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Physics Considerations for FLASH: Experiences Commissioning an Experimental Beam Line for Proton FLASH

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Available Until: 4/30/2024

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Presented by Michele Kim, PhD, DABR
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Overview of the history of FLASH and where we are today on FLASH research. Specific experience commissioning a proton FLASH research beam line and challenges associated with FLASH research and clinical translation.

Learner Outcomes:

  1. Describe the FLASH effect and what it entails
  2. Discuss FLASH capable beam modalities and relevant machines
  3. Illustrate for careful experimental design and safe clinical translation

Presenter:
Michele Kim, PhD, DABR, is an Assistant Professor and medical physicist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. She earned her BA in Physics and Biophysics as well as her MS and PhD in Physics and Certificate in Medical Physics from the University of Pennsylvania and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Her research interests include Proton FLASH radiation dosimetry and instrumentation, small animal radiobiological studies, and translational studies for proton therapy.

Educational Level: Intermediate

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