MCA3C: Visit to MedAustron - Synchroton Accelerator

Visit to MedAustron

MCAA Austrian Chapter would happy to announce a collaboration with IEEE  Young Professionals Austria. On behalf of both organizations, I am pleased to invite you to a tour of the synchrotron accelerator MedAustron. It is the world's sixth cancer treatment center which has the a synchrotron accelerator. Unlike conventional radiation approaches the depth of penetration of the administered radiation in the body can be precisely controlled in ion therapy

When where?

• 29 September, 2017 Fri from 18h to 20: 30h.
• MedAustron EBG, Marie Curie-Strasse 5, 2700 Wiener Neustadt . Meet at the main entrance.
• From Vienna MedAustron is accessible by train. RJ 77 to Wiener Neustadt HBF leaves at 16:58 Vienna HBF or 17:05 Vienna Meidling.

Conditions of participation

Participation is free. Please note that no travel reimbursement will be provided for the event. To participate you must register via e-mail: simon.waid@ieee.org. Deadline: September 22. Participation is limited to 40 people.

The visit takes place largely in the radiation area of ​​MedAustron. Access is permitted only to persons who meet the following requirements:

• Over 18 years old
• Not pregnant
• Not breastfeeding
• No pacemakers