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A Conditional Point Cloud Diffusion Model for Deformable Liver Motion Tracking Via a Single Arbitrarily-Angled X-Ray Projection (PCD-Liver)

Authors: Yunxiang Li, Hua-Chieh Shao, Chenyang Shen, Jing Wang, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate liver deformable motion tracking is essential in image-guided radiotherapy to enable precise tumor targeting during treatment. We developed a conditional point cloud diffusion model ...

A Dosimeter Independent Method for Measuring Dose from Contrast Enhanced Mammography Exposure.

Authors: Mitya M. Barreto, Nichole A. Harris

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimeter dependence of measured AGD, and to develop a dosimeter independent method for evaluating the AGD, for CEDM exposures.
Methods: Three solid-state dosimeters (Raysafe-X...

A Dynamic Reconstruction and Motion Estimation Framework for Cardiorespiratory Motion-Resolved Real-Time Volumetric MR Imaging (DREME-MR)

Authors: Jie Deng, Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Based on a 3D pre-treatment MRI scan, we developed DREME-MR to jointly reconstruct the reference patient anatomy and a data-driven, patient-specific cardiorespiratory motion model. Via a moti...

A Hybrid Population-Based and Patient-Specific Framework for 2D–3D Deformable Registration-Driven Limited-Angle Cone-Beam CT Estimation

Authors: Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Limited-angle CBCT (LA-CBCT) reduces imaging time and dose but suffers from under-sampling artifacts. 2D–3D deformable registration addresses this problem by estimating LA-CBCTs from defor...

A Hybrid Radiomics-Integrated Machine Learning Framework for Early Identification of Potential Radiation Pneumonitis in Lung Cancer Patients

Authors: Christos Ilioudis, Marios Myronakis, Sotirios Raptis, Kyriaki Theodorou

Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly, Department of Information and Electronic Engineering, International Hellenic University (IHU)

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a radiomics-driven, machine learning framework developed to predict the possibility of Radiation Pneumonitis (RP), as a side effect of radiation therapy in lung cancer pat...

A Hybrid Transformer-CNN for Tracking-Free 3D Ultrasound Volume Reconstruction from 2D Freehand Scans

Authors: Wenfeng He, Tian Liu, Pretesh Patel, Richard L.J. Qiu, Keyur Shah, Tonghe Wang, Xiaofeng Yang, Chulong Zhang

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Emory University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a tracking-free approach to reconstruct 3D ultrasound (US) volumes from 2D freehand US scans. By eliminating the reliance on external tracking systems, this method aims ...

A Novel Margin-Based Focal Distance Loss for Lesion Segmentation in Medical Imaging

Authors: Weiguo Lu, Hua-Chieh Shao, Guoping Xu, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Neural network-based lesion segmentation remains a significant challenge due to the low contrast between lesions and surrounding tissues (high ambiguity) and the variability of lesion shap...

A SAM-Guided and Match-Based Semi-Supervised Segmentation Framework for Medical Imaging

Authors: Weiguo Lu, Jax Luo, Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, Guoping Xu, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Semi-supervised segmentation leverages sparse annotation information to learn rich representations from combined labeled and label-less data for segmentation tasks. This study leverages th...

Advancements and Cost-Effectiveness of Proton Therapy in the Global Oncology Landscape

Authors: Aman Anand, Jonathan B. Ashman, Martin Bues, Brady S. Laughlin, Lisa McGee, Justin Pettit, Fan Yang, Libing Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy (PT) offers significant clinical and economic benefits across various cancers, whereas it also has faced skepticism due to its historically high costs and perceived overuse in ...

An Accelerated Scatter Estimation for Spectral CBCT Based on Linear Boltzmann Transport Equation

Authors: Zhiqiang Chen, Hewei Gao, Li Zhang, Guoxi Zhu

Affiliation: Tsinghua University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spectral cone-beam CT has better performance in material identification and quantitative analysis compared to single-energy cone-beam CT. However, X-ray scattering introduces significant scat...

An Explainable Classifier for Enhancing the Quality Assurance of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Phantom Images

Authors: Hui-Shan Jian, Yu-Ying Lin

Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The image quality assurance of mammographic images is crucial for correct diagnosis. To develop and validate an explainable deep-learning classifier for phantom image quality assessment of di...

