IBA continues to invest in the research and development of innovative technological solutions to further advance its proton therapy offering. The technological roadmap of IBA is focused on three areas: Motion Management, Arc Therapy** and FLASH** Irradiation. IBA constantly looks to improve the proton therapy technology for the benefit of patients, in close collaboration with its customers and industrial partners.
The largest and most experienced proton therapy community. With 36 centers treating patients in 86 rooms, and another 20 centers in development, IBA's user community is unrivalled. This unique experience from IBA clinical partners coupled with IBA's unique technological expertise and open partnership philosophy ideally positions the company to continue to lead innovation in proton therapy.
About Proton Therapy
Proton therapy is considered to be the most advanced form of radiotherapy in the fight against cancer. The unique dose deposition that proton therapy offers enables the tumor to be targeted more effectively than other treatments. Compared to photon radiotherapy, protons deposit almost all their energy within a controlled zone and, in the vast majority of cases, limit the amount of the dose deposited in the healthy tissue surrounding the tumor. The use of protons consequently offers the potential to reduce the secondary effects of the treatment.
About IBA
IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) is a global medical technology company focused on bringing integrated and innovative solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The company is the worldwide technology leader in the field of proton therapy, considered to be the most advanced form of radiation therapy available today. IBA's proton therapy solutions are flexible and adaptable, allowing customers to choose from universal full-scale proton therapy centers as well as compact, single room solutions. In addition, IBA also has a radiation dosimetry business and develops particle accelerators for the medical world and industry. Headquartered in Belgium and employing about 1,500 people worldwide, IBA has installed systems across the world.
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