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ACI’s 2nd Annual Proton Therapy Centers
A Two-Day Forum highlighting the most current real world case studies, research finding, organizational models and outcomes from Proton Therapy centers and facilities.
Featuring a Tour of the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute
The Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute is the largest and most advanced freestanding proton therapy facility in the world. The Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute is comprised of five treatment rooms, with four gantry treatment rooms and one fixed-beam treatment room. Gantries are 90-ton full circle rotational machines designed to deliver the proton beam at any angle prescribed by the physician. The beam is accelerated to therapeutic energies by a cyclo- tron, and delivered via an evacuated beam line and magnet transport system. All treatment rooms feature multi-axis robotic positioning, gantry rolling floors, and a host of additional state-of-the-art technologies. The Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute includes a separate sixth research room, where scientific collaborations have been built with national laboratories and other institu- tions. Nearly 100,000 square feet in size, the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute was expressly designed for a positive patient experience and features abundant natural lighting and a garden setting along a small lake. The Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute is equipped for beam delivery by the Ion Beam Applications, S.A. (IBA) company based in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. The building was designed by VOA Associates and constructed by Armada-Hoffler.
Past Proton Therapy Centers Conference
ACI’s 1st Annual Planning, Building and Operating Successful Proton Therapy Centers
“After decades of research, development & clinical use, proton therapy is fulfilling its considerable promise for cancer patients. Hampton University is playing a vital role not only in letting people know about the world’s most advanced cancer treatment, but in expanding access to it.”
~Leonard Arzt, Executive Director of the National Association for Proton Therapy~
- Build the business case for a Proton Therapy Center.
- Choose the most up-to-date and effective technologies to achieve more efficient workflow and improved patient care.
- Understanding the clinical applications and future Advancements.
- Ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulations.
- Successful Strategies for performance and quality outcomes measurement in Proton Therapy.
- Manage and operate a Proton Therapy center: Determining caseload and workflow.
- Understand the various financial and business models to make your vision a reality..
- Seamlessly Integrate Proton Therapy with other oncology services.
- Navigate the regulatory landscape involved in developing a Proton Therapy facility.
- Coordinate the architectural design and construction considerations specific to a Proton Therapy center.
- Market the benefits of your center for competitive advantage.
- Increase access to cutting-edge technologies to complement biologically base approaches.
The conference is ideally suited for administrators and other health care professionals involved in the care of Oncology patients – Representing the Oncology. Oncology Imaging, Radiology Departments of Community Hospitals, Health Systems, Academic Medical Centers, and Hospital Networks.
- Administrator, Vice President
- Director of Oncology
- Cancer Center
- Oncology Services
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiology
- Radiology Administration
- Molecular Imaging
- PACS
- Oncology Imaging
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Imaging Services
Veritas Medical Solutions
Veritas Medical Solutions manufactures pre-engineered radiation shielding systems designed for fast and efficient modular construction of proton therapy centers ranging from large multi-room facilities to smaller single treatment room designs. Equipment-specific shielding designs are available for all major machine types and utilize innovative VeriShield TM radiation shielding modules and groundbreaking Veritas bi-parting radiation shielded entry doors. Veritas bi-parting Proton doors represent the world’s first direct entry door system for use in proton facilities, and have been successfully installed at the Provision Center for Proton Therapy in Knoxville, TN.
Website: www.veritas-medicalsolutions.com
Varian Medical Systems
Varian Medical Systems is the world’s leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. The company supplies informatics software for managing comprehensive cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers, and medical oncology practices. Varian is a premier supplier of tubes and digital detectors for X-ray imaging in medical, scientific, and industrial applications and also supplies X-ray imaging products for cargo screening and industrial inspection.
Website: www.varian.com
IBA Particle Therapy
IBA develops, manufactures and supports medical devices and software solutions for cancer treatment by proton beam therapy, for cancer diagnosis and for patient quality assurance (Dosimetry).
In addition, the company partners with healthcare leaders to provide cancer clinics and academic health centers with a fully-integrated approach of the patient flow. Today, IBA solutions in oncology are used in over 3,000 hospitals worldwide.