An Open-Access Toolkit to Generate Realistic CT and Low-Field MR Images Based on an Xcat Phantom

Authors: Debora de Souza Antonio, Romy Guthier, Konrad Pawel Nesteruk, Erno Sajo, William Paul Segars, Gregory C. Sharp, Atchar Sudhyadhom, Hengyong Yu

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Carl E. Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories and Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School,, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an open-access toolkit for rapidly generating simultaneously realistic CT scans and low-field MR images of the abdominal region, based on patient data, while employing an XCAT phan...

Assessing an Improvement to Hyperarc SRS Planning: Comparing the Efficiency Index of Hyperarc Alone Vs Hyperarc + Surface Area Informed Optimization

Authors: Ivan L. Cordrey, Dharmin D. Desai, Ellis Lee Johnson

Affiliation: Cumberland Medical Center - Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, Varian Advanced Oncology Solutions

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperArc (HA) is known to produce a high quality SRS plan. Adding Surface Area Informed Optimization (SAIO) to HA has been shown to improve plan quality metrics R50% and the Conformality Inde...

Asymmetrical High Performance Brain Dedicated PET System: Design Optimization and Performance Evaluation

Authors: Yuemeng Feng, Hamid Sabet

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose a novel brain-dedicated PET system comprising elliptical cylinder with a neck cut-out, supplemented by front and back panels to improve sensitivity and line-of-response sampling. T...

BEST IN PHYSICS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY: Motion-Resolved Dynamic CBCT Reconstruction Using Prior-Model-Free Spatiotemporal Gaussian Representation (PMF-STGR)

Authors: Hua-Chieh Shao, Chenyang Shen, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Motion-resolved CBCT imaging, which reconstructs a dynamic sequence of CBCTs reflecting intra-scan motion (one CBCT per x-ray projection), is highly desired for regular/irregular motion chara...

Can Regional Radiomic Features from Pre-Treatment Computed Tomography Serve As Biomarkers for Predicting Radiation Pneumonitis?

Authors: David J. Carlson, Ming Chao, Tian Liu, Yong Hum Na, Kenneth E Rosenzweig, Robert Samstein, Lewis Tomalin

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the potential of regional radiomic features extracted from five lung sub-lobes on pre-treatment CT as biomarkers for predicting radiation pneumonitis (RP) using machine learnin...

Combining Patch-Based CNN Models with Hierarchical Shapley Explanations for Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Authors: Xuelian Chen, John Ginn, Zhuhong Li, Kaizhong Shi, Chunhao Wang, Jianliang Wang, Chuan Wu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Jingtong Zhao

Affiliation: The First People's Hospital of Kunshan, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Developing deep learning-based models for accurate automated breast cancer diagnosis from mammography presents significant challenges due to the small size and subtle nature of breast lesions...

Commissioning of an AI-Assisted Tool for Enhancing Post-Radiosurgery Follow-up in Multiple Brain Metastases Patients

Authors: Rex Carden, Carlos E. Cardenas, Ho-hsin Rita Chang, John B Fiveash, Heinzman A. Katherine, Yogesh Kumar, Gaurav Nitin Rathi, Richard A. Popple, Kayla Lewis Steed

Affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Brain metastases (BMs) often require multiple radiotherapy (RT) courses as new lesions appear. Comparing follow-up imaging with prior RT plans is time-intensive. We developed an AI tool that ...

Compact Representation of External Beam Photon Phase Space Data Via Implicit Neural Representation Learning

Authors: Serdar Charyyev, Cynthia Fu-Yu Chuang, Veng Jean Heng, Lianli Liu, Lei Xing, Yong Yang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To replace large finite-size photon phase space files with a compact neural network capable of generating an infinite number of particles.
Methods: Three separate models were developed to ...

Comparative Analysis of Four Measurement Methods for Multileaf Collimator Backlash

Authors: Niko Ahjoniemi, Antti Kulmala, Katja Peltola

Affiliation: Clinical Research Institute HUS, Helsinki University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the backlash of a multileaf collimator (MLC) using four measurement methods: motor encoder (primary readout), linear potentiometer (secondary readout), amorphous silicon panel (p...

Comparison of Biological Effectiveness of COMS Eye Plaques with I-125 and Pd-103 Sources Using Equivalent Uniform RBE-Weighted Dose

Authors: Jonathan J. Chen, Alexei V. Chvetsov, Yulun He, Ramesh Rengan, Andrew Stacey, Kent Wallner

Affiliation: University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To show that the RBE of low-energy photon sources used in COMS (Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study) eye plaques compensates for protracted irradiation and attenuation of low-energy photons i...

