The College of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Information Technology held a scientific seminar entitled “Proton Therapy in the Context of Artificial Intelligence: Information Technology Towards Therapeutic Precision,” presented by Assistant Lecturer Qamar Adnan Jassim.

The seminar aimed to introduce the mechanisms of integrating bioinformatics and its blocking systems with the latest radiotherapy techniques based on the physical properties of protons. The scientific foundations of proton therapy were presented, which relies on the positive charge and mass of the proton, leading to direct ionization and precise destruction of certain cancer cells, thus stimulating them to undergo programmed cell death while continuing to regenerate.

The seminar also highlighted that proton therapy is one of the most prominent advanced radiotherapy techniques, distinguished by its ability to precisely target nearby areas while minimizing damage to healthy tissues, unlike some traditional treatment methods, particularly in cases of acute illness, sudden onset of disease, or in children.

The seminar addressed the role of artificial intelligence technologies in analyzing patients’ biological and genetic data, including determining the extent to which treatment cells pass through, measuring their sensitivity, and monitoring harmful mutations. This leads to the exclusive selection of therapeutic constructs and makes treatment more reliable.