International Workshop on 4D Particle Therapy
Join us in Maastricht for the 2025 edition of the 4D Particle Therapy Workshop, a unique opportunity to exchange expertise on motion management in particle therapy. This two-day event will bring together clinicians, physicists, RTTs, and researchers from across Europe for engaging talks, discussions, and collaborative sessions on state-of-the-art 4D techniques.
Programme Overview
Day 1 – Monday, November 10
Morning: EPTN WP5: 4D Subgroup Meeting (closed session)
Afternoon: Workshop on Clinical Guidelines & Recommendations
o Systematic review & multi-centre case studies
o AAPM TG-290 insights
o Breakout subgroup discussions on clinical indications & profession-specific needs
o Clinical site-specific presentations (lung, lymphoma, breast, oesophagus)
o Summary discussion
o Evening: Social dinner
Day 2 – Tuesday, November 11
Expert talks on:
o Upright radiotherapy
o 4D CT
o Free breathing vs breath-hold strategies
o Clinical evidence for 4D proton therapy
o 4D phantoms – panel discussion
Mini-oral session: Up to 13 short presentations from participants
Wrap-up discussion
Presenting a mini-oral
Would you be interested in submitting and presenting a mini-oral on 4D-related topics in particle therapy? The mini-oral session is scheduled for the early afternoon of Day 2. Please submit your abstract using the provided link by the deadline of September 8th.
Why attend?
✔ Explore current challenges and clinical practices in motion management
✔ Engage in collaborative discussions and expert-led sessions
✔ Present your work in a friendly, focused environment
✔ Expand your professional network in the 4D proton therapy community
Who should attend?
Medical physicists, radiation oncologists, RTTs, PhD students, and researchers working on or interested in motion mitigation strategies in particle therapy.
Fees
€250 for all participants
This includes coffee breaks, lunches, and social dinner. Travel and accommodation are not included. Please note cancellations after 8 September, 2025, are non-refundable.
Register now!
To ensure interactive discussions and a focused environment, participation is limited to 50 attendees.
Location
Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+), The Netherlands. Full venue details and practical information will be shared soon.
How to reach Maastricht
Maastricht is located in the southernmost part of the Netherlands and is easily accessible by air, train, and car.
By air:
Nearby airports include:
• Maastricht-Aachen Airport (MAA) – 15 min by taxi or bus
• Eindhoven Airport (EIN) – ~1 hour by car or train
• Brussels Airport (BRU) – ~1.5 hours by train or car
• Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) – ~1.5–2 hours by car or shuttle
• Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) – ~1.5 hours by train or car
• Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) – ~2.5–3 hours by train
From these airports, Maastricht can be reached by train, rental car, or shuttle services.
By train:
Maastricht is served by national and international train lines. You can reach Maastricht Central Station via:
• Amsterdam/Utrecht/Eindhoven – Direct or with one transfer
• Brussels – Via Liège-Guillemins
• Aachen/Germany – Via Heerlen or Maastricht
By car:
Maastricht is reachable via major motorways:
• From the Netherlands (A2)
• From Belgium (E25)
• From Germany (A76 / A79)
How to reach MUMC+ in Maastricht
Address:
Maastricht University Medical Center+ (MUMC+)
P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
By train:
Take the train to Maastricht Randwyck Station, located right next to MUMC+.
From Maastricht Central Station, it’s a 5-minute ride to Randwyck.
By bus:
Bus lines 1, 5, 7, and 10 connect the city center to MUMC+.
Get off at "AzM/MUMC+" or "Randwyck Station".
By bike or walking:
MUMC+ is a 10–15 minute bike ride or 30-minute walk from the city center.
Bike parking is available near the main entrance.
By car:
Navigate to P. Debyelaan 25 using GPS.
Visitor parking is available in P1 and P4 near the main entrance. Parking fees apply.
Venue Inside MUMC+: Greepzaal
The workshop will take place at Greepzaal, located within MUMC+.
Once inside MUMC+, please follow the signs: Route H → Level 4 → Greepzaal
Entrances:
Main Entrance (Public Transport): This is the primary entrance for visitors arriving by public transport (train/bus). From here, follow the signs to Route H and then proceed to Level 4.
North Entrance: If arriving by car or bike, you may also enter through the North Entrance. This entrance is located closer to the parking areas, and you can follow the signs leading you to Route H and Level 4.
Staff and signage will be available on-site to guide you.
For more details on directions, parking, and maps of the hospital, please visit the official MUMC+ page:
Directions & parking MUMC+
4D Workshop Organisational Team and Representatives of the EPTN WP5 Task Group on 4D Treatments
Barbara Knäusl – Medical University of Vienna, Department of Radiation Oncology, Vienna, Austria
Ilaria Rinaldi – Maastro Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Sabine Visser – University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Radiation Oncology, Groningen, The Netherlands
Katarzyna Czerska – Paul Scherrer Institut, Center for Proton Therapy, Villigen, Switzerland
Scientific Committee
Abdallah Qubala – Heidelberg University Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Heidelberg, Germany
Giorgio Cartechini – Maastro Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Roberto Righetto – Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari (APSS), Department of Medical Physics, Trento, Italy
Vicki Taasti – Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Oncology, Aarhus, Denmark