RAPTOR Consortium

Wrapping up an exciting week of innovation and collaboration in Dresden! ?? From our ESRs taking part in a grant-writing workshop ???and sharpening their skills to thought-provoking presentations ???on their cutting-edge research, the RAPTOR ?? final conference has been packed with energy and insights into the latest advances in online adaptive particle therapy! ?? And this is just the beginning! ?? While the RAPTOR Consortium’s activities are nearing their end, stay tuned for the future! ?? The new RAPTOR+ Consortium ? aims to keep pushing the boundaries of adaptive particle therapy and expanding our focus – to include not only anatomy-based adaptations but also biomarker-driven strategies to further personalise cancer care! ??? #RAPTOR #EUfunded #RadiationOncology #ProtonTherapy #cancerresearch #particletherapy #medicalphysics #adaptivetherapy #NextGenTherapy

Building on our progress and planning for a bright future! ?? Yesterday, our Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) took the stage to present their research results within RAPTOR, showcasing their contributions to advancing real-time adaptive particle therapy, pushing the boundaries of precision and personalisation in cancer care. ?? Following their presentations, the ESRs participated in three parallel sessions focused on exploring future directions beyond RAPTOR: ? ?? Cost-effective realisation of online adaptive therapy ? ?? Technological improvements for different tumour locations ? ?? Concepts beyond anatomy-based adaptations These discussions sparked great ideas on how to refine and expand adaptive therapy to better meet patient needs and push the boundaries of precision medicine. ???? Stay tuned for today's events! ?????? Today, we are diving into the status quo and implementation of online adaptive particle therapy. ?? ?? PSI has already demonstrated the first clinical implementation of a daily online adaptive proton therapy (DAPT) workflow. By re-optimising treatment plans using daily CT images and an efficient quality assurance protocol, they showed that a fully adaptive workflow could be integrated within the typical treatment timeslot. ?? We will also hear from the ProtOnART consortium, a unique collaboration of research centres, clinics, and industry partners working to transform adaptive proton therapy into a clinical reality. ?? Additionally, there will be an exciting session on MR-guided proton therapy prototype. This innovative system, developed at OncoRay in Dresden, combines a full-body MRI for real-time imaging with a proton therapy unit, allowing for unparalleled visualisation and precision in tracking and treating moving tumours. #cancerresearch #particletherapy #medicalphysics #adaptivetherapy #RAPTOR #EUfunded #ProtonTherapy #PSI #ProtOnART #OncoRay #ResearchInnovation #PrecisionMedicine #MedicalResearch #CancerCare #RadiationOncology #FutureOfMedicine #OncologyResearch #BiomarkerResearch #ScientificCollaboration #NextGenTherapy #MedicalPhysicsResearch

We are empowering the next generation of particle therapy scientists! ?? Today our Early Stage Researchers (ESRs)?took part in a grant writing workshop -- a key step toward launching their careers as independent scientists and experts in their fields. Our ESRs also presented the results of their research within RAPTOR and engaged in discussions on the future of online adaptive particle therapy, to make this treatment even better. ?? At the same time, the #RAPTOR+ workshop continues building on the RAPTOR project’s achievements to expand the network of researchers and keep enhancing particle therapy. We now do not want to explore only anatomy-based adaptations, but also #biomarker-based adaptation to make treatments even more personalised and effective ???? The day concluded with a tour of #OncoRay — the National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology in #Dresden. ?? ?? STAY TUNED FOR TOMORROW'S REPORT! #cancerresearch #particletherapy #medicalphysics #adaptivetherapy #RAPTOR #EUfunded #EU #radiotherapy #Horizon2020

Unlocking the full potential of particle therapy with RAPTOR ?? Particle therapy is a highly precise form of cancer treatment ?? that uses beams of charged heavy particles ?? to target tumours while sparing surrounding healthy tissues ???. But what if we could make it even more precise? ?? That’s where the RAPTOR consortium comes in. ?? Supported by the EU, RAPTOR is pushing the boundaries of cancer treatment by developing online and real-time adaptive techniques to adjust the treatment to any changes in the patient’s anatomy ??, even during a single session. With real-time imaging ??, faster planning ?, and advanced verification ?, the goal is to deliver safer, more personalised care ??. ?? Watch this video to see how RAPTOR is advancing the future of cancer therapy in Europe and beyond!? https://lnkd.in/eve7X-Z9 P.S.?? Starting today, 3. 10. 2024, we are hosting the final conference of the RAPTOR consortium in Dresden ???—stay tuned for more updates! ?? #cancerresearch #particletherapy #medicalphysics #adaptivetherapy #RAPTOR #EUfunded #EU #radiotherapy #Horizon2020

