LIVE WEBINAR SERIES
Cherenkov Imaging
in Radiation Therapy
Thursdays, November 5th, 12th and 19th
12-1pm EST
Receive continuing education credits. See below for details.Join Dartmouth Health and DoseOptics for a 3-part webinar series exploring current and emerging applications of Cherenkov imaging in clinical radiation therapy.
Developed by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, medical physicists and engineers, the series brings together leading researchers, clinical experts and recent adopters. Through focused presentations and a moderated Q&A, attendees will learn how Cherenkov imaging is being used to enhance treatment delivery verification, support patient safety and provide additional insight during radiation therapy.
Hosted byReceive Continuing Education Credits Accreditation: In support of improving patient care, Dartmouth Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. American Medical Association (AMA) Dartmouth Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP)
An application has been submitted to CAMPEP for approval of 0.75 MPCEC hours per webinar.
CATCH. VERIFY. CORRECT.
BeamSite® captures Cherenkov light emitted during radiation therapy to provide real-time visualization of radiation directly on the patient without adding ionizing dose, setup time, or workflow burden.
Reveal hidden errors and support upstream clinical improvements with BeamSite. By helping the treatment team verify dose delivery in real time, BeamSite provides meaningful insight even in the face of patient variability or differences in imaging workflows.
By enabling true, real-time treatment monitoring, it bridges the gap between physics and clinical workflow, helping teams uncover trends, improve consistency, and elevate overall treatment quality.
See What Others Can’t
Always on. No additional setup required.
Improves safety with real-time visual feedback.⁴
Visualizes both entry and exit beams.
Helps identify and correct issues as part of routine QA.
Offers multi-camera support for full-body coverage.
Records treatment sessions to help identify anomalies for later review with your team.
BeamSite in the Clinic
The patient images and videos below were captured from BeamSite cameras installed in three LINAC bunkers throughout the Radiation Oncology Department. These details highlight some of the incidents identified during patient treatments; for more information, please see the full manuscripts referenced below.
With BeamSite, your clinic can streamline operations, optimize treatment outcomes, guarantee your patients’ peace of mind–and save lives!
1. Not FDA cleared for electrons, protons or brachytherapy2. Alexander, Daniel A. et al. “Retrospective Evaluation of an Always-on Cherenkov Imaging System for Radiotherapy Quality Improvement.” (2021, preprint available online: http://arxiv.org/abs/2110.07494).3. Jarvis, Lesley A et al. “Initial Clinical Experience of Cherenkov Imaging in External Beam Radiation Therapy Identifies Opportunities to Improve Treatment Delivery.” International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics vol. 109,5 (2021): 1627-1637. doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.11.0134. Robinson A, Tallhamer M, Stieler F. A Review of Cherenkov Imaging for Real Time Verification in Radiation Therapy. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2026FAQs
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When tissue is irradiated with high-energy photons during radiotherapy, secondary charged particles are generated that produce faint visible light through the Cherenkov effect. Although extremely dim, this light can be captured by BeamSite, which is specifically designed to image Cherenkov emission during radiation therapy.
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Yes! BeamSite doesn’t contribute any additional radiation to a patient’s treatment–it is simply a camera system that allows healthcare professionals to visualize and monitor what’s happening. The imaging produced is “free” information as a result of a patient’s treatment.
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Yes. BeamSite has FDA 510(k) clearance for sale in the US.
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BeamSite is designed to visualize Cherenkov light generated during radiation therapy and is currently FDA-cleared for real-time monitoring of photon external beam radiotherapy across a wide range of treatment sites.
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Yes. BeamSite works by imaging synchronously with the linear accelerator, thereby minimizing the impact of room light.
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BeamSite requires direct line of sight to the tissue it is imaging. Sheets or clothing over the tissue being treated may block some of the light coming from the patient.
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There are more than 50 academic publications on Cherenkov imaging in radiotherapy. See a selected list here.
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Not currently. BeamSite provides real-time visualization of radiation delivery, allowing radiation therapists to identify potential discrepancies or unexpected treatment patterns using their clinical knowledge and judgment.
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