CoBra project
CoBra project aims to improve quality of both diagnosis and treatment of localized cancers, by developing a new medical robot prototype for brachytherapy and biopsy under guidance of MRI.
A project supported by
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COBRA AT A GLANCE
CoBra project aims to improve quality of both diagnosis and treatment of localized cancers, by developing a new medical robot prototype for brachytherapy and biopsy under guidance of MRI.
The overall objective of the project is to enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduce their cancer mortality. The prostate and other soft tissues will be the main localized cancers of interest in the Cobra project.
Start date
January 1st, 2018
End date
September 30th, 2022
Total budget
3 800 000 €
Outputs
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Technology
To develop new medical robot prototype for diagnosis and treatment of localized cancers by brachytherapy and biopsy under guidance of MRI
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Training
To initiate a training programme for practitioners and physicists on MRI based robotic brachytherapy and biopsy in the 2 Seas region
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Study
To elaborate a map for targeted cancers dispersion in the region of 2 Seas. This allows estimating the optimal placement of the designed concept in the region of the 2 Seas according to the patient concentration
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Network
To develop a network of SMEs and start-ups for technological transfer of the new designed concept
Latest news
The CNRS is talking about CoBra !
FINAL EVENT OF THE PROJECT
[SAVE THE DATE] CoBra final conference on June 24
Our partners
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