CERN-hosted Workshop on Design Characteristics of a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments - Improving global access to radiation therapy

Contribution List

2. I. Welcome to CERN: Frederick Bordry

Frederick Bordry (CERN)

07/11/2016, 08:30

3. II. Welcome and Goals of the Workshop: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh and David Pistenmaa

C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute), David Pistenmaa, Manjit Dosanjh

07/11/2016, 08:35

4. III. A. Summary of findings of the Global Task Force for Radiation Control Cancer (GTFRCC)

Mary Gospodarowicz

07/11/2016, 08:50

III. Unique Partnerships to Improve Radiation Oncology in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Moderator: Manjit Dosanjh

18. III. B. Balancing Equity and Advancement in Radiotherapy: How Economics Can Help Solve Global Health Challenges

Danielle Rodin

07/11/2016, 09:05

III. Unique Partnerships to Improve Radiation Oncology in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Moderator: Manjit Dosanjh

41. III. C. Cobalt-60 and Cancer Treatment: the NNSA Radiological Security Mission

Katherine Holt

07/11/2016, 09:20

III. Unique Partnerships to Improve Radiation Oncology in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Moderator: Manjit Dosanjh

19. III. D. Treatment not Terror: Improving Cancer Treatment while Reducing Security Risks

Miles Pomper

07/11/2016, 09:35

III. Unique Partnerships to Improve Radiation Oncology in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Moderator: Manjit Dosanjh

20. IV. A. IAEA's perspective

Zubi Zubizarreta

07/11/2016, 10:25

IV. Lessons from Past and Current Radiation Therapy Initiatives: What Works or Does not Work in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, and Why: Moderator: Yakov Pipman

8. IV. B. Open Discussion

07/11/2016, 10:45

IV. Lessons from Past and Current Radiation Therapy Initiatives: What Works or Does not Work in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, and Why: Moderator: Yakov Pipman

22. V. A. Radiation Oncology in Africa; Current State and Future Goals

Surbhi Grover

07/11/2016, 11:00

V. Design Considerations for a Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments - Moderator: Richard Lanza

23. V. B. Machine Parameters and Machine Operational Features to Satisfy Requirements

Ahmed Meghzifene

07/11/2016, 11:15

V. Design Considerations for a Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments - Moderator: Richard Lanza

24. V. C. “Dreamliner” Novel Linear Accelerator Features for Challenging Environments

David Pistenmaa (ICEC)

07/11/2016, 11:35

V. Design Considerations for a Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments - Moderator: Richard Lanza

25. VI. NASA’s Experience in the Modular Design of Complex Systems

Ron Cobbs

07/11/2016, 11:40

46. VII. A. 1. Goals of Session VII

Alberto Degiovanni (CERN), Ugo Amaldi (TERA Foundation (IT))

07/11/2016, 13:00

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

47. VII. A. 2. Experience gained from the GlobalDiagnostiX project

Romain Sahli

07/11/2016, 13:05

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

51. VII. A. 3. Problems posed by "difficult" environments to present linac-based systems

John Allen

07/11/2016, 13:22

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

50. VII. A. 4. Electron Linac Projects in Pakistan with CERN support

Sumaira Zeeshan

07/11/2016, 13:39

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

48. VII. A. 5. IORT linac and possible developments

Luigi Picardi

07/11/2016, 13:56

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

49. VII. A. 6. Experience on Electron Linacs at NCBJ (Poland)

Przemek Adrich

07/11/2016, 14:13

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

52. VII. A. 7. Robust X-ray imaging

David Jaffray

07/11/2016, 14:30

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

53. VII. A. 8. Lower cost RT through new software tools (optimization and automation)

Johan Lof

07/11/2016, 14:47

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

54. VII. A. 9. Shielding in "difficult" environments

Pawel Krawczyk

07/11/2016, 15:30

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

56. VII. A. 10. PHASER: Application of Advanced RF Linac Technology to Medical Accelerators

Billy Loo, Sami Tantawi

07/11/2016, 15:47

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

55. VII. A. 11. General Design Considerations on Structures, Power Sources and Accessories

Maurizio Vretenar

07/11/2016, 16:04

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

57. VII. A. 12. Conclusions

Ugo Amaldi (TERA Foundation (IT))

07/11/2016, 16:21

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

43. VII. B. Open discussion. Co-moderators: Ugo Amaldi, Alberto Degiovanni and David Pistenmaa

07/11/2016, 16:30

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

44. VIII. A. Recommendations emanating from Session VII

Alberto Degiovanni (CERN), Ugo Amaldi (TERA Foundation (IT))

08/11/2016, 08:35

VIII. Summary of Design Characteristics for a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments: Moderator: David Jaffray

45. VIII. B. Open discussion

08/11/2016, 09:00

VIII. Summary of Design Characteristics for a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments: Moderator: David Jaffray

30. IX. A. How do we translate design characteristics into a working machine (From machine shop to the clinic)?

Jacques Bernier (GSMN)

08/11/2016, 10:25

IX. What Will it Take to Make it Happen?: Moderator: Bruce Curran

31. IX. B. Challenges in introducing new technology in the developing world

Andras Fehervary

08/11/2016, 10:40

IX. What Will it Take to Make it Happen?: Moderator: Bruce Curran

34. IX. C. Entrepreneurial strategies to make it happen

Ajit Singh

08/11/2016, 10:55

IX. What Will it Take to Make it Happen?: Moderator: Bruce Curran

32. IX. D. Determining the cost of new technologies such as the linear accelerator under consideration

Yolande Lievens

08/11/2016, 11:10

IX. What Will it Take to Make it Happen?: Moderator: Bruce Curran

35. X. A. 1. Clinical considerations

C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute)