Comprehensive Analysis of Plan Modulation in SRS/SBRT Plans: A Single Institution Study of 461 Cases

Authors: Yunfeng Cui, Will Giles, Xinyi Li, Ke Lu, Jennifer C. O'Daniel, Anna E. Rodrigues, Chunhao Wang, Lana Wang, Yibo Xie, Sua Yoo, Jingtong Zhao

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To establish quantitative measurement of plan modulation for SRS/SBRT treated with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) on C-arm LINACs.
Methods:
A total of 461 plans were analyze...

Compressed Sensing Enhanced Radiomic Feature Selection for Personalized Ultra-Fractionated Stereotactic Adaptive Radiotherapy (PULSAR)

Authors: Hao Peng, Yajun Yu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Personalized ultra-fractionated stereotactic adaptive radiotherapy (PULSAR) is a new treatment paradigm pioneered by our institution. But the early decision-making process in PULSAR is challe...

Correcting for the Cherenkov-to-Dose Conversion for Tset Patients Using Monte Carlo Simulations

Authors: Baozhu Lu, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu

Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov intensity can be quantitatively correlated to surface dose but need certain corrections for accurate dose measurements. This study aims to investigate the impact of incident beam an...

Cross Characterization of a 3D Gamma Camera and Ring Brachytherapy Applicator

Authors: Zachary R. Grelewicz, Kevin C. Jones, Yixiang Liao, Andrew Ogilvy, Julius V. Turian

Affiliation: Rush University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To demonstrate the accuracy and QA application of a time-resolved 3D gamma camera, we measured the path traversed by the Ir-192 High-Dose-Rate (HDR) brachytherapy source passing through a rin...

Deep Learning Based Filter with Back-Projection Operator for CT Reconstruction

Authors: Justus Adamson, Mu Chen, Ke Lu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Rihui Zhang, Yaogong Zhang, Haipeng Zhao, Haiming Zhu, Yuchun Zhu

Affiliation: Shanghai Dacheng Medical Technology, Duke University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In filtered back-projection (FBP) reconstruction, conventional filters often reduce noise at the expense of high-frequency details, leading to structural details loss. To address this limitat...

Detector Physics-Incorporated Diffusion Denoising Models for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis with Dual-Layer Flat Panel Detectors

Authors: Alexander Bookbinder, Matthew Tivnan, Xiangyi Wu, Wei Zhao

Affiliation: Stony Brook Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate and benchmark a system-adaptive diffusion-based digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) denoising model for a direct-indirect dual-layer flat panel detector (DI-DLFPD) with a k-edge...

Dosimetric Evaluation of the Aldo Function for Multiple Brain Metastases in Automated Stereotactic Radiosurgery Treatment Planning

Authors: Hsiao-Mei Fu, Shih-Ming Hsu, Chia-Ting Lee, Shih-Hua Liu, Tsung-Yu Yen

Affiliation: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Mackay Memorial Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Automatic Lower Dose Objective (ALDO) is a unique function designed to achieve 98% relative coverage across all targets in automated SRS treatment planning (HyperArc planning). This study...

Dysphagia Optimized Knowledge-Based Planning for Head and Neck Cancer

Authors: James E. Bates, Benjamin Hopkins, Kirk Luca, Shadab Momin, Justin R. Roper, Soumon Rudra, Eduard Schreibmann, Bill Stokes, Tu Thi, Xiaofeng Yang

Affiliation: Emory University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Swallowing dysfunctions after radiotherapy are caused by multiple factors yet are strongly associated with the irradiation of pharyngeal musculature due to its role in the initiation and comp...

Effects of Plan Optimization Techniques on Relative Biological Effective Dose in a Thin Intracranial Target Volume

Authors: Sean P. Boyer, Shae Gans, Mingcheng Gao, Draik B. Hecksel, Mark Pankuch

Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine Proton Center, Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Protons deposit a large portion of their energy at the end of their range in a region known as the Bragg peak, which may increase the relative biological effective (RBE) dose in this region. ...

Efficient Monte Carlo Proton Dose Calculation Using Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models

Authors: Chieh-Ya Chiu, Shen-Hao Li, Hsin-Hon Lin, Shu-Wei Wu

Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chang Gung University, Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monte Carlo simulation enables precise calculation of dose distribution in proton therapy through tracing the radiation particles with patient tissues. However, achieving clinical-level preci...

