What does it take to bring a new generation of radiotherapy from the drawing board to the patient?
In this session, experts from USZ and Siemens Healthineers will share their perspectives on innovation, technical validation, and clinical translation.
Date
13 Nov 2026
Time
15:30 - 17.30
Type
Hybrid
Location
University Hospital Zurich
Lecture hall
Grosser Hörsaal Path / D22
With the introduction of Accela at the University Hospital Zurich, a new generation of radiotherapy technology is entering the clinic. As one of the first centres worldwide to implement this innovative linear accelerator, the USZ is taking an important step towards the future of highly precise cancer treatment.
Accela combines precision, advanced imaging and exceptional treatment speed. This opens new possibilities for complex treatments, including stereotactic irradiation of multiple targets, while significantly reducing treatment times. Technologies such as Spine-Tracking provide continuous image-guided monitoring during treatment, while adaptive radiotherapy approaches enable treatment to be tailored to the patient’s anatomy of the day.
This session explores the journey from technological innovation to clinical implementation — and ultimately to patient benefit.
Register
Please register by 09.11.2026.
13.11.2026
15:30
Part I – Shaping the Future of Radiation Oncology: Cooperation Between Siemens Healthineers and USZ
Moderated by Stephanie Tanadini-Lang, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
15:30
The USZ Perspective: Driving Innovation in Radiation Oncology
Christian Baumann, Medical Co-Director, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
15:35
The Industry Perspective: Advancing the Future of Radiotherapy
Arthur Kaindl, Head of Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company
15:45
The Clinical Perspective: Translating Innovation into Patient Care
Matthias Guckenberger, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
15:50
Part II – From Technology to Patient Benefit: Accela at USZ
Moderated by Stephanie Tanadini-Lang, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
15:50
Building the Foundation: Technical Validation of the Accela system
Riccardo Dal Bello, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
16:10
From Innovation to Patient Benefit: Translating the Technology into Clinical Cancer Care
Jonas Willmann, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
16:30
Optional – Innovation in Action: A Guided Tour of the New Linac
Klara Kefer, Stefanie Kaser, Michael Baumgartl, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
Six 10-minute guided tours will be offered, with 10 participants per tour.
16:30
Closing Apéro