AUTHOR=Combs Stephanie E. , Kessel Carmen , Wilkens Jan J. , Multhoff Gabriele , Schmid Thomas E. , Vaupel Peter , Trott Klaus-Rüdiger , Berberat Pascal , Atkinson Michael J. TITLE=Master of Science (MSc) Program in Radiation Biology: An Interdepartmental Course Bridging the Gap between Radiation-Related Preclinical and Clinical Disciplines to Prepare Next-Generation Medical Scientists JOURNAL=Frontiers in Oncology VOLUME=7 YEAR=2017 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/oncology/articles/10.3389/fonc.2017.00226 DOI=10.3389/fonc.2017.00226 ISSN=2234-943X ABSTRACT=

Radiation biology is a highly interdisciplinary field at the interface of biology, physics, and medicine. It is characterized by rapid advances in biological and technical knowledge. The potential for using these advances to optimize medical care, radiation protection, and related fields can be exploited only with complementary activities to support the education of young academics. A small number of academic institutions have committed resources into radiation-related courses and curricula; however, few offer a comprehensive interdepartmental research and training program. At the Technical University of Munich (TUM), a full Master of Science (MSc) course in radiation biology has been established. This article describes the TUM MSc radiation biology program, discusses the scope of the field, the teaching goals, and the interdisciplinary curriculum. Detailed information on the full MSc program can be found continuously updated at www.radonc.med.tum.de/masterradiationbiology.