Enhancing the CT Contrast Via Attention-Gated Contrast Enhancement Gan (AGCE-GAN)

Authors: Nan Li, Yaoying Liu, Shouping Xu, Xinlei Xu, Gaolong Zhang

Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, School of physics, Beihang University, Beihang University, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
CT simulation is essential for radiation therapy preparation but has limitations in distinguishing lesions. Contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) improves lesion detection and characterization, but ...

Evaluating the Adequacy of Planning Target Volume Margins in Lung Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: Assessment of Intrafraction Motion Using a Fiducial Marker

Authors: Rashmi Benda, Qinghao Chen, Shifeng Chen, Giovanni Lasio, Peter Olivieri, Huijun Xu, Junliang Xu, Byong Yong Yi, Baoshe Zhang, Jinghao Zhou

Affiliation: University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Group, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Capital Region Medical Center, University of Maryland Shore Regional Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
We investigated if the patients receiving lung stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) have adequate planning target volume (PTV) margins by evaluating the intrafraction motion using a ...

Evaluating the Performance of Using Large Language Models to Automate Summarization of CT Simulation Orders in Radiation Oncology

Authors: Meiyun Cao, Edward L. Clouser, Xiaoning Ding, Jason Michael Holmes, Shaw Hu, Linda L. Lam, Wendy S. Lindholm, Wei Liu, Samir H. Patel, Diego Santos Toesca, Jason Sharp, Sujay A. Vora, Peilong Wang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Arizona, George Washington University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In current clinical workflow of radiation oncology departments, therapists manually summarize CT simulation orders into summaries before the CT simulation for execution. This process signific...

Feasibility Study of Single Gantry Angle Proton Minibeam Lattice Radiotherapy

Authors: Anthony Hong Cheol Lim, Rayyan L Mahmood, Alexander Stanforth, Chris C. Wang, Mingyao Zhu

Affiliation: Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The purpose of this project is to test the feasibility of proton minibeam lattice radiotherapy within an existing clinical setting.
Methods:
The TOPAS code is used to model a scenario i...

Feasibility Study of the Auger Electron Radiation Therapy

Authors: Chen-Ju Feng, Shih-Ming Hsu, Chin-Hsiung Lin, Shih-Yong Luo, Shao-Chun Tseng, Chin-Hui Wu, Ya-Ru Yang

Affiliation: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center, Tzu-Chi University, NanoRay Biotech Co., Ltd

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The range of auger electrons in water is 2~500 nm, and its linear energy transfer reaches 26 keV/Îźm. This study investigated the feasibility of the auger electron radiation therapy.
Method...

First in-Vivo Application of a Novel Precision Small Animal Irradiation Platform with Proton IMPT Delivery and Advanced on-Board Image-Guidance

Authors: Niels Bassler, Jonathan Bortfeldt, Davide Boscaini, Francesco Evangelista, Guyue Hu, Ze Huang, Margarita Kozak, Julie Lascaud, Giulio Lovatti, Eero LÜnnqvist, Jasper Nijkamp, Munetaka Nitta, Prasannakumar Palaniappan, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Per R. Poulsen, Marco Riboldi, Babak Sharifi, Brita Singers Sørensen, Peter Thirolf

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Mßnchen (LMU Munich), Ludwig-Maximilians Universität, Danish Centre for Particle Therapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Mßnchen, Department of Experimental Clinical Oncology, Aarhus University, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To perform the first in vivo application of a novel small animal radiation research platform combining on-board image-guidance with multi-field intensity modulated spot scanning delivery [1] ...

Fractionation of Electron RT Reduces the Flash Effect in Murine Skin

Authors: Xu Cao, Wesley S. Culberson, Aleksandra Ilina, Kendall Jarvis, Brian W Pogue, Matthew Reed, William Scott Thomas, Nathaniel Van Asselt, Albert van der Kogel

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin: Madison, University of Wisconsin: Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, UW-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: While FLASH radiotherapy is known to reduce skin damage in vivo from ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) irradiation relative to conventional dose rates (CDR). Currently it is not clear whether this ...

From Concept to Clinic: A Phase-Based Approach for Implementing Auto-Segmentation in Radiation Therapy

Authors: Elizabeth L. Covington, Robert T. Dess, Charles S. Mayo, Michelle L. Mierzwa, Dan Polan, Jennifer Shah, Claire Zhang

Affiliation: University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Auto-segmentation improves contour consistency and standardization in radiation therapy but may introduce variations from current practices, potentially impacting treatment outcomes and toxic...

