Advanced imaging system for Medical Applications

The i-TED project aims to demonstrate the applicability of a gamma-ray imaging system in intraoperative Radio-Guided Surgery and neutron dose assessment in boron-neutron capture therapy.

Subsidie
€ 150.000
2023

Projectdetails

Introduction

i-TED is a gamma-ray imaging system that was fully developed and successfully applied for nuclear astrophysics experiments at CERN n_TOF in the previous HYMNS ERC CoG.

System Characteristics

i-TED was designed for the highest possible detection sensitivity, and it is also characterized by its modularity, portability, and low sensitivity to neutron-induced backgrounds.

These characteristics make the developed system potentially very attractive for several emerging applications in health and life science.

Potential Applications

Indeed, Compton imagers are expected to provide a breakthrough innovation potential in the fields of:

  1. Ion-range monitoring in hadron therapy
  2. Intraoperative Radio-Guided Surgery (RGS)
  3. Dose-monitoring in boron-neutron capture therapy (BNCT)
  4. Theranostics (radioisotopes that serve for both therapy and diagnostics)

Project Aim

Thus, the aim of this POC proposal is to perform first proof-of-concept measurements with readily available i-TED Compton cameras for demonstrating their applicability and advantages in two of these fields:

  • Intraoperative RGS
  • Neutron dose assessment in BNCT

Technical Readiness Levels

We also aim at addressing the corresponding technical-readiness levels (TRLs) for each application, which seems the most convenient approach for an efficient transfer of the developed technology towards society.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 150.000
Totale projectbegroting€ 150.000

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-11-2023
Einddatum31-12-2025
Subsidiejaar2023

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICASpenvoerder
  • UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA
  • AIMPLAS - ASOCIACION DE INVESTIGACION DE MATERIALES PLASTICOS Y CONEXAS

Land(en)

Spain

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