Project Overview

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is used to deliver very precise amounts of radiation to treat tumors. Since the IMRT is able to release sharp dosage gradients, subjects should be in the same position each time they are set up in the machine. Incorrect positioning can lead to harmful radiation being delivered to healthy tissues or incorrect dosages of radiation reaching the tumor. While several devices are available for head immobilization, they are mostly invasive. The goal of this project is to develop a non-invasive stereotactic head frame to immobilize or fix a canine’s head during an IMRT procedure. The device should also be safe to use in the machine and pose no health risks to the canine subjects.



left to right: Leon Corbeille, Lein Ma, Kim Kamer, Ali Johnson

Files

• Project Design Specifications (October 16, 2008)
• Mid Semester Paper (October 22, 2008)
• Final Paper (December 10, 2008)
• Final Poster Presentation (January 19, 2009)
• Mid Semester Presentation (January 19, 2009)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Lein Ma - Team Leader
• Leon Corbeille - Communicator
• Kimberli Kamer - BSAC
• Allison Johnson - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. John Webster - Advisor
• Michael Deveau - Client