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RADIOTHERAPY CANCER TREATMENT IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT

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Organisation:	Birmingham City University
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Date of Event:	Start Date: 16/09/2010 End Date: 16/09/2010
Time of Event:	Start time: 10:00 - End time: 16:00
Sponsors / Supporters:	Supported by VERTUAL the company that developed the system.
Event Summary:	A look at how 3D virtual technology developed by the gaming industry is being used to train health care professionals involved in the treatment of cancer. A life size 3D computer generated treatment machine will be used to demonstrate how tumours are targeted and treated using radiation. Wearing 3D specs you can learn about a serious subject in a fun way.
Audience level:	3. Everyone
Event Category:	Education
Keyword:	Virtual environments
Booking information:	Space is limited so the day will be divided into four one hour sessions as follows: 10.00 to 11.00 11.30 to 12.30 1.30 to 2.30 3.00 to 4.00 With around a maximum of ten participants in each session.
Venue:	Radiography Skills suite at the City North Campus

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