Making a Compelling Case to Procure LINACs & Leveraging Existing Resources in the Region Workshop
Tbilisi, Georgia: September 10-12, 2024
Speaker’s presentations are provided in order of the meeting agenda. Several presenters from participating countries reported on the status of cancer care in their countries, identifying critical needs.
Day 1
Nina Wendling, ICEC - Vision of ICEC: Providing Access to Comprehensive Cancer Care Globally
Jordan Niehoff, ORS - Introduction to ORS and ICEC Collaboration
Manjit Dosanjh, ICEC - Overview of the Problem: What did we Learn from the ART Study
THEME: Providing Radiation Therapy – A Multidisciplinary Team Effort
Freddie Bray, IARC - Enhancing Regional Capacity Building
John “Mac” Longo, Medical College of Wisconsin, ICEC - Enhancing Regional Capacity Building
Karen Christaki, IAEA - Enhancing Regional Capacity Building
Eduard Gershkevitsh, ESTRO, MPWB, North Estonia Medical Centre - Enhancing Regional Capacity Building
THEME: Lessons Learned on Engaging and Advocating for LINAC Procurements
Freddie Bray, IARC - The Importance and Need for Robust National Cancer Registries
Omar Nimri, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Jordan - The Importance and Need for Robust National Cancer Registries
Day 2
THEME: Engaging Key Stakeholders in Implementing Innovative Solutions and Mobilizing Resources
Vesna Gershan, IAEA - Innovative Solutions for Gaining Institutional Support
Megan Rauscher, ThinkWell and UICC, USA - Innovative Solutions for Gaining Institutional Support
THEME: Accessing Organizations to Support LINAC Procurement, Training, and Education
Jamal Khader, UICC and KHCC, Jordan - Case Studies in Accessing Organizations to Support LINAC Procurement, Training, and Education
Shannon Goodwin, ORS - Office of Radiological Security Alternative Technologies
Day 3
Karen Christaki, IAEA - Technologies and Treatment
Vesna Gershan, IAEA - LINAC Safety, Service, and Maintenance
Eduard Gershkevitsh, ESTRO, MPWB, North Estonia Medical Centre, Estonia - LINAC Safety, Service, and Maintenance
Manjit Dosanjh and Nina Wendling, ICEC - Final Workshop Wrap-Up