Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Integration of MRI Imaging and Radiation Delivery for Cancer Treatment
Agreement Number:
939012
Agreement Value:
$192,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021
Description:
MagnetTx Oncology Solutions is developing a hybrid radiotherapy device that combines a medical linear accelerator with an MRI scanner to produce the ultimate radiotherapy treatment device. This project will develop the imaging software tools required to integrate the MR images into the treatment sequence to allow pretreatment images to be compared to treatment planning images to allow the patient to be precisely positioned for their treatment. Integrating MR images into the radiotherapy treatment machine will ultimately provide better treatments for the cancer patients in Alberta, Canada and the world.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6G 2T5
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q3-939012
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
743614281
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
MagnetTx Oncology Solutions Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Strathcona
Federal Riding Number:
48019
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
541710