Program Information
· Program

Establishment of Heavy Ion Medical Accelerator

· Directorate

Directorate for National Strategic R&D Programs

· Program objective
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Improve the survival rate of patients with intractable cancer that is difficult to treat with existing radiation (X-ray and proton) therapy by building a baryon treatment machine

· Program details
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Research areas: Areas which support the building of a medical baryon treatment system

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Eligibility: Seoul National University Hospital (tentative)

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Summary: Provide research expenses (100% contribution)

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Support details

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    Introduce a medical baryon accelerator

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    Install a baryon treatment system

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    Build a baryon treatment center (Gijang, Busan)

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Period: 14 years (9+5 years)

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Funding: KRW 260.66 billion (USD 236.964 million*) per project

 * approximation based on exchange rate of 1 USD = 1,100 KRW

· Contact
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KIM, Young Jin; Nuclear Fusion & Radiation Technology (proyjkim@nrf.re.kr)

· Project process
Agreement
Apr. 2019
Commencement of research
May 2019
Annual inspection
Mar. 2020