Pioneers of radiotherapy
Looking back on a shared history
In 2021, Siemens Healthineers and Varian combined to form a single company. But, the shared history that has united these teams with impressive legacies extends back much further. In the mid-20th century, both were engaged in research into the best possible radiotherapy technology for cancer treatment. This work pointed to the linear accelerator as the technology that would pave the way for further development. In 1969, Varian and Siemens embarked on a collaboration that would develop into a strategic partnership and ultimately led to a combination of the two companies under the umbrella of Siemens Healthineers in April 2021.