Project: Absorbed dose in water and air
As the number of cases of cancer increases, current high levels of demand for diagnostic radiotherapy and interventional radiology/cardiology procedures are set to grow. The goal of radiotherapy is to kill tumour cells, while minimising damage to the surrounding healthy tissue; however, small percentage changes in a radiotherapy dose can significantly increase the risk of complications. Uncertainty requirements for radiotherapy doses are difficult to achieve due to the disparity between calibration and treatment conditions. National laboratories need to launch calibration services which meet the needs of end-users. This project will study the design of primary dosimeter standards, enabling participating NMIs and DIs to build their own primary dosimeter standards for diagnostic and interventional radiology/cardiology and the radiotherapy application of ionizing radiation. By decreasing uncertainties and harmonising calibration methods, the project will lead to a better knowledge of doses due to diagnostic irradiation and better treatment outcomes for patients.
| Acronym | 14RPT04 Absorb (Reference Number: 14RPT04) |
| Duration | 01/06/2015 - 31/05/2017 |
| Project Topic | Metrology |
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Project Results (after finalisation) |
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| Website | visit project website |
| Network | EMPIR |
| Call | EMPIR CALL 2014 |