EGSnrc Monte Carlo school for Medical Physics

Monte Carlo techniques are the most rigorous tools for modelling radiation transport in medical physics. The widespread availability of general-purpose software (EGSnrc, Penelope, Geant4) and increasing computational capabilities have led to their extensive adoption in recent years. As a fundamental calculation tool, the Monte Carlo method will continue to drive accurate dosimetry and innovative research in radiation therapy, medical imaging, and radiation protection.

This school provides participants with comprehensive training in Monte Carlo methods for medical applications in therapy and diagnostics, including hands-on simulation laboratories using the EGSnrc toolkit. The target audience is students and professionals with an interest in Monte Carlo Simulation applied to medical physics and ionizing radiation.

Previous events:

• 2024 ICTP/IAEA workshop, Trieste, Italy
• 2017 ICTP/IAEA workshop, Trieste, Italy
• 2014 I Brazilian Congress of Ionizing Radiation Metrology, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil (no link)
• 2011 ICTP/IAEA workshop, Trieste, Italy

• Matheus Rebello do Nascimento (National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) and Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Brazil)
• Eric Matos Macedo (Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia (IFBA), Brazil)
• Frédéric Tessier (National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada)

There is no registration fee and limited funds are available for travel and local expenses. It is highly recommended that participants in this event prepare poster presentations.

Announcement:

Click HERE for online application

Deadline: December 30, 2025

Lecturers

• Ernesto Mainegra-Hing ( National Research Council of Canada, Canada)
• Frédéric Tessier (National Research Council of Canada, Canada)
• Reid Townson (Carleton University & NRC, Canada)

Announcement:

Click HERE for online application

Deadline: December 30, 2025

Venue: The event will be held at IFT-UNESP, located at R. Jornalista Aloysio Biondi, 120 – Barra Funda, São Paulo. The easiest way to reach us is by subway or bus, See arrival instructions here.

Accommodation: Participants whose accommodation will be provided by the institute will stay at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista. Hotel recommendations are available here.

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit. Also, if you are staying at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista, please confirm with the Uber/Taxi driver that the hotel is located at Rua Pamplona 83 in Bela Vista (and not in Jardim Etelvina).

BOARDING PASS: All participants, whose travel has been provided or will be reimbursed by ICTP-SAIFR, should bring the boarding pass  upon registration. The return boarding pass (PDF, if online check-in, scan or picture, if physical) should be sent to secretary@ictp-saifr.org by e-mail.

Visa information: Nationals from several countries in Latin America and Europe are exempt from tourist visa. Nationals from Australia, Canada and USA are required to apply for a tourist visa.

Poster presentation: Participants who are presenting a poster MUST BRING A PRINTED BANNER . The banner size should be at most 1 m (width) x 1,5 m (length). We do not accept A4 or A3 paper.

Power outlets: The standard power outlet in Brazil is type N (two round pins + grounding pin). Some European devices are compatible with the Brazilian power outlets. US devices will require an adapter.