The FRIDA project is divided into 4 work packages, each dedicated to two main lines of research within the main objectives of the project. In particular:
- the coordinators of WP1 are respectively G. Forte, focusing on the experimental characterization of the flash effect with in vitro and ex-vivo studies, and E. Scifoni that coordinates the modeling of the FLASH effect on the basis of experimental evidence and using tools MonteCarlo simulation capable of exploring the time scale (µs) related to the FLASH effect;
- the coordinators of WP2 are respectively G. P. Cirrone, in the field of proton acceleration techniques and A. Mostacci who coordinates the research activity related to electron beams;
- the coordinators of WP3 are respectively M. G. Bisogni, concerning the dosimetry related activities, and A. Vignati, focusing on the beam monitoring studies;
- the coordinators of WP4 are respectively A. Schiavi, that will coordinate the FLASH effect simulation effort, both in terms of absorbed dose and evaluation of the sparing of healthy tissues including the dose rate, and M. Schwarz who coordinates the evaluation of the expected efficacy for the FLASH therapy comparing it with the state of the art in external beam radiotherapy for the treatment of lung, pancreatic tumors and in the case of "head and neck" treatments with multiple diffuse metastases.
The national coordinator is Alessio Sarti.
Seven INFN units are participating to the project: LNS, Catania, Roma, Pisa, Torino, Milano, TIFPA. The INFN local units coordinators are:
- LNS: G. Petringa
- Catania: F. Romano
- Roma: A. Sarti
- Pisa: M. G. Bisogni
- Torino: A. Vignati
- Milano: D. Giove
- TIFPA: E. Scifoni
Three referees have been assigned to the FRIDA project from the INFN: V. Conte, L. Rigon e P. Oliva.
The project is coordinated by a Steering Committee composed by the WP coordinators and the local units coordinators.