GPU-Accelerated Beamlet and Full Dose Calculations for Efficient Radiation Therapy Planning

Authors: Girish Bal, Jan Kralj, Ayan Mitra, PhD, Ling Shao, Matjaz Subic, Yevgen Voronenko

Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Cosylab

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work enhances the efficiency of radiation therapy treatment planning by optimizing the beamlet dose matrix and full patient dose computations using GPU acceleration. The Collapsed-Cone C...

Improving Adversarial Approaches to Synthetic CT Image Generation with Skin Surface Masks

Authors: Mahya Ahmadzadeh, Nagarajan Kandasamy, Keyur Shah, Gregory C. Sharp, Santhosh Vadivel, John MacLaren Walsh

Affiliation: Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, Emory University, Drexel University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), cone beam CTs (CBCTs) suffer from distortions that degrade registration with planning CTs. While CycleGANs can generate synthetic CTs (sCTs) from CBCTs, e...

Inconsistencies in Methods for CMS Size-Adjusted Dose Measure

Authors: Alexander Alsalihi, Gary Y. Ge, Charles Mike Weaver, Jie Zhang

Affiliation: University of Kentucky

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The upcoming CMS regulation, titled “Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adults”, employs two measures, size-adjusted DLP (SAD) and...

Investigate Deep-Learned MRI Reconstruction with Data Consistency Mechanism and Task-Informed Loss

Authors: Mark Anastasio, Hua Li, Zhuchen Shao

Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ill-conditioned reconstruction problems in medical imaging, such as those arising from undersampled k-space data in MRI, can result in degraded image quality and clinical task-orientated perf...

Investigation of Treatment Planning System (TPS) Algorithms for Helical Tomotherapy Total Body Irradiation (TBI)

Authors: John T Barrett, Chulhaeng Huh, Farshad Mostafaei, Michelle Rocque, Austin Sanders

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Augusta University, Georgia Radiation Therapy Center, Wellstar-MCG Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study involved the use of Accuray’s TPS (Precision) and RayStation TPS for planning TBI treatments. TBI was delivered using Accuray’s Radixact machine, and dose calculation algorithm, do...

Latent Diffusion Model-Driven Semi-Supervised Semantic Segmentation of Cell Nuclei

Authors: Mark Anastasio, Hua Li, Zhuchen Shao

Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Automated semantic segmentation of cell nuclei in microscopic images is vital for disease diagnosis and tissue microenvironment analysis. However, obtaining large annotated datasets for train...

Lu-177 Recovery Coefficients Using Tc-99m Surrogate Method: Intra- & Inter-Scanner Comparison

Authors: Ben Piacitelli, Celeste Winters

Affiliation: OHSU, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health & Science University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare recovery coefficients measured with Lu-177 and Tc-99m with the goal of assessing accuracy of the Tc-99m surrogate method and comparing RC reproducibility between scanners of the sa...

Multi-Institutional Analysis of CT Dose Index Variability and Radiomics Features

Authors: Caroline Chung, Michael Knopp, Stephen F. Kry, Hunter S. Mehrens, John Rong

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Cincinnati

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the variability of CT dose index (CTDIvol) and radiomics features across a large cohort of radiotherapy simulation CT scans from multiple institutions.
Methods: Three IROC phan...

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Authors: Houssam Abou Mourad, Christopher Ackerman, Stephen Adler, Kirk Aduddell, Muhammad K. Afghan, Hamid G. Aghdam, Diego Aguilar, Kang-Hyun Ahn, Francis Ai, Hua Ai, Ray Anthony Aikens, Manik Aima, Victoria Ainsworth, Erfan Akbari, Blessing Akinro, Rani Al-Senan, Khalid Alabbasi, Sam Alam, Daniel Alexander, Mohammed H. Aljallad, Mazin T. Alkhafaji, Ahmad K. Alkhatib, Scott J. Alleman, James Logan Allen, Ibtisam Almajnooni, Tiba Alnaqshabandi, Murat Alp, Stephen J. Amadon, Riska Amilia, Ala Amini, Shiho Amster, Mason R. Anders, Erin Angel, Ledi Anggara, John A. Antolak, Debora Antonio, Felicity Appiah, Haiqa Arain, Lahcen Arhjoul, Ali V. Aritkan, Muhammad Arshad, Mark E. Artz, Nathan S. Artz, Frank A Ascoli, John R. Ashburn, Benjamin Astarita, Masakazu Atsumi, Rex G. Ayers, Tara M. Bachman, Nina L. Bahar, Bing Bai, Michael J. Bailey, Chris Baird, Mohammad Bakhtiari, Andrew J. Ballesio, Isabel Balvoa, Qinan Bao, Jeffrey J. Barbarits, Joseph Barbiere, Philip C. Bardos, Gary T. 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Nausea, Heartburn, K-Edge Imaging: Pepto Bismol As a CT Contrast Agent

