Unified platform for real time QA in radiation therapy in brachytherapy based on high resolution silicon detectors (Magic Plate) [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers Rozenfeld Prof Anatoly B; Dr Marco Petasecca; Dr Susanna Guatelli; A/Prof Peter E Metcalfe; A/Prof Michael Jackson; A/Prof Martin G Carolan

Brief description This project will design and manufacture new devices for measuring the amount of radiation given to the patient during radiotherapy. This will improve the accuracy and safety of cancer treatment as well as greatly reducing the time needed to perform essential safety checks.

Funding Amount $300,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects