Anne-Catherine Heuskin

Prof. Anne-Catherine Heuskin is a physicist with expertise in the field of radiobiology and nanotechnology.

The laboratory possesses an Altaïs Tandetron Linear Accelerator and an X-ray irradiator, allowing to irradiate in vitro cell cultures or small 3D models with charged particles (protons, He+ particles, Li+ ions, carbon ion or photons). The team has also gained experience in the synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles and previously shed light on mechanisms by which gold nanoparticles make tumor cells more sensitive to irradiation. The lab is also able to deliver UHDR proton and alpha beams, in the framework of FLASH effect research. Ultimately, research activities seek to optimize cancer radiation therapy, as well as to achieve a more efficient cancer treatment by combining nanotechnology or other adjuvants  to protontherapy.