X-RATE: A novel radiation detector platform to realize new opportunities in radiotherapy at the Australian Synchrotron [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Michael Lerch (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Alberto Bravin ,  Dr Daniel Hausermann ,  Dr Marco Petasecca ,  Dr Susanna Guatelli
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Brief description Microbeam Radiation Therapy (MRT) is an emerging X-ray radiosurgery modality that offers new hope for the treatment of brain cancer and other human brain diseases. A tissue equivalent radiation dosimetry system is essential for upcoming MRT human trials to precisely verify treatment plans. We are recognized world leaders in real-time silicon detector instrumentation for radiation dosimetry. We plan to develop and demonstrate X-RATE, the X-ray Real-time Active Tissue Equivalent dosimeter.

Funding Amount $AUD 347,541.27

Funding Scheme Development Grants

Notes Development Grant