Development of a Multileaf Collimator for Proton Therapy
Abstract
This final report describes the work that was done during the past eight years of work on the award. The main focus during the initial 5 years of the project was to develop design and construct- FDA approved multileaf collimator (MLC) to be used clinically in the proton therapy center at UPENN. During these years a work on Phase 2 and 3 of the projects started and once the proton center opened in January of 2010 phase 2 and 3 moved to the center stage and the work focused on the development of scanned beam technology for proton therapy and the development of adaptive, image guided, telemedicine and techniques for quality and efficient proton therapy. This research project is a joint collaborative effort between the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), currently in Bethesda Maryland, and is part of a larger project to build a state-of-the-art proton radiotherapy facility in Philadelphia and development of telemedicine for proton radiotherapy for the US military.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA601961
Entities
People
- Chris Ainsley
- Derek Dolney
- James Mcdonough
- Maura Kirk
- Neha Vapiwala
- Zelig Tochner
Organizations
- University of Pennsylvania