A new PhD position job offer! ???? Are you interested in bringing research into clinical practice? ??????? Be part of a collaborative project about online adaptive particle therapy between Dresden and Heidelberg. ???? To read more about the position and apply, follow the link:?https://bit.ly/3zAScQ2. Application deadline: 31.10.2024 ????? #AdaptiveProtonTherapy #PhD position #RadioTherapy #MedicalPhysics ??

?? Excited for the start of the RAPTOR Final Conference! Looking forward to hearing about the progress made by our ESRs and engaging in fruitful discussions as we prepare for the launch of the new RAPTORPlus project. RAPTOR Consortium #MSCA #Horizon2020

?? The RAPTOR Final Conference is just around the corner – from October 3rd to 5th, 2024, in Dresden. ?? We’re already excited about the two-and-a-half days of insightful research discussions and collaboration! ???? Our Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) will present their latest progress in adaptive particle therapy, and we can’t wait to hear about their advancements and insights! ???? #RAPTORconsortium #adaptivetherapy #particletherapy #Horizon2020

??ECMP ended in success?? On September 14th 2024, the successful European Congress of Medical Physics (#ECMP) in Munich came to an end. As expected, it was an excellent opportunity for our four early-stage researchers (ESRs), Stefanie Bertschi, Anestis Nakas, Evangelia Choulilitsa and Beatrice Foglia, to gain meaningful insights into what is going on in Medical Physics around the world. ?? All our ESRs did a great job at their poster presentations ??? and found many opportunities to meet new people ??, as well as reconnect with old friends. ?? Next appointment: RAPTOR final conference! Stay tuned. ?? #ProtonTherapy #RadioTherapy #MedicalPhysics #MSCA #Horizon2020

?? Excited to announce our latest publication in Medical Physics: “Adaptive intensity modulated proton therapy using 4D robust planning: a proof-of-concept for the application of a dose-mimicking approach”! This paper presents an innovative automated 4D robust optimization (4DRO) method, designed to streamline the adaptive proton therapy process, particularly for thoracic tumors that require frequent imaging and treatment plan adaptation. By introducing a dose-mimicking strategy, we aim to reduce clinical workload while improving treatment outcomes. Key highlights: ?? Enhanced target coverage and improved sparing of organs-at-risk ?? Effective management of respiratory motion and anatomical changes ?? Biologically consistent dose accumulation and variable RBE analysis, addressing non-linear biological effects and uncertainties ?? We believe this research marks a step forward in advancing adaptive proton therapy techniques to improve patient care. ?? Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/ex9vyBmg #ProtonTherapy #RadioTherapy #MedicalPhysics #MSCA #Horizon2020 Suryakant Kaushik

??RAPTOR at ECMP! The 5th European Congress of Medical Physics, a joint conference of the @DGMP, @?GMP & @SGSMP, just kicked off in Munich. The RAPTOR Consortium PI and work package leader Katia Parodi, Trination Congress President, co-chaired the welcome reception. ?? ?? After enjoying the bezels and beers of the first evening, our ESRs were very busy presenting their posters on September 12th! 1?? @Stefanie Bertschi, poster title: "Prompt-Gamma-Imaging vs. Proton-Radiography: Experimental comparison of two range verification approaches for proton therapy," presentation at 14:00, poster terminal 7 2?? Anestis Nakas, poster title: "Dosimetric validation on deep-learning synthetized 4DCT from 4DMRI of the abdominal site in carbon-ion radiotherapy: Preliminary results," presentation at 14:20, poster terminal 5 3?? Evangelia Choulilitsa, poster title: "Experimental validation of multiple reoptimization approaches for online adaptive proton therapy with an anthropomorphic phantom," presentation at 14:24, poster terminal 5 4?? @Beatrice Foglia, poster title: "Treatment plan optimization for prompt gamma monitoring in proton therapy," self-study poster, poster terminal 7 ?? We are looking forward to another exciting and insightful day today! #ProtonTherapy #RadioTherapy #MedicalPhysics #MSCA #Horizon2020