Exploration and optimisation of very high-energy electron beam therapy – a promising new cancer treatment modality

Very high electron energy radiotherapy (VHEE) is an emerging treatment modality for cancer patients that can potentially result in a paradigm shift in radiotherapy, as it can result in substantial reductions in treatment-induced side-effects and options to enhance cure rates. In this project we will develop a flexible, versatile and computationally efficient VHEE optimisation platform to investigate and optimise the clinical benefit of VHEE for various cancer indications, and develop guidelines for an optimal treatment machine design.