B dot Medical Inc. commenced a joint research project with Yamagata University, a national university corporation, on July 1, 2023, to elucidate the optimal treatment planning methods in radiotherapy using X-rays, proton beams, and heavy ion beams.

B dot Medical is a medical device startup dedicated to promoting proton therapy, which provides high quality of life for patients. The company is currently developing an ultra-compact proton therapy system. Yamagata University has been offering heavy ion therapy at the East Japan Heavy Ion Center, within the Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, since 2022. B dot Medical has provided technical consulting services related to the design and manufacturing of the system during the facility’s installation.

The newly established joint research agreement aims to elucidate the optimal treatment planning methods in radiotherapy using X-rays, proton beams, and heavy ion beams, in collaboration between B dot Medical and Yamagata University. This joint research will enable the selection of effective and efficient treatment approaches in radiotherapy, including the implementation of heavy ion therapy conducted at Yamagata University. And this partnership will lead to the provision of scientifically supported treatment options with superior therapeutic outcomes for patients.

　
About Yamagata University 　
Yamagata University is a leading comprehensive national university in Eastern Japan, where approximately 9,000 students devote themselves to their studies. In 2022, the Faculty of Medicine at Yamagata University installed the “Yamagata Model,” a compact heavy ion therapy system equipped with a rotating gantry, making it the third of its kind in the world. This facility, adjacent to the affiliated hospital, is the world’s first comprehensive hospital-connected treatment facility and the sole heavy ion therapy system utilized in the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions. It aims to create the future of healthcare by harnessing the power of advanced medical technology.