Authors: Magdalena Bazalova-Carter, Ross I. Berbeco, James Day, Xinchen Deng, Chelsea Amanda Saffron Dunning, Dianne M. Ferguson, Matthew W. Jacobson, Toby Morris, Marios Myronakis, Jericho Daniel O'Connell, Fides Schwartz, Jainil Shah, Aaron Sodickson

Affiliation: Brigham and Womens Hospital, University of Massachsetts Lowell and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, University of Victoria, Siemens Healthineers, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: While CT imaging has advanced with improved machine design, we propose further gains can be achieved by enhancing sensitivity to contrast agents. Current CT sensitivity is limited to 1% bismu...

Nomogram Based on Interpretable Multiregional Radiomics of Cone-Beam Breast CT and Clinicopathologic Features for Predicting FISH Status in HER2 2+ Breast Cancer to Differentiate HER2-Low from -Positive: A Multi-Center Study

Authors: Keyi Bian, Marco Caballo, Wenxiu Guo, Haijie Li, Jiao Li, Aidi Liu, Yue Ma, Ioannis Sechopoulos, Yafei Wang, Yaopan Wu, Zhaoxiang Ye, Yuwei Zhang, Yueqiang Zhu, Daan van den Oever

Affiliation: Radboud University Medical Center, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and validate a nomogram integrating intra- and peritumoral radiomics of contrast-enhanced cone-beam breast CT (CE-CBBCT) and clinicopathologic features for predicting fluorescence ...

Optimizing Design to Enhance the Energy Separation in a Kv Dual-Layer Imager (DLI)

Authors: Ross I. Berbeco, Vera Birrer, Raphael Bruegger, Pablo Corral Arroyo, Roshanak Etemadpour, Dianne M. Ferguson, Rony Fueglistaller, Thomas C. Harris, Yue-Houng Hu, Matthew W. Jacobson, Mathias Lehmann, Nicholas Lowther, Daniel Morf, Marios Myronakis

Affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medial School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Varian Imaging Laboratory, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Multi-layer flat-panel imagers can improve for clinical image-guided radiotherapy applications, including the enhanced visualization of soft tissue and a reduction in image artifacts. Each im...

PET Guided Radiation Therapy for Large Planning Target Volume Expansions of Small PET-Active Gross Tumor Volumes

Authors: Sarah Dumont, Trevor Ketcherside, An Liu, William T. Watkins, Qiuyun Xu

Affiliation: RefleXion Medical, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The RefleXion X1 SCINTIX algorithm convolves beam fluence with real-time PET distributions for tracking and plan adaptation, but radiotherapy Planning Target Volumes (PTVs) are often signi...

Predicting Hematologic Toxicity in Advanced Cervical Cancer Patients Using Interpretable Machine Learning Models Based on Radiomics and Dosimetrics

Authors: Qianxi Ni, Qionghui Zhou

Affiliation: The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital, the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University

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This study aims to develop and evaluate interpretable machine learning models that use radiomic and dosimetric features to predict HT in advanced cervical cancer patients.
Methods:
R...

Prior-Adapted Progressive Motion-Resolved CBCT Reconstruction Using a Dynamic Reconstruction and Motion Estimation Method

Authors: Hua-Chieh Shao, You Zhang, Ruizhi Zuo

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone-beam CT (CBCT) provides on-board patient anatomy for image guidance and treatment adaptation in radiotherapy. However, to compensate for respiration-induced anatomical motion, motion-res...

Prior-Model-Free Dynamic CBCT Reconstruction Via Combined Optical Surface and X-Ray Imaging

Authors: Hua-Chieh Shao, Guoping Xu, You Zhang, Tingliang Zhuang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Advancements in onboard X-ray hardware allow high-quality CBCT imaging with a short scan time (~6s for Varian HyperSight), enabling CBCT-based dose calculation and treatment planning. Howe...

