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

Name: CERN-hosted Workshop on Design Characteristics of a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments - Improving global access to radiation therapy
Start: 2016-11-07T08:00:00+01:00
End: 2016-11-08T17:30:00+01:00
Location: CERN

7 Nov 2016, 08:00 → 8 Nov 2016, 17:30 Europe/Zurich

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CERN

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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

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Monday 7 November
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- Tue 8 Nov
- 08:00
  
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  I. Welcome to CERN: Frederick Bordry 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre
  
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  Speaker: 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 Amphitheatre
  
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  Speakers: 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 Challenges
    
    Speaker: Danielle Rodin
    
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    III. C. Cobalt-60 and Cancer Treatment: the NNSA Radiological Security Mission
    
    Speaker: Katherine Holt
    
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    III. D. Treatment not Terror: Improving Cancer Treatment while Reducing Security Risks
    
    Speaker: Miles Pomper
    
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- 09:50
  
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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 perspective
    
    Speaker: Zubi Zubizarreta
    
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    IV. B. Open Discussion
    
    a) A. Historical perspective: Massoud Samiei
    
    Speaker: Massoud Samiei
    
    b) B. IAEA’s perspective: Zubi Zubizarreta
    
    Speaker: Zubi Zubizarreta
    
    c) C. Industry’s experience?
    
    Elekta: TBN
    
    Varian: Andras Fehervary
- 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 Goals
    
    Speaker: Surbhi Grover
    
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    V. B. Machine Parameters and Machine Operational Features to Satisfy Requirements
    
    Speaker: Ahmed Meghzifene
    
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    V. C. “Dreamliner” Novel Linear Accelerator Features for Challenging Environments
    
    Speaker: David Pistenmaa (ICEC)
    
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  Speaker: Ron Cobbs
  
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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 VII
    
    Speakers: Alberto Degiovanni (CERN), Ugo Amaldi (TERA Foundation (IT))
    
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    VII. A. 2. Experience gained from the GlobalDiagnostiX project
    
    Speaker: Romain Sahli
    
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    VII. A. 3. Problems posed by "difficult" environments to present linac-based systems
    
    Speaker: John Allen
    
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    VII. A. 4. Electron Linac Projects in Pakistan with CERN support
    
    Speaker: Sumaira Zeeshan
    
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    VII. A. 5. IORT linac and possible developments
    
    Speaker: 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. 7. Robust X-ray imaging
    
    Speaker: David Jaffray
    
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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" environments
    
    Speaker: Pawel Krawczyk
    
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    VII. A. 10. PHASER: Application of Advanced RF Linac Technology to Medical Accelerators
    
    Speakers: Billy Loo, Sami Tantawi
    
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    VII. A. 11. General Design Considerations on Structures, Power Sources and Accessories
    
    Speaker: Maurizio Vretenar
    
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    VII. A. 12. Conclusions
    
    Speaker: Ugo Amaldi (TERA Foundation (IT))
- 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
- 19:00
  
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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
Tuesday 8 November
- Mon 7 Nov
- Tue 8 Nov
- 08:00
  
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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 VII
    
    Speakers: Alberto Degiovanni (CERN), Ugo Amaldi (TERA Foundation (IT))
    
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    VIII. B. Open discussion
- 09:50
  
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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 world
    
    Speaker: Andras Fehervary
    
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    IX. C. Entrepreneurial strategies to make it happen
    
    Speaker: Ajit Singh
    
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    IX. D. Determining the cost of new technologies such as the linear accelerator under consideration
    
    Speaker: 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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    Speaker: C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute)
    
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    X. A. 2. Equipment and facility needs.
    
    Speaker: Ahmed Meghzifene
    
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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 worldwide
    
    Speaker: Zubi Zubizarreta
    
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    X. C. 1. Overview by the moderator
    
    Speaker: Yolande Lievens
    
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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, MPWB
    
    Speakers: 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 Amphitheatre
  
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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 environments
    
    Speaker: 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 countries
    
    Speaker: 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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