Petra Georg

Prim. a Clin. Assoc. Prof. PD Dr. Petra Georg, MBA is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Karl Landsteiner Private University of Health Sciences (KL) and heads the Clinical Department of Radiotherapy - Radiooncology at University Hospital Krems. She previously held academic and clinical positions at the Medical University of Vienna and served as Clinical Director at MedAustron Ion Therapy Center. Her work integrates clinical leadership, research, and medical education in radiation oncology.

• Current Affiliation: University Hospital Krems & Karl Landsteiner Private University of Health Sciences
• Academic Rank: Clinical Associate Professor
• Education: MD, MBA in Health Care Management, Venia Docendi in Radiation Therapy-Radiooncology

Her research focuses on advancing radiotherapy through individualized treatment concepts, systematic documentation of side effects, and the integration of modern technologies like particle therapy and hybrid imaging (PET/CT). She is particularly interested in optimizing outcomes for cancers of the breast, prostate, lung, and central nervous system. Her work emphasizes data-driven decision-making and patient-centered care.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in palliative radiotherapy, high-dose chemoradiotherapy with immunotherapy in lung cancer, and the use of SSTR and PSMA PET-CT for precise tumor targeting. Her studies often involve interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world clinical data.

She is actively involved in teaching and curriculum development, especially in integrating radiation oncology into medical education at KL. She supervises students and contributes to academic training.

• Palliative Radiotherapy in End-of-Life Cancer Care
• Impact of High Radiation Doses in Lung Cancer Therapy
• Role of PET/CT in Particle Therapy Planning
• Proton Therapy for CNS and Skull Base Tumors
• Management of Head and Neck Cancers

Prof. Georg leads research initiatives at University Hospital Krems, including participation in the Access Point for Basic Oncological Research in Lower Austria (APOG NÖ), focusing on molecular oncology and clinical data integration. She collaborates closely with departments of internal medicine, pulmonology, and pharmacology. Her leadership combines clinical excellence with academic rigor and healthcare management expertise.