Quality Assurance Program for Dual Energy Subtraction Imaging-Based Markerless Tumor Tracking

Authors: Hyejoo Kang, Andrew Keeler, Mathias Lehmann, Jason Patrick Luce, Ha Nguyen, John C. Roeske

Affiliation: Varian Imaging Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Chicago, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Markerless tumor tracking (MTT) using dual-energy (DE) subtraction imaging is being considered as a non-invasive method to track tumors during lung cancer treatment. Prior to clinical impleme...

Radiomics Changes in MR Images of Prostate and Dominant Intra-Prostate Lesions during SBRT on MR-Linac

Authors: David L. Barbee, David Byun, Ting Chen, Paulina E. Galavis, Siming Lu, Sarah Rosemary Morris, Hesheng Wang, Michael J Zelefsky

Affiliation: NYU Langone Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: MR-Linac enables dose escalation in prostate SBRT on accurately defined dominant intra-prostate lesion (DIL) on daily MR images. This study aims to evaluate inter-fraction changes in the radi...

Rapid CBCT Imaging with Ultra-Sparse X-Ray Projections for Head & Neck Cancer Radiotherapy

Authors: Hania A. Al-Hallaq, Chih-Wei Chang, Anees H. Dhabaan, Yuan Gao, Shaoyan Pan, Junbo Peng, Richard L.J. Qiu, Keyur Shah, Sibo Tian, Zhen Tian, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Jun Zhou

Affiliation: Emory University, Whinship Cancer Institute, Emory University, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Traditional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) often requires multiple angular projections, increasing radiation exposure and extending scanning times, which may lead to heightened patient ...

Reducing Distal-Edge Toxicity in Breast Proton Therapy Via LETd and Track-End Optimization

Authors: Matthew Case, Richard Castillo, Sunil Dutta, Edgar Gelover, Katja M. Langen, Alexander Stanforth, Mingyao Zhu

Affiliation: Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the application of LETd and track-end (TE) objective functions during the optimization of breast proton therapy plans to decrease the risk of lung toxicity and rib fractures.
M...

Repeatability of Quantitative 3D T1ρ Imaging in Head and Neck Cancer

Authors: Sandeep Panwar Jogi, Nancy Lee, Ricardo Otazo, Ramesh Paudyal, Qi Peng, Akash Shah, Amita Shukla-Dave, Can Wu

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative T1ρ imaging provides enhanced tissue characterization beyond standard T1 and T2 parameters, potentially supporting early-stage longitudinal monitoring of head and neck cancer. Th...

Research on Glioma MRI Image Generation Based on Large Language Model and Diffusion Model

Authors: Xiangli Cui, Chi Han, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Xunan Wang, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang

Affiliation: Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Departments of Radiation Oncology, Zibo Wanjie Cancer Hospital, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, China Jiliang University, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, China Jiliang University,

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Medical image generation has broad application prospects in deep learning, but the model training effect is often limited due to the lack of real image data. This study aims to explore the...

Research on Multi-Organ Segmentation Based on Cross-Domain Transfer Learning

Authors: Jiali Gong, Yi Guo, Chi Han, Wanli Huo, Hongdong Liu, Zhao Peng, Yaping Qi, Zhaojuan Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiotherapy, cancer center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Diagnosis and Therapy, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, China Jiliang University, Division of lonizing Radiation Metrology, National Institute of Metrology, Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Wave Information Technology and Metrology of Zhejiang Province, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University, the Zhejiang-New Zealand Joint Vision-Based Intelligent Metrology Laboratory, College of Information Engineering, China Jiliang University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To address overfitting from limited training data in multi-organ segmentation, an efficient transfer learning framework is proposed. It reduces reliance on training samples, enabling a single...

Retrospective Postimplant Dosimetry: Comparison of Line and Point Source for 131cs Low Dose Rate Intracranial Implant Brachytherapy

Authors: Tirthraj Adhikari, Timothy J Allen, Abdullah A. Alshreef, Clara Ferreira

Affiliation: Medical School Department of Radiation Oncology University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota, Loma Linda University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: GammaTile Brachytherapy with 131Cs is an effective treatment for glioblastomas, offering local control with minimal radiation necrosis. While the line source model is preferred for dose distr...

