CERN-hosted Workshop on Design Characteristics of a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments - Improving global access to radiation therapy
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Europe/Zurich
31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre (CERN)
C. Norman Coleman, MD,
David Pistenmaa, MD
(ICEC),
Manjit Dosanjh, PhD
(CERN)
Description
The purpose of the workshop is to develop design criteria for a reliable, affordable modular linear accelerator that would lead to much improved global access to radiation therapy.
The workshop is by invitation only.
Participants
Ahmed Meghzifene
Ajit Singh
Alberto Degiovanni
Alessandra Lombardi
Allen J. Bakel
Andras Fehervary
Bahram Ghiassee
Bhadrasain Vikram
Bill Loo
Birgit Fleurent
Bruce Curran
Calvin Maurer
Daniel Wendling
Daniele Lajust
Danielle Rodin
David A. Jaffray
David Pistenmaa
Donna OBrien
Eduardo Zubizarreta
Edward Trimble
Eugenia Wendling
Frederick Bordry
Gordon Hardenbergh
Harmar Brereton
Hubert K Foy
Jacek Capala
Jacob Rolf Ferenc Dalnoki Veress
Jacques Bernier
Jeff Buchsbaum
Jeremy Philip Rose
Johan Lof
John Allen
John Hollon
John Welch
Katherine Croft Holt
Kristina Hatcher
Lance Garrison
Lawrence Roth
Lea Pipman
Luigi Picardi
Manjit Dosanjh
Mary Evans Gospodarowicz
Massoud Samiei
Maurizio Vretenar
Mei Ling Yap
Miles Pomper
Mira Shah
Mu Young Lee
Nellie Enwerem-Bromson
Norman Coleman
Onyinye Balogun
Patricia Hardenbergh
Pawel Krawczyk
Przemyslaw Adrich
Randall Howell
Raymond Miralbell
Rebecca Fahrig
Richard Lanza
Roger Spottiswoode
Romain Sahli
Ron Cobbs
Sami Tantawi
Silvia Formenti
Slawomir Wronka
Stefan Scheib
Steve Myers
Sumaira Zeeshan
Surbhi Grover
Sylvia Lanza
Thomas O'Brien
Ugo Amaldi
Virginia Greco
Warren Kilby
Yakov Pipman
Yolande Lievens
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Coffee and Registration 31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area
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I. Welcome to CERN: Frederick Bordry 31/3-004 - IT AmphitheatreSpeaker: Frederick Bordry (CERN)
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II. Welcome and Goals of the Workshop: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh and David Pistenmaa 31/3-004 - IT AmphitheatreSpeakers: C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute), David Pistenmaa, Manjit Dosanjh
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III. Unique Partnerships to Improve Radiation Oncology in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Moderator: Manjit Dosanjh 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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III. A. Summary of findings of the Global Task Force for Radiation Control Cancer (GTFRCC)Speaker: Mary Gospodarowicz
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III. B. Balancing Equity and Advancement in Radiotherapy: How Economics Can Help Solve Global Health ChallengesSpeaker: Danielle Rodin
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III. C. Cobalt-60 and Cancer Treatment: the NNSA Radiological Security MissionSpeaker: Katherine Holt
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III. D. Treatment not Terror: Improving Cancer Treatment while Reducing Security RisksSpeaker: Miles Pomper
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Coffee Break 31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area
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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 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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IV. A. IAEA's perspectiveSpeaker: Zubi Zubizarreta
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IV. B. Open Discussion
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a) A. Historical perspective: Massoud SamieiSpeaker: Massoud Samiei
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b) B. IAEA’s perspective: Zubi ZubizarretaSpeaker: Zubi Zubizarreta
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c) C. Industry’s experience?
