Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center was selected as a beta test site and research partner by BrainLAB, the manufacturer of Novalis. Through a joint venture with Louisiana State University's (LSU) Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Center is able to research the treatment capabilities of Novalis. The partnership leverages Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center 's clinical facilities and commitment to patients with LSU's Department of Physics and Astronomy's expertise in imaging and medical physics.
Novalis, the most sophisticated radiosurgery system available today, illustrates our commitment to provide the latest technology for radiation therapy. BrainLAB specializes in the development, manufacture and marketing of medical technology for radiosurgery / radiotherapy, orthopedics, neurosurgery and other specialties.