Below you will find an explanation about the various awards offered in connection to the annual PTCOG 64 Conference.
PTCOG Abstract Awards
During each annual conference, PTCOG recognizes and awards the research of multiple abstract authors. There are 3 award opportunities connected to PTCOG 64 as follows:
Michael Goitein Awards
In memory of one of the true pioneers in Particle Therapy, 3 Michael Goitein awards will be presented within the PTCOG 64 Networking Reception for the ‘Best Abstract Award’. One award per discipline of Physics, Radiation Biology and Clinics will be selected from the peer review and additional review from the PTCOG Scientific Program Sub-Committee and Executive Committee. Awards will be presented to award winners in the form of a personalized engraved plaque. Winners also receive a free ticket to The PTCOG 64 Networking Reception, promotion on the PTCOG website and social media and a photo opportunity with the PTCOG President and or executive members.
PTCOG 64 winners:
Clinics: DOSE-INTENSIFIED PROTON THERAPY FOR IDH-WILDTYPE GLIOBLASTOMA: CONTEMPORARY PATTERNS OF CARE AND SURVIVAL IN THE UNITED STATES
Presenter: Brian De, USA
Physics: UNCERTAINTY-AWARE NTCP MODEL-BASED PATIENT SELECTION IDENTIFIES PROTON THERAPY BENEFIT AND ENABLES OPTIMIZED RESOURCE ALLOCATION
Presenter: Xiaodong Zhang, USA
Biology: CARBON-ION RADIOTHERAPY OUTPERFORMS PHOTONS AND PROTONS, INCLUDING IN COMBINATION WITH ANTI–PD-1, IN MURINE HNSCC AND CAM XENOGRAFT MODELS
Presenter: Claire Rodriguez-Lafrasse, France
Young Investigator Award
One lucky young researcher will receive the PTCOG Young Investigator Award. The winning abstract will be selected from the peer review and additional review from the PTCOG Scientific Program Sub-Committee and Executive Committee. Presentation of the award is part of the PTCOG 64 Networking Reception.
Application for the PTCOG Young Investigator Award should be completed as part of the abstract submission and you will be prompted about this during abstract submission.
PTCOG 64 Young Investigator Winner:
PROTON RBE VARIABILITY AND PERIVENTRICULAR RADIOSENSITIVITY ASSESSED BY COMBINED PHOTON-PROTON MODELING OF RADIATION-INDUCED BRAIN IMAGING CHANGES
Presenter: Martina Palkowitsch, Germany
PTCOG Best Poster Awards
3 separate awards for the best poster in Physics, Radiation Biology and Clinics are selected by the PTCOG Scientific Program Sub-Committee during the annual conference. The presentation of the award is part of the PTCOG 64 Closing Ceremony. No application is necessary, and the winner receives a personalized certificate signed by PTCOG Executives, promotion on the PTCOG website and social media and a photo opportunity with the PTCOG President and or executive members.
Robert R. Wilson Award
Given to an individual currently still active in the field, recognizing their cumulative achievements in Particle Therapy. The winner receives an engraved plaque which is presented during a keynote presentation by the award winner. They are enshrined to the permanent PTCOG roster of awardees and also asked to provide a manuscript of their keynote presentation for the IJPT Journal.
PTCOG Travel Fellowship
This is a grant that provides financial support intended to facilitate attendance of a PTCOG Conference for relative newcomers to the field of particle therapy. Application is via the PTCOG website.