Earmark - Synchrotron-Based Scanning Research (N: $6.5 million only continue SB tech enhancement for scanning of breast & lung cancer patients & diagnostic dev to maximize SB proton therapy & $2 million for continued mass-causality accident center demo)

Agency:		Department of Defense--Military
Bureau:		Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation
Account:		Research, development, test, and evaluation, Army (21-2040)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Comptroller Program/Budget
Contact Information:		http://WWW.DOD.GOV 703-697-5131

Synchrotron-Based Scanning Research (N: $6.5 million only continue SB tech enhancement for scanning of breast & lung cancer patients & diagnostic dev to maximize SB proton therapy & $2 million for continued mass-causality accident center demo)

1 recipient will receive $8,144,000. This is a continuing earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Description: The purpose of `Year/Phase IV (ongoing)` of this program is to extend the capability of proton beam treatment from applications (small- and medium-sized target volumes) to large, irregular target volumes. This task cannot be achieved without first developing sophisticated scanning beam technology capable of routine use in a hospital setting. B) To maximize the precision of ionization within large, irregularly shaped volumes, a spatially dynamic beam delivery system will developed that actively `paints` the proton beam throughout the target volume.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Loma Linda University	$8,144		Private Educational Institution	Loma Linda, CA

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: 108-622

Location: Line 29, Page 256

Citation Excerpt: Synchrotron-Based Scanning Research (N: $6.5 million only continue SB tech enhancement for scanning of breast & lung cancer patients & diagnostic dev to maximize SB proton therapy & $2 million for continued mass-causality accident center demo)

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007