Development of a Multileaf Collimator for Proton Radiotherapy
Abstract
This report is the annual report for Phase one, out of three phases, of a DOD grant that was given to UPENN and Walter Reed Medical center to develop Proton Therapy center. This report describes the seventh year of a project to design and construct multileaf collimators (MLC) to be used in proton radiotherapy, the sixth year of the project to develop scanned beam technology for proton radiotherapy, and the fifth year of the project to develop image guided treatment protocols for proton therapy. This research project is a joint collaborative effort between the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), and is part of a larger project to build a state-of-the-art proton radiotherapy facility in Philadelphia. The accomplishments during the past year of the project are described in this report.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA574243
Entities
People
- Derek Dolney
- James Mcdonough
- Neha Vapiwala
- Ramesh Rengan
- Zelig Tochner
Organizations
- University of Pennsylvania