Stefan Bartzsch

Dr. Stefan Bartzsch is a Researcher at the Institute of Radiation Medicine (IRM) under Technical University of Munich, leading the Experimental Medical Physics group. His work focuses on microbeam radiation therapy, FLASH radiation therapy, and high-dose rate technologies to improve cancer treatments.

• Diploma in Physics, University of Jena
• PhD, German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) in Heidelberg (2011-2014)

His research integrates radiobiology, dosimetry, and engineering to develop compact radiation devices. Key projects include designing a line-focus X-ray tube and proton minibeam collimation systems, enabling novel therapies for lung and brain tumors.

Recent publications highlight advancements in ultra-high dose rate irradiation and spatially fractionated radiotherapy, leveraging Monte Carlo simulations and scintillation dosimetry. Collaborations span Europe, Australia, and America.

• 2016 Cancer Research UK Pioneer Award
• 2019 Emmy Noether Fellowship (DFG)
• 2023 DEGRO Innovation Award
• 2024 Klee-Preis des VDE DGBMT
• 2024 Medical Valley Award

His team at IRM combines engineers, physicists, physicians, and biologists to model biological effects, analyze preclinical data, and implement clinical treatment planning studies.