The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics,
Trieste, Italy - (ICTP)
Training Workshop on
Transitioning from 2D to 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
10 - 14 December 2012
Miramare, Trieste, Italy
Advances in computer technology have enabled the possibility of
transitioning from basic 2-D treatment planning and delivery to a more
sophisticated approach with 3-D conformal radiotherapy (CRT). Medical
physicists play an important role in the safe and effective delivery of
treatments in radiation oncology. Whereas 2-D radiotherapy techniques
can be applied with simple equipment, infrastructure and training, the
transition to 3-D CRT requires more resources in technology, equipment,
staff and training.
In addition, a novel radiation treatment approach using intensity
modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) that optimizes the delivery of radiation
to irregularly shaped tumour volumes demands even more sophisticated
equipment and seamless teamwork, and consequentially requires even more
resources, advanced training and more time for treatment planning and
verification of dose delivery than 3-D CRT.
This one-week training workshop aims to offer participants involved in
the development and management of radiation oncology medical physics
programs, with an overview of the criteria, milestones and practical
implications of a transition from the 2-D conventional approach in order
to achieve high precision.
Co-Sponsors
AAPM
IAEA
DIRECTORS
Howard Amols (AAPM)
Debbie van der Merwe (IAEA)
LOCAL ORGANIZER
Luciano Bertocchi (ICTP)
TOPICS
Milestones in the transition from 2D to 3D and IMRT
Cross-sectional imaging and treatment planning requirements
Equipment selection, acceptance
testing and commissioning
Positioning and immobilization
Geometrical uncertainties and treatment margins
Treatment prescriptions and
treatment plan evaluation
Treatment plan and delivery verification
Quality assurance and data transfer
Safety concerns
Case studies
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 July 2012
PARTICIPATION
This course seeks to target clinical radiotherapy medical physicists
with experience in 2-D radiotherapy who plan to transition to 3-D CRT in
the near future.It will also provide medical physicists who are familiar
with 3D CRT, with an introduction to IMRT implementation. Scientists and
students from all countries which are members of the United Nations,
UNESCO or IAEA may attend the course.As it will be conducted in English,
participants should have an adequate working knowledge of this language.
Although the main purpose of the Centre is to help research workers from
developing countries, through a programme of training activities within
a framework of international cooperation, students and post-doctoral
scientists from developed countries are also welcome to attend.
As a rule, travel and subsistence expenses of the participants should be
borne by the home institution.Every effort should be made by candidates
to secure support for their fare (or at least half-fare).However,
limited funds are available for some participants from developing
countries, to be selected by the organizers.There is no registration fee.
HOW TO APPLY FOR PARTICIPATION
The application form can be accessed at the activity
websitehttp://agenda.ictp.it/
The IAEA self-assessment questionnaire should also be completed.
ICTP Home Page:http://www.ictp.it/
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