Please join us for a tour of the Radiation Oncology Department at the “new” Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) which opened in 2017.  The RAH hosts South Australia’s public Radiation Oncology service along with our satellite centre at the Lyell McEwin Hospital (LMH).  We treat around 2800 patients per year.  Between the two sites we have six Varian TrueBeam linacs (x4 at RAH and x2 at LMH).  We provide the following external beam services:

• Standard IMRT/VMAT (>90% of patients) & electrons
• SRS/SRT – provided by our 2 TrueBeam STx models with HD120 MLC – Exactrac Dynamic systems on both these linacs. Identify SGRT on all other TrueBeams
• Comprehensive SABR program – soon to be rolled out at LMH also
• Superficial x-ray
• TBI
• TSET
• Paediatric RT

Simulation for our patients is covered by two CT simulators (1 each at RAH & LMH) and in 2026 we plan to install an MR simulator in our MR suite at RAH.  Treatment planning is via RayStation with BrainLab iPlan and Elements for SRS.  We use the ARIA OIS.

We also host an extensive brachytherapy service:

• HDR gynae, prostate etc. using a Varian Gammamed and BrachyVision/Vitesse/VariSeed
• Radioiodine service
• Ophthalmic eye plaques (Ru-106)

Tour Times:

• Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 6:00 pm

• Saturday: 9:30 am and 11:00am

Duration: 1 hour

The South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) is a not-for-profit health and medical research institute. SAHMRI is dedicated to fighting disease and improving health globally. This is achieved through four health themes – Aboriginal Health Equity, Women and Kids,

Precision Cancer Medicine and Lifelong Health.

The Molecular Imaging and Therapy Research Unit (MITRU) established in 2014 within SAHMRI, is a leading South Australian facility dedicated to the research, development, and manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals. MITRU plays a pivotal role in enabling faster, more accurate diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving outcomes for South Australian patients.

MITRU operates South Australia’s only cyclotron, used to produce a variety of isotopes for the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). In addition to in-house isotope production, MITRU has developed and optimised robust procedures for manufacturing therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals using isotopes sourced from external suppliers.

Looking ahead, MITRU plans to expand its pipeline by developing additional radiopharmaceuticals, enabling access to diagnostic and therapeutic innovations not currently available in South Australia.

Tour Times:

• Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 3:30 pm

Duration: 1 hour

The Tonsley Innovation District brings together leading-edge research and educational institutions, established businesses and start-ups, business incubators and accelerators along with the government and wider community.  The tour will focus on health and medical devices featuring

• The Medical Device Research Institute at Flinders University which is dedicated to the development of innovative medical devices and assistive technologies, along with running its unique Medical Device Partnering Program Medical Devices Research Institute – Flinders University
• Mirco-X,  a world leader in the utilisation of breakthrough X ray tube technology employing carbon nanotubes for X ray generation. Their products are used globally in a wide range of application in both medicine and security screening Micro-X
• Fusetec, an award winning, advanced manufacturing medical training design company specialising in anatomically accurate, surgical training models. Fusetec – Advanced Surgical Training

Tour Times:

• Saturday: 11:30am

Duration: 4 hours

Just 20 minutes from Adelaide in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, Cleland Wildlife Park offers a unique chance to get up close with Australia’s iconic wildlife. Wander through open habitats where kangaroos, emus, and wallabies roam freely, and enjoy the rare opportunity to hold a koala. With stunning natural surroundings and engaging experiences, it’s an ideal escape from the city and a highlight for visitors of all ages.

Tour Times:

• Saturday: 10:00 am

Lot Fourteen is a world class innovation precinct fostering technology, entrepreneurship, research, and culture on a historic hospital site. It is home to 140 global tech firms, research bodies and startups. This includes the Australian Space Agency who, during the visit, will highlight biomedical and health-related research themes such as tissue growth and organ development in space, along with a tour of mission control.

Thursday 2 October, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

• 3:30–3:45 pm – Travel from Adelaide Convention Centre to Lot Fourteen (McEwin Building, North Terrace)
• 3:45–4:45 pm – Welcome at the Australian Space Discovery Centre, Theatrette, including:
  • Presentation by Rachel Walsh, Director of Growth and Operations, Lot Fourteen, outlining South Australia’s Innovation Places network, with reference to Adelaide BioMed City and Tonsley Innovation District as the state’s key health and medical precincts
  • Guided visit of the Discovery Centre galleries and Mission Control, highlighting biomedical and health-related research themes such as tissue growth and organ development in space
  • Time for delegates to further explore the Centre’s exhibitions
• 4:45–5:00 pm – Return travel to Adelaide Convention Centre.