Developing advanced radiation detectors for faster cancer treatment
Official title: SBIR TOPIC 434 PHASE II: ULTRA-FAST DOSE RATE (FLASH) RADIATION DETECTORS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSPERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 16 SEPTEMBER 2024 - 15 SEPTEMBER 2026FIRM FIXED PRICE
Funded at Pyramid Technical Consultants, INC. · NIH-11211391 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to give radiation therapy more quickly and effectively, which could help improve treatment for patients, and it aims to make sure the technology is safe and meets the needs of doctors and patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pyramid Technical Consultants, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waltham, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | September 15, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,980,915 |
| NIH project number | 75N91024C00091-0-9999-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11211391 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 enhanced treatment delivery 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 creating a new system for delivering radiation therapy at ultra-fast dose rates, known as FLASH, which has shown promise in animal studies for improving treatment effectiveness. The project aims to develop prototype technology that can control the dose and position of the radiation beam while ensuring patient safety. By collaborating with clinical partners, the research will refine the technology to meet the specific needs of clinical applications, including rapid safety responses. The goal is to enhance the delivery of radiation therapy using advanced detectors and electronics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and safer radiation therapy for cancer patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated that high dose rate radiation therapy can improve treatment outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential based on existing evidence.
Where this research is happening
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Pyramid Technical Consultants, INC.
Waltham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boisseau, Raymond P — Pyramid Technical Consultants, INC.
- Study coordinator: Boisseau, Raymond P
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.