Hello, we are PARTREC
The Particle Therapy Research Center (PARTREC) offers beamtime on its advanced cyclotron facility to support research, testing, and development for both science and industry. With ion beams ranging from protons to oxygen and energies up to 190 MeV for protons and 90 MeV per nucleon for helium to oxygen, PARTREC provides a unique platform for a wide range of applications.
In addition to facilitating external research, PARTREC is embedded within the UMCG Departments of Radiation Oncology and Biomedical Sciences. The facility focuses on experimental research in radiation physics and biology, aiming to advance radiotherapy techniques and explore the use of proton and ion beams for cancer treatment. The cyclotron also plays a key role in nuclear chemistry studies conducted by the University of Groningen and supports radiation hardness testing for industrial applications. A team of 25 FTE technical staff ensures expert support for designing, building, and operating experimental setups.
Whether for collaborative research or commercial projects, PARTREC connects you to cutting-edge technology and expertise, driving innovation in particle therapy and beyond.
Our journey
PARTREC has a rich history of innovation in particle therapy, dating back to the 1950s. From its roots in nuclear physics research to its current focus on advancing medical treatments, discover how PARTREC has evolved into a leader in particle therapy and collaborative research.
Our team
Leadership
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Henk HeidekampLinkedIn profile
Managing Director of three departments and one facility, including ERIBA, the department Biomedical Sciences of Cells & Systems (BSCS), the department Biomedical Engineering (BME) and the PARTREC research accelerator facility. In his capacity as the managing director, Henk is responsible for a vast and broad range of activities that go from financial and human resource management to the supervision of the daily activities of the departments.
Henk has a master degree in Toxicology and Nutrition. In his career he gained a vast experience working in laboratory environment. As a managing director he started his career in the Genetics department at UMCG. In spring 2010 he joined the new Healthy Ageing initiative ERIBA and participated in building up this new institute. In the years following new departments and a facility were added to his portfolio.
Managing Director for the cluster BST, which includes the departments:
➔ Biomaterials & Biomedical Technology (BBT)
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Alexander Gerbershagen Associate Professor, Team Leader for Accelerator and Radiation PhysicsLinkedIn profile
Guiding the radiation and accelerator physics activities at PARTREC, covering such topics as: Development of novel dose delivery methods and dose application techniques, Increase of the beam intensity for FLASH irradiations, Development of dosimetry and dose control for irradiations with ultra-high dose rates, Proton imaging and radiography and Isotope production.
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