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3D Wideband Late Gadolinium-Enhanced MRI for Radiotherapy of Ventricular Tachycardia: A Preliminary Study in Healthy Participants and Patient

Authors: Arash Bedayat, Jason Bradfield, Minsong Cao, Robert K Chin, Huiming Dong, J Paul Finn, Fei Han, Justin Hayase, Shu-Fu Shih, Xiaodong Zhong

Affiliation: Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Siemens Healthineers

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cardiac SBRT is a promising treatment for ventricular tachycardia (VT). Success depends on accurate target delineation, for which 2D narrowband late gadolinium-enhanced (LGE) MRI offers valua...

4D-CT Based on Millimeter Wave (mmWave) Respiratory and Cardiac Phase Tracking

Authors: Yao Hao, Pamela Samson, Ziyu Shu, David Zhang, Tiezhi Zhang, Jingxuan Zhu

Affiliation: Stony Brook University, Washington University in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, WashU Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The aim of this study is to validate the feasibility of using millimeter wave (mmWave) radar for phase binning 4D-CT by concurrent, non-contact phase tracking of respiratory and cardiac wavef...

A Fast Low-Dose Method for Beam Blocker-Based CBCT Scatter Correction

Authors: Yidong Yang, Haolin Zhan

Affiliation: Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a fast low-dose method for beam blocker-based CBCT scatter correction and evaluate image quality in phantom study.
Methods: The full number of scatter projections were collected...

A GPU Accelerated Monte Carlo Dose Engine for Small Animal Proton Radiotherapy

Authors: Haonian Gong, Yue Gu, Meiqi Liu, Zihao Liu, Hsiao-Ming Lu, Yuxiang Wang, Yidong Yang, Cheng Zheng

Affiliation: Hefei Ion Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Department of Engineering and Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, University of Science and Technology of China

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Proton radiotherapy in preclinical small animals requires specific dose engine due to its low energy and small irradiation volume. This study is to develop a GPU-based Monte Carlo dose eng...

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 Multi-Criteria Optimization Method Based on Reinforcement Learning and Adaptive Boosting in Radiation Therapy

Authors: Liqin HU, Tao He, Jing JIA, Pengcheng LONG, Wei Meng, Yang Yuan

Affiliation: SuperAccuracy Science & Technology Co. Ltd.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A multi-criteria optimization method based on reinforcement learning and adaptive boosting(RLAB MCO) has been developed to enhance radiotherapy plan quality by offering reasonable and effecti...

A Novel Design of Photon-Counting Static Cone-Beam CT System for Dedicated Breast Imaging

Authors: Ahad Ollah Ezzati, Yile Fang, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Kai Yang, Yuncheng Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: With breast cancer being one of the most prevalent cancers, regular screening is an effective strategy to mitigate the risk of malignancy. However, conventional energy-integrating detector (E...

A Radiomic Quantification Framework for Hyperparameter Optimization in Texture Characterization

Authors: Yuli Lu, Chendong Ni, Cheng Qian, Kun Qian, Weiwei Sang, Chunhao Wang, Fan Xia, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Rihui Zhang, Haiming Zhu

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a radiomic quantification framework to evaluate the effects of radiomic image preprocessing hyperparameters (i.e., image resampling and discretization) on texture characterization ...

A Realistic Computer Simulation Study Assessing How Beam Hardening Affects the Accuracy of CT Lung Attenuation Values

Authors: Zijia Guo, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Frederic Noo, Karl Stierstorfer

Affiliation: Siemens Healthineers, University of Utah, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurately assessing lung parenchyma health is critically important in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CT attenuation values are valuable for this purpo...

A Study of Large Model Alignment Techniques for MRI Images of Small Sample Meningioma

Authors: Xiangli Cui, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Da Yao, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang, Shanyang Zhao

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To study the fine-tuning strategy of pre-trained AI image generation model to adapt to the generation of small sample meningioma MRI images, explore its impact on observer performance, and...

