Professor Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu
Medical Director of the Department of Radiation Oncology
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h. c. mult. Anca-Ligia Grosu is one of Germany’s leading specialists in radiation oncology and an internationally recognized expert in high-precision cancer treatment. Since 2007, she has served as Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg.
Before joining Freiburg, Professor Grosu gained extensive international experience at leading institutions in Germany and the United States, including the Technical University of Munich and Harvard Medical School/ Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Her academic leadership is reflected in numerous national and international roles. Professor Grosu is a Member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, President-elect of the German Society of Radiation Oncology, and a member of the Review Board for Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, and Molecular Radiation Biology of the German Research Foundation. She is also an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology and received the Alfred Breit Award of the German Society of Radiation Oncology for her work on integrating biological imaging into treatment planning.
Areas of Expertise
- Personalized radiotherapy guided by advanced biological imaging
- High-precision radiotherapy, including stereotactic radiotherapy and radiosurgery
- Intensity-modulated, image-guided, adaptive, and intraoperative radiotherapy
- Brachytherapy and advanced treatment planning for complex oncological diseases
- Interdisciplinary treatment of brain tumors, neuro-oncological conditions, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and other solid tumors
Research & Innovation
A central priority of Professor Grosu’s research is the integration of biological imaging into radiotherapy planning and monitoring. By combining advanced imaging methods with high-precision radiotherapy techniques, treatment can be tailored more accurately to the biological characteristics of each tumor. This approach supports precise tumor targeting, protection of healthy tissue, and personalized cancer treatment.
Professor Grosu is also involved in developing combined treatment concepts at the interface of radiotherapy and immunotherapy. Her research explores how radiation affects the immune system and how this knowledge can be used to create more effective cancer treatment strategies.
Her scientific work also includes innovative approaches in digital medicine and artificial intelligence in radiation oncology. Professor Grosu is committed to translating scientific advances into clinical practice, offering patients modern, carefully tailored cancer treatment based on the latest evidence and international standards.
Under her leadership, the Department of Radiation Oncology combines advanced technology, interdisciplinary expertise, and scientific innovation. Patients benefit from personalized treatment concepts, close cooperation with the Comprehensive Cancer Center Freiburg, and access to national and international research networks.