Very fast, accurate and low dose imaging for radiotherapy treatments [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Ricky O'Brien (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr JanJakob Sonke ,  Dr ChunChien Shieh ,  Prof Gary Froyland ,  Prof Shalini Vinod

Brief description This project will reduce scan times and imaging dose by an order of magnitude for an imaging modality that is the standard of care for lung cancer patients receiving radiotherapy. Specifically, scan times reduce from 4min to below 60sec, image quality will be improved and imaging dose will be reduced by 85%. These improvements not only improve treatment efficacy by improving the accuracy of radiotherapy delivery, they reduce treatment times and reduce discomfort to the patient.

Funding Amount $650,651.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant