IIT Hyderabad Collaborates with Amrita Hospital Faridabad for Advancements in Radiation Therapy Tech

IIT Hyderabad and Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, are collaborating to innovate in radiation therapy technology. Dr. Bhaskar Viswanathan of Amrita Hospital's Radiation Oncology Department has received a research grant for this project. Check complete details here 

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad and Amrita Hospital, Faridabad are teaming up to create advanced radiation therapy technologies. Dr. Bhaskar Viswanathan, the head of Radiation Oncology at Amrita Hospital, has been awarded a grant to work on a project that includes developing a robotic ultrasound to track tumor movement and radiation hyperthermia to treat cancer. 

The development of this technology will involve collaboration with Dr. Avinash Eranki, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad's Medical Ultrasound Research Laboratory, Eranki Labs Private Limited, and the Amrita Centre for Advanced Robotics.

Dr. Bhaskar Viswanathan, Head of Radiation Oncology Department at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad said, “It is a non-invasive technique that uses focused ultrasound waves and has a huge potential in cancer treatment like tumor ablation, mild hyperthermia for radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and motion management during radiation delivery.”

“The collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and Eranki Labs Private Limited enhances the project's scope, leveraging the expertise of both medical and engineering domains. This interdisciplinary partnership is crucial for advancing technology in cancer care, emphasizing a holistic approach to treatment innovation. We expect to complete the project in 3 years, the grant for which was provided to us by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),” said Dr. Viswanathan.

He explained that tumors in the body can move due to factors like breathing and organ motion. Tracking this motion is crucial for accurately delivering radiation therapy. Robotic ultrasound systems can be used to track the movement of tumors in real-time. They use robotic arms equipped with ultrasound transducers to continuously monitor the tumor position during treatment, thus improving targeting accuracy.

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