A Vision-Language Deep Learning Model for Predicting Survival Outcomes in Glioblastoma Patients

Authors: Zachary Buchwald, Chih-Wei Chang, Richard L.J. Qiu, Mojtaba Safari, Hui-Kuo Shu, Lisa Sudmeier, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu, Xiaohan Yuan

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study proposes a novel vision-language model (VLM) to predict survival outcomes in glioblastoma (GBM) patients. By integrating multimodal MRI data and clinical information, the proposed ...

A Vision-Language Model for T1-Contrast Enhanced MRI Generation for Glioma Patients

Authors: Zachary Buchwald, Zach Eidex, Richard L.J. Qiu, Justin R. Roper, Mojtaba Safari, Hui-Kuo Shu, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) are commonly used for patients with gliomas to delineate and characterize the brain tumors using T1-weighted (T1W) MRI. However, there is a rising conc...

A Window-Level Based Approach for Generating Missing Tissue in CT Scans Using a Transformer-Gan Model

Authors: Mojtaba Behzadipour, Siyong Kim, Mitchell Polizzi, Richard R. Wargo, Lulin Yuan

Affiliation: VCU Health - Department of Radiology, Virginia Commonwealth University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to develop a method for generating missing tissue in CT scans of patients with large body sizes, where the field of view (FOV) of the scanner fails to capture ...

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 ...

Advancing Thoracic Synthetic CT Images with Enhanced Cyclegan for Adaptive Radiotherapy Applications

Authors: Silambarasan Anbumani, Nicolette O'Connell, Eenas A. Omari, Amanda Pan, Eric S. Paulson, Lindsay Puckett, Monica E. Shukla, Dan Thill, Jiaofeng Xu

Affiliation: Elekta Inc, Elekta Limited, Linac House, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate electron density information from on-board imaging is essential for direct dose calculations in adaptive radiotherapy (ART). This study evaluates a deep learning model for thoracic s...

An Adaptive Radiotherapy Strategy Study Based on Segmented Synthesis and Deformational Registration

Authors: Jie Hu, Zhengdong Jiang, Nan Li, Tie Lv, Yuqing Xia, Shouping Xu, Gaolong Zhang, Wei Zhao, Changyou Zhong

Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Radiotherapy Department of Meizhou People’s Hospital (Huangtang Hospital), UT Health San Antonio, National Cancer Center/ National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, Peopleʼs Republic of China, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patients usually undergo cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans which are used for patient set-up before radiotherapy. However, the low image quality of CBCT hinders its use in adaptive r...

An Alpha Irradiation System for Radiobiological Studies with Versatile Dose Rate Control

Authors: Harsh Arya, Yan Chang, Yujie Chi, Varghese Anto Chirayath, Joshua Rajan, Pan Zui

Affiliation: University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In targeted alpha therapy (TAT), absorbed dose rates can vary significantly spatially and temporally, impacting therapeutic efficacy as well as carcinogenic potential. This study reports the ...

An Integrated Optimization Method for Joint Lattice Positioning and Dose Planning in Lattice Therapy

Authors: Hao Gao, Xue Hong, Harold Li, Yuting Lin, Jufri Setianegara, Xin Tong, Chao Wang, Weijie Zhang, Ya-Nan Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Lattice radiotherapy (LATTICE) is a form of spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) designed to deliver high radiation doses to specific tumor regions (vertices) while sparing surroun...

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Automatic Contour Quality Assurance (QA) with Uncertainty Quantification

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Fan-Chi F. Su, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang, 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) Lab & 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 delineation of treatment targets and organs-at-risk is crucial for radiotherapy. Despite significant progress in artificial intelligence (AI)-based automatic segmentation tools, effi...

Assessing the Impact of Weighting Dose Volume Histograms By Variable Relative Biological Effectiveness for Radiation-Induced Lymphopenia Risk Prediction

Authors: Yan Chu, Madison Emily Grayson, Radhe Mohan, Pablo P. Yepes

Affiliation: UT Health Science Center at Houston, Rice University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation-induced lymphopenia (RIL) is a common adverse effect of radiation therapy, negatively impacting overall survival and anti-PD1 immunotherapy efficacy. Our lab previously developed a ...

