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CERN publishes knowledge transfer highlights from 2023

CERN’s new digital report showcases concrete applications of CERN technologies and know-how, with diverse examples in the healthcare, environment, aerospace, digital and quantum fields.

20 March, 2024

CERN detector could help to improve head tumour radiotherapy

Scientists are testing a new device to help target cancer cells more accurately in ion radiotherapy of head and neck tumours, which could help limit the treatment’s side effects. It includes Timepix3, a small particle detector developed at CERN

06 March, 2024

BioDynaMo: cutting-edge software helps battle cancer

A novel mathematical model developed as part of the BioDynaMo project, born from CERN openlab, mimics vascular tumour growth in breast cancer and its response to treatment

22 January, 2024

Announcing a 10-day student challenge around medical applications of particle accelerators

Come to take part in an EU-funded challenge to imagine new multidisciplinary solutions to address health issues by using particle accelerators.

05 December, 2023