The group, comprising Jenny Spiga and Henry Priestley (Loughborough, ARAMP), Marie Jacquet and Kevin Dupraz (Paris-Saclay, ThomX), Alberto Bravin (Milan-Bicocca, INFN) and Paola Coan (Munich), focused on dosimetry and advanced imaging techniques using the unique capabilities of the Thomas inverse Compton source.
The experiments included phase-contrast imaging and radiation dosimetry, aiming to evaluate the potential of inverse Compton scattering machines for medical applications. These studies are expected to unlock new possibilities in diagnostic imaging and therapeutic dose delivery, leveraging the high-quality X-ray beams produced by ThomX.
This collaboration also highlights a generational link in scientific mentorship: Jenny is Henry's PhD supervisor, but Alberto has been both Jenny's and Paola's MPhys and PhD supervisor, demonstrating that good collaboration that starts early in a career can last a long time.
The data collected during these experiments will serve as a foundation for future research, paving the way for innovative approaches in medical imaging and radiation therapy.