Assessing the Risks of Synthetic MRI Data in Deep Learning: A Study on U-Net Segmentation Accuracy

Authors: Chuangxin Chu, Haotian Huang, Tianhao Li, Jingyu Lu, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Tianyu Zeng, Chulong Zhang, Yujia Zheng

Affiliation: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Nanyang Technological University, Australian National University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, North China University of Technology, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deep learning segmentation models, such as U-Net, rely on high-quality image-segmentation pairs for accurate predictions. However, the recent increasing use of generative networks for creatin...

Assessment of Automated Planning Templates for Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal Disease Sites for Online MR-Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Shahed Badiyan, Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Viktor M. Iakovenko, Steve Jiang, Christopher Kabat, Mu-Han Lin, Roberto Pellegrini, Arnold Pompos, Edoardo Salmeri, David Sher, Sruthi Sivabhaskar, Justin D. Visak

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, Global Clinical Science, Elekta AB, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Adaptive treatment planning requires robust strategies to enable streamlined on-couch processes, creating a significant barrier for planners transitioning from conventional to adaptive planni...

BEST IN PHYSICS RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS, THERANOSTICS AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE: The Development and Validation of an in-Vitro Alpha Irradiation Platform with Versatile Radiation Control

Authors: Md Mainul Abrar, Harsh Arya, Yujie Chi, Yijing Liu, Joshua Rajan, Pan Zui

Affiliation: University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Understanding the biological effects of alpha radiation at varying dose rates and energies is essential for advancing therapeutic strategies. This study demonstrates the capabilities of an in...

Beam Characteristics of a Proposed Dielectric Wall Proton Accelerator Design

Authors: Julien Bancheri, Chau Giang Bui, Christopher M Lund, Morgan J Maher, Jamiel Nasser, Amy Parent, Monica Serban, Jan P. Seuntjens, Jason Z Yuan

Affiliation: University of Toronto, Medical Physics Unit, McGill University, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy (PT) has demonstrated greater precision and superior healthy tissue sparing compared to photon radiotherapy for various sites; however, PT systems are expensive, which limits g...

Brachyplancheck: An Independent Monte Carlo Dose Calculation Tool for Brachytherapy Using Egs_Brachy

Authors: Amy Tien Yee Chang, Chi Wai Cheung, Tin Lok Chiu, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wa Kong, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu

Affiliation: Comprehensive Oncology Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces BrachyPlanCheck, an independent Monte Carlo (MC)-based dose calculation tool for 192Ir brachytherapy retrospective study or algorithm commissioning.
Methods: BrachyPl...

CT-on-Rails Longitudinal Image Quality Stability for Intensity Modulated Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Austen N. Curcuru, Arash Darafsheh, Winter Green, Yao Hao, Baozhou Sun, Tiezhi Zhang, Tianyu Zhao, Xiandong Zhao

Affiliation: WashU Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, University of South Florida, Baylor College of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) requires precise setup imaging due to the sharp dose gradients and rapid distal fall-off seen in proton therapy dose distributions. Additionally, onl...

Centralizing Resources with a Microsoft-Based Wiki Platform: Enhancing Collaboration and Efficiency in Radiation Oncology

Authors: Simon Brundage, Jiajin Fan, Ulrich Langner, Qiongge Li, Jian Liu, Wei Nie, Edwin Quashie, Xiaofeng Zhu

Affiliation: Brown University Health, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program, Inova Hospital, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Managing departmental policies, clinical protocols, QA procedures, workflows, and troubleshooting documentation is critical in radiation oncology. A Microsoft-based wiki platform was devel...

Characterizing the Stability of Upright CT for Proton Therapy

Authors: Brian Burger, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, John W. Hayes, Carson Hoffman, Minglei Kang, Jessica R. Miller, Jordan M. Slagowski, Yuhao Yan

Affiliation: Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Leo Cancer Care

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The combination of upright CT and patient positioner for particle therapy present tremendous potential for high precision IGRT and online adaptive radiation therapy (ART), where reliable CT p...

