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The location of tumours and organs within the body changes even when a patient is lying still, for instance a tumour in the lung will move up and down as a person breathes, making aiming at it with absolute accuracy a challenge.

Jamie uses complex calculations and computer algorithms which combine radiotherapy with MRI scans. This real-time imaging allows for constant monitoring of the patient and will enable micro-precise targeting of the tumour, helping to avoid hitting healthy tissue instead – even when there’s movement.

Jamie does this using a new radiotherapy machine, the MR-Linac, which has the potential to revolutionise radiotherapy treatment. The MR-Linac combines two technologies, an MRI scanner and a linear accelerator, to precisely locate tumours and accurately deliver doses of radiation. ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº, in collaboration with the  and the  in Manchester, is using information from the MR-Linac that estimates the 3D motion of organs to adapt and guide safe radiotherapy treatment delivery. Jamie works within ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering and the (CMIC).

Find out more about Jamie’s research during tonight’s live . Tune in from 7pm!