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

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31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre (CERN)

31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

CERN

Route de Meyrin 385, Geneva, Switzerland
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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.

2016-11-04-AGENDA.pdf
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  • Monday 7 November
    • 08:00
      Coffee and Registration 31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area

      31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area

      CERN
    • 1
      I. Welcome to CERN: Frederick Bordry 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

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      Speaker: Frederick Bordry (CERN)
    • 2
      II. Welcome and Goals of the Workshop: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh and David Pistenmaa 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

      Route de Meyrin 385, Geneva, Switzerland
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      Speakers: C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute), David Pistenmaa, Manjit Dosanjh
      CERN Workshop coleman intro v3.2.pdf
      Whatโ€™s nextCERN coleman.pptx
    • III. Unique Partnerships to Improve Radiation Oncology in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Moderator: Manjit Dosanjh 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

      Route de Meyrin 385, Geneva, Switzerland
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    • 09:50
      Coffee Break 31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area

      31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area

      CERN
    • 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

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

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    • V. Design Considerations for a Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments - Moderator: Richard Lanza 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

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    • 12
      VI. NASAโ€™s Experience in the Modular Design of Complex Systems 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

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      Speaker: Ron Cobbs
      Modular_Design_of_Complex_Systems_FINAL_v3.pdf
    • 12:00
      Lunch 31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area

      31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area

      CERN
    • 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

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

      Route de Meyrin 385, Geneva, Switzerland
      105
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    • 15:05
      Coffee break 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

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      105
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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

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

      Route de Meyrin 385, Geneva, Switzerland
      105
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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

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

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      • 25
        VII. B. Open discussion. Co-moderators: Ugo Amaldi, Alberto Degiovanni and David Pistenmaa
    • 19:00
      Group Dinner: CERN VIP Restaurant Glass Box Rest 1

      Glass Box Rest 1

      CERN

      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
    • 08:00
      Coffee and Registration 31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area

      31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area

      CERN
    • VIII. Summary of Design Characteristics for a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments: Moderator: David Jaffray 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

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    • 09:50
      Coffee Break 31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area

      31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area

      CERN
    • IX. What Will it Take to Make it Happen?: Moderator: Bruce Curran 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

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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

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

      Route de Meyrin 385, Geneva, Switzerland
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    • 12:00
      Lunch 31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area

      31-3-009 IT Amphitheatre coffee area

      CERN
    • 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

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

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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

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

      Route de Meyrin 385, Geneva, Switzerland
      105
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    • 14:30
      Coffee break 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

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    • 38
      XII. Concluding Remarks by Workshop Co-organizers 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

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      Speakers: 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: A. Summary of recommendations from the Workshop 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

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      CERN hosted workshop-Next Steps.pdf
      CERN hosted workshop-Next Steps.pptx
      • 39
        XI. A. 1. Design characteristics for a novel linear accelerator for challenging environments
        Speaker: Alberto Degiovanni (CERN)
        Design characteristics for a novel linear accelerator_ICEC_AD_08-11-2016.pdf
      • 40
        XI. A. 2. Achieving and sustaining the necessary infrastructure in challenging environments: Can we get by with less?
        Speaker: Bhadrasain Vikram
      • 41
        XI. A. 3. Estimating the needs and planning for sustainable training of radiotherapy professional and ancillary staff in developing countries
        Speaker: Onyinye Balogun
    • 15:50
      Coffee break 31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

      Route de Meyrin 385, Geneva, Switzerland
      105
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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

      31/3-004 - IT Amphitheatre

      CERN

      Route de Meyrin 385, Geneva, Switzerland
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      CERN hosted workshop-Next Steps.pdf
      CERN hosted workshop-Next Steps.pptx
      • 42
        XI. B. Next steps
        1. Preparation of a Summary Report of the Workshop
        2. Dissemination of information from the Workshop
        3. Recommended additional actions
        Speakers: C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute), David Pistenmaa (ICEC), Manjit Dosanjh (CERN)
        CERN hosted workshop-Next Steps.pdf
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