Videos

Treating Cancer Using Proton Therapy with Dr. Stephen Avery, University of Pennsylvania

February 11, 2012 by Margaret Sanborn in Features, People, Program News, Videos, Master of Medical Physics

Dr. Avery is the director of the Master of Medical Physics program and an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. In this video, Dr. Avery discusses treating cancer using proton therapy and creating a dedicated PET device. He also takes you on a tour of the cyclotron at The Roberts Proton Therapy Center.

MES Lecture Series: Fracking in the Upper Delaware Watershed

April 19, 2011 by Margaret Sanborn in Fracking, Hydraulic Fracturing, Marcellus Shale, Natural Gas, Features, Master of Environmental Studies, Videos

For years geologists have known that the Marcellus Shale contained vast amounts of natural gas, but because of the nature of the rock extraction of this resource has not been economically feasible. As oil prices have risen and extraction technologies have improved, these reserves are now viable. What are the risks involved with tapping the Marcellus Shale? Could this adversely affect the drinking water supply of residents all along the Delaware River?