Simultaneous Motion Estimation and Image Reconstruction with Spatiotemporal Implicit Neural Representation Initial (STINR-SMEIR) for Gas Bubble Motion Artifact Reduction in on-Board CBCT Imaging

Authors: Hua-Chieh Shao, Shanshan Tang, Jing Wang, Kai Wang, You Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Artifacts caused by gas bubble movement in the gastrointestinal tract can severely degrade the image quality of on-board abdominal cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), impacting its utility ...

Standardized MRI-CT Hybrid Workflow for High-Dose-Rate Image-Guided Adaptive Brachytherapy in Cervical Cancer: Aapm TG-303 Implementation

Authors: Kim Creach, Kim Howard, Julius G. Ojwang, Richard A. Shaw, Neelu Soni

Affiliation: Mercy Hospital Springfield

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present a standardized MRI-CT hybrid workflow for High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Image-Guided Adaptive Brachytherapy (IGBT) in cervical cancer, aligned with AAPM TG-303, as a model to assist with im...

Task Specific Image Quality Assessment Using Spectral Photon-Counting CT.

Authors: Azza Mohamed Ahmed, Nadine Francis, Osama Khan, Nabil Maalej, Aamir Raja, Briya Tariq

Affiliation: Khalifa University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The study aims to evaluate the task-specific diagnostic performance of spectral photon-counting CT (SPCCT) using application-specific phantoms.
Methods:
Parameters such as linearity res...

Ukan Architecture for Voxel-Level Dose Prediction in Radiotherapy

Authors: Lu Jiang, Ke Sheng

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California at San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Conventional radiotherapy treatment planning is guided by a set of generic objectives that are unspecific to patient anatomy. Treatment planning thus heavily relies on the planner’s experi...

Uncertainty-Guided Cross-Domain Adaptation for Unsupervised Medical Image Segmentation

Authors: Yunxiang Li, Weiguo Lu, Xiaoxue Qian, Hua-Chieh Shao, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Curating high-quality, labeled data for medical image segmentation can be challenging and costly, considering the existence of various image domains with differing modalities/protocols. Cr...

Utilization of Log File Analysis to Determine Deliverability of VMAT Plans As a Function of Plan Complexity

Authors: Jameson T. Baker, Sean T Grace, Cindy Pham, Michael A. Trager

Affiliation: Northwell

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
In VMAT planning, increasing complexity in MLC motion and modulation may improve dose distributions and OAR sparing while maintaining PTV coverage. However, increasing complexity can creat...

Validation of 3D Pseudo-Dose Map Reconstructed from Multi-View Cherenkov Images in Total Skin Electron Therapy

Authors: Brook Byrd, Lisha Chen, Michael LaRiviere, Baozhu Lu, John Plastaras, Brian W Pogue, Emily Xiong, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: For total skin electron therapy (TSET), achieving optimal dose distribution depends on precise patient positioning, which is often influenced by daily variability. Cherenkov imaging offers a ...

Weak-to-Strong Generalization for Interpretable Deep Learning-Based Histological Image Classification Guided By Hand-Crafted Features

Authors: Mark Anastasio, Zong Fan, Hua Li, Changjie Lu, Lulu Sun, Xiaowei Wang, Zhimin Wang, Michael Wu

Affiliation: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, Washington University School of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Washington University in St. Louis, University Laboratory High School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Histological whole slide images (WSIs) are vital in clinical diagnosis. Although deep learning (DL) methods have achieved great success in this task, they often lack interpretability. Traditi...

Workflow for Same Day Linac-Based Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Authors: William Amestoy, Carolina Benjamin, Markus Bredel, Rodrigo Delgadillo, Nesrin Dogan, Michael E Ivan, Ricardo J Komotar, Gregory J. Kubicek, Eric Mellon, Ivaylo B. Mihaylov, Maria Irene Monterroso, Raymond A. Schulz, Ashish Shah, Robert M Starke

Affiliation: University of Miami, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Varian Medical Systems

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) is a widely used treatment modality in radiation oncology, utilizing various technologies such as Gamma Knife (GK), Cyber Knife (CK) and Linac-based SRS with H...

“See” through Surface: Transforming Surface Imaging into a Real-Time Three-Dimensional Imaging Solution for Intra-Treatment Image Guidance

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Ruiqi Li, Hua-Chieh Shao, Kenneth Westover, You Zhang, Tingliang Zhuang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Respiratory motion is a long-standing challenge for lung SBRT, particularly for centrally-located lung tumors where increased toxicity demands more precise motion management during treatme...