BENEFIT
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Elekta Instrument AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 614 051 |
| Project duration | July 2014 - June 2017 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
BENEFIT is a European research project in which the Swedish participants (Institute for Medical Technology at Linköping University and ELEKTA) aims to create a new method for characterization, quantification and treatment of oncological and neurological diseases based on multimodal image analysis. Elekta has developed a CBCT system and an inverse dose planning module based on multi-modal image analysis for the treatment of brain tumors with Leksell GammaKnife.
Expected results and effects
An improved treatment method using irradiation for various types of brain diseases is expected. The multimodal image analysis, co-registration of the various image modalities, as well as inverse planning taking into account the radiation sensitivity of the risk organs should also mean an improved clinical outcome. This is expected to be confirmed in a future clinical product.
Planned approach and implementation
The project has been implemented as a European project in which Elekta worked in collaboration with the Swedish partner Linköping University and with the Dutch party Quantib for brain tumors.