- Elekta: TBN
- Varian: Andras Fehervary
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V. Design Considerations for a Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments - Moderator: Richard Lanza 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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V. A. Radiation Oncology in Africa; Current State and Future GoalsSpeaker: Surbhi Grover
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V. B. Machine Parameters and Machine Operational Features to Satisfy RequirementsSpeaker: Ahmed Meghzifene
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V. C. “Dreamliner” Novel Linear Accelerator Features for Challenging EnvironmentsSpeaker: David Pistenmaa (ICEC)
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VI. NASA’s Experience in the Modular Design of Complex Systems 31/3-004 - IT AmphitheatreSpeaker: Ron Cobbs
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Lunch 31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area
31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area
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VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.: A. Technical presentations Co-Moderators: Ugo Amaldi, Alberto Degiovanni 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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VII. A. 1. Goals of Session VIISpeakers: Alberto Degiovanni (CERN), Ugo Amaldi (TERA Foundation (IT))
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VII. A. 2. Experience gained from the GlobalDiagnostiX projectSpeaker: Romain Sahli
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VII. A. 3. Problems posed by "difficult" environments to present linac-based systemsSpeaker: John Allen
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VII. A. 4. Electron Linac Projects in Pakistan with CERN supportSpeaker: Sumaira Zeeshan
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VII. A. 5. IORT linac and possible developmentsSpeaker: Luigi Picardi
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VII. A. 6. Experience on Electron Linacs at NCBJ (Poland)Speaker: Przemek Adrich
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VII. A. 8. Lower cost RT through new software tools (optimization and automation)Speaker: Johan Lof
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VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.: A. Technical presentations Co-Moderators: Ugo Amaldi, Alberto Degiovanni 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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VII. A. 9. Shielding in "difficult" environmentsSpeaker: Pawel Krawczyk
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VII. A. 10. PHASER: Application of Advanced RF Linac Technology to Medical AcceleratorsSpeakers: Billy Loo, Sami Tantawi
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VII. A. 11. General Design Considerations on Structures, Power Sources and AccessoriesSpeaker: Maurizio Vretenar
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VII. A. 12. ConclusionsSpeaker: Ugo Amaldi (TERA Foundation (IT))
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VII. Options for Achieving a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments; Exploiting advances in technology.: B. Open discussion Co-Moderators: Ugo Amaldi, Alberto Degiovanni and David Pistenmaa 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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VII. B. Open discussion. Co-moderators: Ugo Amaldi, Alberto Degiovanni and David Pistenmaa
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Group Dinner: CERN VIP Restaurant Glass Box Rest 1
Glass Box Rest 1
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AFRICSIS: A model for scientific collaboration in Sub-Saharan Africa. Speaker: Hubert Foy
Prospects of Achieving Sustainable Development Goals from the Perspective of Gaborone, Botswana. Speaker: Surbhi Grover
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Coffee and Registration 31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area
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VIII. Summary of Design Characteristics for a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments: Moderator: David Jaffray 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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VIII. A. Recommendations emanating from Session VIISpeakers: Alberto Degiovanni (CERN), Ugo Amaldi (TERA Foundation (IT))
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VIII. B. Open discussion
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IX. What Will it Take to Make it Happen?: Moderator: Bruce Curran 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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IX. A. How do we translate design characteristics into a working machine (From machine shop to the clinic)?Speaker: Jacques Bernier (GSMN)
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IX. B. Challenges in introducing new technology in the developing worldSpeaker: Andras Fehervary
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IX. C. Entrepreneurial strategies to make it happenSpeaker: Ajit Singh
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IX. D. Determining the cost of new technologies such as the linear accelerator under considerationSpeaker: Yolande Lievens
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X. Essential and Sustainable Infrastructure Needs in Challenging Environments: Moderator: Norman Coleman: A. Physical Infrastructure Requirements and Opportunities in Challenging Environments 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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X. A. 1. Clinical considerations
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X. A. 2. Equipment and facility needs.Speaker: Ahmed Meghzifene
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Lunch 31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area
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X. Essential and Sustainable Infrastructure Needs in Challenging Environments: Moderator: Norman Coleman: B. Technology to Connect the World: Moderator: Patti Hardenbergh 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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X. B. 1. Using modern technology to share medical knowledge worldwideSpeaker: Zubi Zubizarreta
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X. Essential and Sustainable Infrastructure Needs in Challenging Environments: Moderator: Norman Coleman: C. Panel Discussion: Estimating the Needs and Planning for Sustainable Training of Professional and Ancillary Personnel in Developing Countries. Moderator: Yolande Lievens 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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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, MPWBSpeakers: Ahmed Meghzifene, Bruce Curran, C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute), Nelly Enwerem-Bromson, Patti Hardenbergh, Dr Yakov Pipman (MPWB)
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X. C. 3. Open discussion
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XII. Concluding Remarks by Workshop Co-organizers 31/3-004 - IT AmphitheatreSpeakers: C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute), David Pistenmaa (ICEC), Manjit Dosanjh (CERN)
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XI. Recommendations from the Workshop and Plans for the Future: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh and David Pistenmaa: A. Summary of recommendations from the Workshop 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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XI. A. 1. Design characteristics for a novel linear accelerator for challenging environmentsSpeaker: Alberto Degiovanni (CERN)
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XI. A. 2. Achieving and sustaining the necessary infrastructure in challenging environments: Can we get by with less?Speaker: Bhadrasain Vikram
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XI. A. 3. Estimating the needs and planning for sustainable training of radiotherapy professional and ancillary staff in developing countriesSpeaker: Onyinye Balogun
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XI. Recommendations from the Workshop and Plans for the Future: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh and David Pistenmaa: B. Next steps: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh and David Pistenmaa 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
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XI. B. Next steps
- Preparation of a Summary Report of the Workshop
- Dissemination of information from the Workshop
- Recommended additional actions
Speakers: C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute), David Pistenmaa (ICEC), Manjit Dosanjh (CERN)
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