Alina Sturdza received the prestigious Strebel Medaille

One of the key moments of the Drei-Länder Symposium für Brachytherapie was the recognition of Dr. Alina Sturdza, who received the prestigious Strebel Medaille for her outstanding contributions to MRI-based image-guided brachytherapy in gynecology.

As a radiation oncologist and GYN Onc site leader at the Medical University of Vienna, Dr. Sturdza has made a profound impact through her research, clinical work, and teaching. She is widely known for her scientific publications on RetroEMBRACE, EMBRACE, nomogram predicting overall survival, re-irradiation of gynecological tumors, and brachytherapy training surveys. Additionally, she played a leading role in developing the brachytherapy curriculum for the EuroBT fellowship, shaping the next generation of specialists. Dr. Sturdza is also an exceptional mentor and teacher at BrachyAcademy clinical workshops in Vienna, Mumbai, and Rome, inspiring professionals worldwide.