Radiation oncology firm Elekta has opened a radiotherapy training center in Beijing.
Chinese government officials, Elekta radiotherapy customers in China, and members of Elekta's senior management inaugurated Elekta's Learning and Innovation Center (LINC) in Beijing. The three-story, 1,800-sq-m education and training facility features Elekta radiation therapy systems and classrooms to educate oncology and neuroscience professionals and Elekta employees on the use of advanced radiotherapy systems and workflows.
The center is equipped with full-sized Elekta Axesse and Elekta Compact linear accelerators and accessories, such as Active Breathing Coordinator and immobilization devices. LINC also contains brachytherapy systems, including an afterloader and applicators; Elekta neuroscience systems, such as the Leksell stereotactic system; and Elekta's Monaco treatment planning system and Mosaiq information system.
Two basement bunkers are dedicated for training on Elekta Synergy and Elekta Compact linear accelerators, according to the firm. In addition, the LINC's upper floor houses six classrooms for hardware or software training for both Elekta employees and customers.
The Beijing LINC will also cooperate with local clinical partners and universities to deliver training programs for radiotherapy professionals and students.
Elekta opened its first LINC in its North American headquarters in Atlanta during the 2013 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in September.
