Projects

The network’s main scientific and technological objectives were split into three closely interlinked work packages:

Development of novel beam imaging and diagnostics systems;

 

Studies into treatment optimization including innovative schemes for beam delivery and enhanced biological and physical models in Monte Carlo codes;

 

R&D into facility design and optimization to ensure optimum patient treatment along with maximum efficiency; 

 

 

 

The following projects were undertaken at partner institutions:

University of Liverpool

  • Halo-Dose correlation in a medical accelerator 

ASI

  • A versatile high-speed radiation detection platform

CERN

  • Improvements on FLUKA for medical applications

CNAO

  • Tumour tracking in particle therapy 
  • Light ion therapy software for data exchange 

CSIC

  • Application of high gradient RF technology for hadron therapy accelerators

GSI

  • R&D into software solutions for a next generation dose delivery system 

IBA

  • Imaging solutions for a novel prompt gamma camera 

LMU

  • Advanced Monte Carlo and imaging methods

MedAustron

  • Treatment facility optimization studies 

PSI

  • RF-based Measurement of Ultra Low charges

UCL

  • Calorimeter for proton therapy and radiography 

University of Manchester

  • Gantry Design for Linac-boosted Protons

University of Seville / CNA

  • Radiobiological effectiveness of protons 

VIALUX

  • Optimization of high-performance 3D/4D surface scanning technology for patient monitoring in radiotherapy environment