08/11/2016, 11:30

X. Essential and Sustainable Infrastructure Needs in Challenging Environments: Moderator: Norman Coleman

Norman Coleman for Niloy Datta

58. X. A. 2. Equipment and facility needs.

Ahmed Meghzifene

08/11/2016, 11:45

X. Essential and Sustainable Infrastructure Needs in Challenging Environments: Moderator: Norman Coleman

36. X. B. 1. Using modern technology to share medical knowledge worldwide

Zubi Zubizarreta

08/11/2016, 13:00

X. Essential and Sustainable Infrastructure Needs in Challenging Environments: Moderator: Norman Coleman

59. X. C. 1. Overview by the moderator

Yolande Lievens

08/11/2016, 13:25

X. Essential and Sustainable Infrastructure Needs in Challenging Environments: Moderator: Norman Coleman

60. X. C. 2. Presentations by panel members: Norman Coleman, ICEC; Bruce Curran, AAPM; Nelly Enwerem-Bromson, IAEA; Patricia Hardenbergh, ASTRO; Ahmed Meghzifene, IAEA; Yakov Pipman, MPWB

Ahmed Meghzifene, Bruce Curran, C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute), Nelly Enwerem-Bromson, Patti Hardenbergh, Dr Yakov Pipman (MPWB)

08/11/2016, 13:30

X. Essential and Sustainable Infrastructure Needs in Challenging Environments: Moderator: Norman Coleman

61. X. C. 3. Open discussion

08/11/2016, 14:00

X. Essential and Sustainable Infrastructure Needs in Challenging Environments: Moderator: Norman Coleman

17. XII. Concluding Remarks by Workshop Co-organizers

C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute), David Pistenmaa (ICEC), Manjit Dosanjh (CERN)

08/11/2016, 15:00

62. XI. A. 1. Design characteristics for a novel linear accelerator for challenging environments

Alberto Degiovanni (CERN)

08/11/2016, 15:05

XI. Recommendations from the Workshop and Plans for the Future: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh and David Pistenmaa

63. XI. A. 2. Achieving and sustaining the necessary infrastructure in challenging environments: Can we get by with less?

Bhadrasain Vikram

08/11/2016, 15:20

XI. Recommendations from the Workshop and Plans for the Future: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh and David Pistenmaa

64. XI. A. 3. Estimating the needs and planning for sustainable training of radiotherapy professional and ancillary staff in developing countries

Onyinye Balogun

08/11/2016, 15:35

XI. Recommendations from the Workshop and Plans for the Future: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh and David Pistenmaa

39. XI. B. Next steps

C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute), David Pistenmaa (ICEC), Manjit Dosanjh (CERN)

08/11/2016, 16:20

XI. Recommendations from the Workshop and Plans for the Future: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh and David Pistenmaa

1. Preparation of a Summary Report of the Workshop
2. Dissemination of information from the Workshop
3. Recommended additional actions

21. IV. C. Industry's experience

Andras Fehervary

IV. Lessons from Past and Current Radiation Therapy Initiatives: What Works or Does not Work in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, and Why: Moderator: Yakov Pipman

33. IX. E. How do you deal with cost-effectiveness of a new linear accelerator and its implications for low-resource settings?

Danielle Rodin

IX. What Will it Take to Make it Happen?: Moderator: Bruce Curran

42. VII. (Part 2) A. Technical presentations. Co-moderators: Ugo Amaldi and Alberto Degiovanni

Alberto Degiovanni (CERN), Ugo Amaldi (TERA Foundation (IT))

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

10 Design Considerations (Accelerator Structure operating Frequency; Types of Structure; Power Sources (? Magnetrons); Multi-leaf collimator): Maurizio Vretenar
11 PHASER: Application of Advanced RF Linac Technology to Medical Accelerators: Sami Tantawi and Billy Loo
12 Conclusions: Ugo Amaldi

27. VII. B. Considerations at TERA

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

28. VII. C. Considerations from other organizations

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

29. VII. D. Open Discussion

VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.

37. X. C. Panel Discussion: Planning for Sustainable Training of Professional and Ancillary Personnel in Developing Countries. Moderator: Yolande Lievens

Yolande Lievens

X. Essential and Sustainable Infrastructure Needs in Challenging Environments: Moderator: Norman Coleman

1. Overview by the moderator
2. Presentations by panel members: Norman Coleman, ICEC; Bruce Curran, AAPM; Nelly Enwerem-Bromson, IAEA; Patricia Hardenbergh, ASTRO; Ahmed Meghzifene, IAEA; Yakov Pipman, MPWB
3. Open discussion

38. XI. A. Summary of recommendations from the Workshop

C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute), David Pistenmaa (ICEC), Manjit Dosanjh (CERN)

XI. Recommendations from the Workshop and Plans for the Future: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh and David Pistenmaa

3:00 - 1. Design characteristics for a novel linear accelerator for challenging environments: Alberto Degiovanni or designee
3:15 - 2. Achieving and sustaining the necessary infrastructure in challenging environments: Can we get by with less? Vik Vikram
3:30 - 3. Estimating the needs and planning for sustainable training of radiotherapy professional and ancillary staff in developing...