment planning to boost the effect of Radiotherapy by combining with hyperthermia, heating the tumor. (HYPERBOOST)

Third Party Funds Group - Sub project


Acronym: HYPERBOOST

Start date : 01.12.2020

End date : 30.11.2024

Overall project details

Overall project

HYPERBOOST: Creation of advanced cancer treatment planning to boost the effect of Radiotherapy by combining with hyperthermia, heating the tumor.

Project details

Scientific Abstract

Elevating the temperature in tumours to 40-44 °C – a process known as hyperthermia – is emerging as an attractive anti-cancer treatment that can be used to enhance effectiveness of radiotherapy or chemotherapy. The key objective of the EU-funded HYPERBOOST project is to further improve effectiveness and synergy of hyperthermia by identifying and implementing optimal temperature levels and optimal timing with other modalities in different tumour types. Researchers will investigate the mechanisms responsible for the therapeutic effect of hyperthermia via an interdisciplinary approach that combines biology, physics and oncology disciplines. The generated knowledge and practical tools will pave the way for personalised hyperthermia treatment with improved clinical results.

Involved:

Udo Gaipl Project Leader Azzaya Sengedorj Project Member Rupali Khatun Project Member Benjamin Frey Project Member Oliver Ott Project Member Manfred Schmidt Project Member

Contributing FAU Organisations:

Lehrstuhl für Genetik Department of Radiation Oncology Medizinische Fakultät

Funding Source

Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)