The initial Russian apparatus for boron neutron capture therapy was developed by researchers at the G.I. Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS in Novosibirsk. Currently, the fine-tuning of this invention is being completed in Moscow. “Interfax” reports this.
The scientists are adjusting the necessary operational parameters for the equipment. Acceptance of the device is anticipated by early 2026, followed by clinical trials. After all this completes, the researchers intend to launch the entire facility: from the premises to recruiting specialists.
What is the working principle? The apparatus embeds the boron-10 isotope into malignant cells through exposure to a neutron beam. These particles travel with high speed and energy, thereby inflicting damage upon the cancer cells. Healthy cells, however, remain undamaged.
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