Volker Budach

Prof. Dr. Volker Budach is a radiation oncologist at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. He chairs the Tumour Centre Berlin and the EORTC-Radiooncology Group. Dr. Budach also chairs the ROG Working Party on Head and Neck Cancer. He specializes in VMAT and IMRT techniques for cancer treatment.

Clinical Specialization and Methods

Dr. Budach uses radiation therapy for oncological cases. He treats conditions such as prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and throat cancer. His technical expertise includes:

• VMAT (Volumetrically Modulated Arc Therapy) – a method that delivers precise radiation doses while rotating around the patient
• IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy) – a technique that matches radiation beams to the exact shape of a tumor
• CyberKnife radiosurgery
• Brachytherapy – a procedure that involves placing radioactive material inside the body near a tumor
• External beam radiotherapy

Professional Roles and Leadership

Dr. Budach holds several leadership positions. He is a founding member of the Interdisciplinary Head and Neck Group. This group operates within the German Cancer Society (DKG).

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Budach contributed to numerous peer-reviewed articles. His work appears in both national and international medical journals. These publications focus on outcomes in radiation oncology and head and neck cancer. He remains an active member of multiple international medical societies.

Education and Training

• 1972 – Universities of Heidelberg and Kiel – Medical Studies
• 1980 – University of Essen – Training in Radiation Oncology and Diagnostic Radiology