Gerd Fastner

Gerd Fastner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology at Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg. His research focuses on intraoperative radiation therapy, radiation dosimetry, and personalized oncology treatment strategies. He has held leadership roles in national societies including the Austrian Society for Radiation Oncology and Austrian Society of Senology.

Key research interests include intraoperative electron radiation therapy (IOERT) for breast and gastrointestinal cancers, radiation pneumonitis prediction through lung function metrics, and guideline development for brain metastases management. He has contributed to over 120 peer-reviewed publications since 2002, with recent work emphasizing AI-driven imaging solutions for radiation planning and dosimetry optimization.

• Recipient of prestigious awards including Karl Zeiss Award (2010) and multiple Wissenschaftspreis awards (2014-2015)
• Active in clinical trials for hypofractionated radiotherapy and IOERT protocols
• Key contributor to DEGRO guidelines for breast cancer and brain metastases treatment

His academic activities include committee leadership roles from 2010-2016 and over 60 presentations at national/international conferences.