Developing a real-time monitoring system for ultra-fast radiation therapy
Official title: FY24 SBIR PHASE IITOPIC NO. 434PROJECT TITLE: ULTRA-RAID RF-BASED BEAM MONITOR FOR REAL-TIME FLASH BEAM CONTROL
Funded at Tibaray, INC. · NIH-11202593 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on improving a new type of cancer treatment called FLASH radiation therapy by developing a special system that can quickly monitor and adjust the radiation dose during treatment, making it safer and more effective for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tibaray, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Clara, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | September 15, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,999,956 |
| NIH project number | 75N91024C00096-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11202593 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer who may benefit from advanced treatment methods.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving radiation therapy or those with conditions that do not require such treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on advancing ultra-fast FLASH radiation therapy (FLASH-RT) for cancer treatment by creating a real-time beam monitoring system. The project aims to build and test linear accelerators equipped with RF-based monitors that can measure radiation doses in microseconds and adjust the beam accordingly. By integrating user feedback and ensuring the system's reliability, the researchers hope to enhance the safety and effectiveness of FLASH-RT in clinical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective cancer treatments through improved radiation therapy techniques.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in the use of FLASH radiation therapy, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in cancer treatment.
Where this research is happening
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Tibaray, INC.
Santa Clara, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Toufexis, Filippos — Tibaray, INC.
- Study coordinator: Toufexis, Filippos
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.