Title: Clinical Research using the Monte Carlo Method

Speaker: Uwe Titt (MD Anderson)

Abstract:  This presentation will introduce the Monte Carlo method and discuss its application in the context of medical physics projects performed at the University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

The MCNPX Monte Carlo code was applied to solve numerous problems, among which were the development of a novel photon radiotherapy modality using a flattening filter free clinical accelerator, the configuration and testing of a proton therapy treatment planning system, proton beam modification devices and automated Monte Carlo simulation of actual proton therapy treatment plans.