Its expertise in particle accelerators enables IBA to provide also sterilization and ionization solutions for the industry. Headquartered in Belgium, IBA operates in more than 40 countries in North America, Europe & Asia. IBA is listed on the pan-European stock exchange EURONEXT.
Website: www.iba-worldwide.com
Elekta
Elekta is a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders. The company develops advanced tools and treatment planning systems for radiation therapy, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, as well as workflow enhancing software systems across the cancer care spectrum. Through its products and services, Elekta aims to improve, prolong and save patient lives. Elekta solutions in oncology and neurosurgery are used in over 6,000 hospitals globally. Elekta, with corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, employs approximately 3,000 people globally.
Website: www.elekta.com
Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.
Mevion Medical Systems, Inc. is the pioneering developer of modern proton therapy systems. Mevion provides innovative, safe, and effective solutions by transforming advances in medical technology and science into practical clinical reality. Mevion’s flagship product, the MEVION S250 Proton Therapy System, is designed to preserve all of the treatment benefits of traditional proton therapy systems while removing the obstacles of size, cost, and complexity. Realizing this vision, Mevion has forever changed the economics and accessibility of proton therapy worldwide.
Website: www.mevion.com
VOA Associates Incorporated
VOA Associates Incorporated is committed to delivering remarkable client service and award-winning design for the built environment. Founded by Wilmont Vickrey in 1969, we have always been driven by three core values: partnering with clients, developing a humanistic approach to great design, and creating a nurturing culture that attracts the very best people and talent.
We listen, understand client needs, integrate our expertise, and deliver effective and efficient solutions. The result is distinctive, acclaimed spaces that enhance the environment and improve the human experience—places for people to heal, learn, work, and play.
Website: www.voa.com
Philips
Royal Philips of the Netherlands is a diversified technology company, focused on improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2012 sales of EUR 24.8 billion and employs approximately 114,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming and oral healthcare.
Website: www.usa.philips.com
Drinker Biddle
With 620 lawyers in 12 offices nationwide, we strive to provide clients with unparalleled service in matters ranging from billion-dollar deals to complex class actions, across a broad spectrum of industries. Our priorities are knowing our clients’ business and providing the value they need so that we can be an integral part of their success. Clients choose us for our sophisticated yet efficient approach to handling their most important business transactions, litigation and government affairs efforts. Our 160-plus year history is marked by service to the public and the bar and innovating for our clients.
Website: www.drinkerbiddle.com
Accelitech
With Accelitech, accessing the latest technology and creating a successful specialty program is fast and easy. By working with us as partners, physicians and hospitals can acquire the latest technology and develop successful healthcare programs in an accelerated time frame. As a vendor-neutral company, we can apply our full-cycle management model to virtually any healthcare technology, getting the latest treatment to the most patients in the places it will do the most good.
Website: www.accelitech.biz
National Association for Proton Therapy
The National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) is registered as an independent, non-profit, public benefit corporation providing education and awareness for the public, professional and governmental communities. Founded in 1990, it promotes the therapeutic benefits of proton therapy for cancer treatment in the U.S. and abroad.
Website: www.proton-therapy.org
DOTmed
DOTmed.com is the world’s leading public platform for buying and selling medical equipment, parts and services — we welcome more than 20,000 unique visitors every day. DOTmed was founded in 1999 as an open marketplace for healthcare professionals, medical equipment manufacturers, brokers, and dealers, and today have we have more than 210,000 registered users. Many of the original features on DOTmed.com were free, and still are today. You can register for free, post classified ads, browse, and read our Online News — all for free. You can also subscribe to our monthly magazine, DOTmed Business News, for free.
Website: www.dotmed.com
touchONCOLOGY.com
touchONCOLOGY.com is an independent information resource designed to support physicians, clinicians and leading industry professionals in continuously developing their knowledge, effectiveness and productivity, with open access content in multimedia formats.
Website: www.touchoncology.com