Mission of the PTCOG Society
The Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group (PTCOG), founded in 1985, is a non-profit worldwide organization of scientists and professionals interested in proton, light ion and heavy charged particle radiotherapy.
The mission of PTCOG is to promote science, technology and practical clinical application of particle therapy, with the ultimate goal of improving treatment of cancer to the highest possible standards in radiation therapy.
To serve and accomplish its objectives, PTCOG encourages improved and continuing education and promotes global activities in the field of particle radiation therapy. It supports the organization of dedicated international conferences, including scientific meetings and educational sessions.
PTCOG Statutes
The Statutes of the Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group have been adopted in May 2007. An updated version of the Statutes was elaborated in 2015, 2016 and 2024 by Members of PTCOG and by the Executive Committee and the last version was updated and approved in the Steering Committee Meeting of the PTCOG 62 Conference, June 14, 2024, in Singapore. The Statutes can be downloaded here.
Suggestions for further amendments of the Statutes shall be sent to Martin Jermann,