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CERN-ICEC-STFC-hosted Workshop on Innovative, Robust and Affordable Medical Linear Accelerators for Challenging Environments
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503/1-001 - Council Chamber (CERN)
Description
Initiate discussions around the technical challenges that need to be overcome for the development of rational and affordable radiotherapy cancer treatment technology for deployment in challenging environments.
Information about the last workshop 7-8 November 2016.
The workshop is by invitation only.
Unfortunately the rules have changed in CERN, please note that the Wifi registration is only possible once connected to the "CERN-Visitors" Wi-Fi network.
Participants
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Welcome cocktail 2h Restaurant 1
Restaurant 1
CERN
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Session I: "Setting the Scene" (Co-Conveners: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh, Charlotte Jamieson) 222/R-001
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08:40
Speaker: C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute)
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Brief Summary of CERN-hosted Workshop in November 2016 10m 222/R-001
November 2016: “Design Characteristics of a Novel Linear Accelerator for Challenging Environments”
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The Cancer Scene in ODA Countries – Cancer Burden vs Resources - Ghana 10m 222/R-001Speaker: Emmanuel Amankwaa-Frempong
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The Cancer Scene in ODA Countries – Cancer Burden vs Resources - Jordan 10m 222/R-001Speaker: Jamal Khader
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The Cancer Scene in ODA Countries – Cancer Burden vs Resources - Nigeria 10m 222/R-001Speaker: Simeon Chinedu ARUAH
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The Cancer Scene in ODA Countries – Cancer Burden vs Resources - Tanzania 10m 222/R-001Speaker: Hellen Makwani
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The Cancer Scene in ODA Countries – Cancer Burden vs Resources - Zambia 10m 222/R-001Speaker: Zubi Zubizarreta
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Preliminary Report: 2017 IAEA Radiation Therapy Survey 5m 222/R-001Speaker: Zubi Zubizarreta
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Speakers: C. Norman Coleman (National Cancer Institute), Charlotte Jamieson, Manjit Dosanjh (CERN)
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Session II: Optimum Treatment Systems for Developing Countries (Convener: David Jaffray) 222/R-001
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Clinical Challenges in the Treatment of Patients with Cancer in Developing Countries 15mSpeaker: Surbhi Grover
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The Modern Technology of Radiation Oncology 15mSpeaker: Jake Van Dyk
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Shortfalls of Current Radiation Therapy Technology in Developing Countries and Opportunities to Overcome the Shortfalls 30mSpeaker: David Jaffray
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Session III: RT Operation (Convener: Ivan Konoplev, Peter McIntosh) 222/R-001
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Introduction and Goals of the sessions 15mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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Important Accelerator Parameters 1hSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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Quality 15mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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Reliability 15mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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Size 15mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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Services Limitations 15mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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Accelerator Technologies (Pro's/Con's) 20mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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Linac Technology Optimisation 10mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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RF Source Options 10mSpeaker: Igor Syratchev (CERN)
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Open Discussion 25mSpeakers: Igor Syratchev (CERN), Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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RT Technology Operation Experience 15mSpeaker: Mr Jake Van Dyk
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Efficiency, Cooling, Controls, Stability, Modularity, Servicing 20mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter McIntosh (STFC)
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What is important efficiency criteria – initial costs or operating costs 10mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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What cooling configurations are deemed appropriate 10mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter McIntosh (STFC)
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What level of controls needed – cost implications? 10mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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What are stability requirements – which components need tight control? 10mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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What are servicing requirements, capability available, how modular does system need to be? 10mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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Costs (Discussion) 20mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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Capital cost boundaries – finding a compromise 10mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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Operating cost boundaries – finding a compromise 10mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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Open Discussion 35mSpeakers: Ivan Konoplev (University of Oxford), Peter Mcintosh
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Group Dinner: CERN VIP Restaurant 2h 30m Glass Box Rest 1
Glass Box Rest 1
CERN
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Session V: Beam Production and Control (Convener: Deepa Angal-Kalinin) 503/1-001 - Council Chamber
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Introduction and goals of the Session 10mSpeaker: Deepa Angal-Kalinin (Daresbuy Laboratory)
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Beam Quality – Scatters and Collimator Systems 15mSpeaker: Jatinder Palta
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Electron Beam Generation and Collection 15mSpeaker: Boris Militsyn (STFC)
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Beam Delivery Options Including Beam Rastering and Scanning 15mSpeaker: Dr Suzie Sheehy (University of Oxford and STFC/ASTeC/RAL)
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Open Discussion Including Subsystems (targets, magnets and their power supplies, vacuum, diagnostics) 35m
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Session VI: Safety and Operability (Convener: Stewart Boogert) 503/1-001 - Council Chamber
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Introduction and goals of the Session 20mSpeaker: Stewart Takashi Boogert (Royal Holloway, University of London)
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Discussion 1h 25m
a) Integrated Safety and QA Subsystems: Includes Ion Chambers, Self-Monitoring, Patient-specific QA
b) Simplified Control and Remote Diagnostics
c) Integrated Shielding; Low Leakage Systems
d) Compactness, Operability and Maintenance (gantry systems and patient positioning)Speaker: Stewart Takashi Boogert (Royal Holloway, University of London)
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Session VII: Computer Applications in Radiation Therapy (Co-Conveners: Jake Van Dyk and David Pistenmaa) 503/1-001 - Council Chamber
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Automated Treatment Planning Systems 20mSpeaker: Laurence Court
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Automated Monitoring of Treatment Delivery 20mSpeaker: Jatinder Palta
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Teaching linear accelerator physics using simulation software 20mSpeaker: Marco Carlone
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Computing for Medical Applications 15m
CERN openlab
Speaker: Alberto Di Meglio (CERN) - 15:00
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Session VIII: Summary, preparation of work-plan and next steps (Co-Conveners: Norman Coleman, Manjit Dosanjh, Charlotte Jamieson) 503/1-001 - Council Chamber
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Summary of sessions and preliminary ideas to develop for R&D projects 1h
Summaries from Session 2 - 7 (10min each)
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Discuss Next Steps 20mSpeakers: Charlotte Jamieson, David Jaffray
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Develop Timeline for Next Steps 20m
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Thank you by co-conveners 5m
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