The EU-RAPTOR project The RAPTOR (Real-time Adaptive Particle Therapy Of canceR) project is a European H2020-MSCA-ITN grant that aims to advance particle therapy by incorporating online/real-time adaptation techniques to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients. Traditional radiotherapy relies on static treatment plans based on pre-treatment imaging, assuming that the patient's anatomy remains unchanged throughout the course of treatment. However, anatomical changes and uncertainties during treatment can compromise treatment efficacy. The RAPTOR project aims to address this challenge by developing and implementing real-time adaptive PT strategies. The RAPTOR project brings together leading experts in the field of particle therapy from different institutions across Europe. Through close collaboration and knowledge sharing, the consortium aims to accelerate the translation of advances in online adaptive therapy into clinical practice. The main objectives of the RAPTOR project are i) to enable on-board volumetric image guidance for online adaptive PT planning; ii) to streamline the adaptive planning procedures through automated and rapidly adaptable treatment plan optimisation; and iii) to develop methods for independent verification of the adapted treatment plans. The presentation will outline the overall structure of the project and present the main achievements to date.

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