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Cancer and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease are among the biggest medical challenges of our time. To jointly develop new approaches to solutions at the interface of physics and medicine, young scientists met for the first "ADMIT Interdisciplinary Summer School of Medical Physics" at Rauischholzhausen Castle in the heart of Hesse.

"The summer school brings together the interdisciplinary expertise of the three universities in Central Hesse participating in ADMIT, as well as external partners," explains ADMIT project coordinator Lisa Kempus. The goal of the four-day event was to provide national and international doctoral students, postdocs, and young researchers with comprehensive insights into the fields of medical physics. A special focus was placed on the transfer of research findings to clinical practice and industry.

From radiation therapy and radiological imaging to the use of artificial intelligence, participants enjoyed a diverse program with specialist lectures, workshops, and interactive formats. A highlight was the lecture "Image Guided Therapy: Why and How?" by Prof. Dr. Oliver Jäkel from the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg.

In addition to professional exchange, the summer school offered space for discussions on current challenges, interdisciplinary interfaces, and future prospects in medical physics. There was also time for creative exchange – for example, through collaborative paintings.