University of Calgary

Development (and Physics) of a linac -MR system for real-time guidance of radiotherapy

Submitted by bjtravis on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 10:52am.
Mar 2 2012 - 4:00pm
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Speaker: 
Gino Fallone
Location: 
SB 144

The physics and design of the world’s first operational linac-MR system is presented. SignifIcant mutual interference issues are resolved to deliver real-time guidance by exquisite MR imaging for radiation therapy. The potential is great for significant improvement in clinical outcome using this technique.