James Robar (@JamesRobar) header
James Robar (@JamesRobar) profile picture

James Robar

@JamesRobar

Dad, Medical Physicist, sailor, entrepreneur, Governor General Innovation Laureate.

 Halifax
Joined August 2010
  • Tweets962
  • Following433
  • Followers356
128Media
Photo by James Robar (@JamesRobar)Photo by James Robar (@JamesRobar)Photo by James Robar (@JamesRobar)Photo by James Robar (@JamesRobar)Photo by James Robar (@JamesRobar)Photo by James Robar (@JamesRobar)Photo by James Robar (@JamesRobar)Photo by James Robar (@JamesRobar)Photo by James Robar (@JamesRobar)
goldengloberace.com/tapio-is…

Successful Southern Ocean rescue, Golden Globe sailor Tapio Lehtinen

The Race Returns · Sailing like it's 1968

goldengloberace.com
1
8
1
62
ICYMI: On Monday, we proudly announced our acquisition of Ethos, a revolutionary machine which was made possible by donations through the @QEIIFoundation; funding from @nsgov; and a significant in-kind donation from @VarianMedSys
Image from Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub (@NSHealthHub)
Image from Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub (@NSHealthHub)
Image from Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub (@NSHealthHub)
Image from Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub (@NSHealthHub)
6
1
15
So exciting to hear about the amazing new innovative technology to treat cancer being unveiled today funded in no small measure by @rideforcancer_ ! @QEIIFoundation @JamesRobar the best news!
Image from Margaret Chapman (@MargaretChapman)
2
6
This past weekend a group of Adaptiiv team members participated in the BMO Ride for Cancer and each biked 50 km. They raised over $7,600 for researching personalized radiation therapy at QEII Health Sciences Centre. Great job to everyone who participated!
Image from Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Inc. (@AdaptiivCo)
1
7
James Robar retweeted
Brainlab (@Brainlab) profile picture
Brainlab@Brainlab2 Sep 2022
Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting an event with Intamed in Cape Town, South Africa. The event featured presentations from a range of #radiosurgery & #radiotherapy experts including @gminniti2012 and @JamesRobar. Thank you to all speakers & attendees! #TogetherWithBrainlab
Image from Brainlab (@Brainlab)
3
1
7
Read an accepted poster from the 2022 AAPM Annual Meeting, submitted by the University of Rochester. The study provides a methodology for commissioning 3D printed surface brachytherapy applicators designed using Adaptiiv software. @aapmHQ @WilmotCancer
Image from Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Inc. (@AdaptiivCo)
1
6
Cody Matthew Church of the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science will be defending their PhD thesis this afternoon. Nearly there, Cody! 🎉 #DalDefender @DalScience @DalPhysAtmosSci
Image from Dal Grad Studies (@DalGradStudies)
1
4
The partnership between @HP, @AdaptiivCo, and @VarianMedSys will significantly improve personalized cancer care. #healthcare #3Dprinting #biotech buff.ly/3xOK0GW
1
4
This incredible partnership between @HP, @AdaptiivCo, and @VarianMedSys aims to personalize care for U.S. cancer patients. #healthcare #3Dprinting buff.ly/3O2KqAi
1
2
6
Big news! Halifax-based medical technologies company @AdaptiivCo just inked a collaboration deal with printer giant @HP and @VarianMedSys in bringing 3D printing to bear on cancer treatment. Read more at bit.ly/38ssbVF #Halifax #HfxInnoDistrict
3
7
This week is National Medical Physics Week. We spoke with several @HealthNS Medical Physics team members about their field and the importance of research and innovation in advancing patient care. #IMPW #NSHealthInnovates Hear from Dr. Amanda Cherpak:
4
5
WE ARE CANADA! 🍁 WE ARE GOING TO QATAR! #CANMNT #ForCanada #WCQ
Image from Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN)
1,455
15,648
4,256
73,279
On today’s #InternationalWomensDay, we are honoured to celebrate the women of Adaptiiv! Our women are accomplished leaders and innovators in Nova Scotia’s tech industry and are dedicated to improving radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients all over the world. #BreaktheBias
Image from Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Inc. (@AdaptiivCo)
1
4
On this #WorldCancerDay, we salute all of the physicians and care providers that help each patient and their families advance the fight against cancer. #CloseTheCareGap
Image from Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Inc. (@AdaptiivCo)
1
2
#ICYMI tonight’s #DiscoveryAwards are sold out. Follow along as we tweet the event starting at 6pm. Help support and celebrate our Award recipients and finalists with a retweet or like.
Image from Discovery Centre (@DiscoveryCntr)
1
1
1
9
Eric Courtney Henry of the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science will be defending their PhD thesis remotely this afternoon. Almost there, Eric! 🎉 #DalDefender @DalScience
Image from Dal Grad Studies (@DalGradStudies)
1
2
Meet @AdaptiivCo. They're shaping the future of patient-centered healthcare in Radiation Oncology through innovation & collaboration around the world. Adaptiiv first began as an idea in the clinic, driven by a need to improve cancer treatment accuracy & patient experience.
Image from Discovery Centre (@DiscoveryCntr)
5
1
8
Amazing work from a collaboration with @sunnybrook and Tilburg led by Mark Ruschin and our prior star medical physics resident Lee MacDonald, looking at the dosimetric impact of motion, specific to the @Elekta #gammaknife #Icon. A step forward for personalized gated frameless srs
Image from arjun sahgal (@SahgalArjun)
1
3
22
ICYMI: A pair of openings at Halifax-based #medtech company @AdaptiivCo – for a Senior Software Engineer and a DevOps Engineer – headline our Jobs of the Week column today. ow.ly/hGxD50EUlVc #itjobs #techjobs
Image from Entrevestor (@entrevestor)
1
3
A pair of openings at Halifax-based #medtech company @AdaptiivCo – for a Senior Software Engineer and a DevOps Engineer – headline our Jobs of the Week column today. ow.ly/hGxD50EUlVc #itjobs #techjobs
Image from Entrevestor (@entrevestor)
3
6
Load more