Comparative Study between Sparse Primary Sampling Grid Scatter Correction and Low-Count Monte Carlo-Based Scatter Reduction with 3-D Richardson-Lucy Denoising

Authors: Alan Rui Li, Qihui Lyu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Sparse Primary Sampling (SPS) grid was shown in a previous computational study to improve image quality by correcting scatter-induced effects and artifacts in Cone-beam Computed Tomogr...

Comparison Study of Shift Frequency and Magnitude By Prostate Fiducial Tracking System: Triggered Image and Calypso

Authors: David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Hyosung Cho, Dae Yup Han, MinYoung Lee, Weili Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Yonsei University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare the intra-fractional motion tracking sensitivity of prostate fiducial markers using triggered imaging and calypso tracking for prostate cancer cases.
Methods:
This study w...

Comparison of Clinical Virtual Unenhanced and True Unenhanced Images on a Prototype Deep Silicon Photon-Counting Detector CT

Authors: Meghan Lubner, Krista McClure, Aria M. Salyapongse, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz, Giuseppe Toia, Ming Yan, Zhye Yin, Meghan Yue

Affiliation: GE HealthCare, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, GE Healthcare, University of Wisconsin-Madison, UW-Madison, University of Wisconsin Madison, Department of Radiology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate virtual unenhanced (VUE) and true unenhanced (TUE) human subject images on a prototype deep silicon photon-counting detector (PCD) CT with prototype algorithms.
Methods: 5 subj...

Comparison of Image Quality and Radiation Dose Among Four Vendors of Mobile Digital Radiography Systems

Authors: Nathalie Correa, Janet Ching-Mei Feng, Chun-Han Huang, Jimmy Huynh

Affiliation: UTHealth McGovern Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compare the image quality and the dose-area product (DAP) of four mobile digital radiography (DR) systems—Canon (Soltus 500), Shimadzu (MobileDaRt Evolution MX8), Solution for Tomorrow (M1...

Comparison of Multispectral Singlet Oxygen Luminescent Dosimetry (MSOLD) and Singlet Oxygen Explicit Dosimetry (SOED) in BPD-Mediated PDT for Mice

Authors: Robert H Hadfield, Madelyn Johnson, Baozhu Lu, Hongjing Sun, Vikas Vikas, Brian C. Wilson, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu

Affiliation: University of Glasgow, University of Toronto, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Multispectral Singlet Oxygen Luminescent Dosimetry (MSOLD) has been developed as a real-time in vivo dosimetry technique for Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). This study investigates the feasibi...

Comprehensive Evaluation of High-Performance Cone-Beam Computed Tomography on C-Arm and Ring-Gantry Linacs for Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Authors: Laura I. Cervino, Karen Episcopia, Hsiang-Chi Kuo, Sangkyu Lee, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, Grace Tang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated the performance of the HyperSight Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) system on a TrueBeam C-arm LINAC (TB) and two Ethos ring-gantry LINACs (ES) for adaptive radiation ...

Correcting for Lung Ventilation in Model-Based CT

Authors: Ryan Andosca, Igor Barjaktarevic, Peter Boyle, Jie Deng, Minji Victoria Kim, Michael Vincent Lauria, Daniel A. Low, Claudia R. Miller, Drew Moghanaki, Louise Naumann, Jack Neylon, Dylan P. O'Connell, Ricky R Savjani

Affiliation: Department of Pulmonology, University of California Los Angeles, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, UCLA Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a Hounsfield Unit ventilation-based correction method for use with model-based CT when used as a replacement for 4DCT.
Methods: The model-based CT we employ is termed 5DCT, whic...

Cross-Slice Attention for Unsupervised 3D Pelvic CBCT to CT Translation

Authors: Xu Chen, Jun Lian, Yunkui Pang, Pew-Thian Yap

Affiliation: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Huaqiao University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Unsupervised CBCT-to-CT translation in the pelvic region is essential for accurate radiotherapy delivery and adaptive image-guided interventions. However, current models for cross-modality tr...

Cycle-Consistent Multi-Task Automated Segmentation and Synthetic CT Generation Model for Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Derek Tang, Susu Yan

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of a multi-task automated-segmentation and synthetic CT generation model (sCT) and investigate its application in an adaptive proton therapy workflow.
Methods: ...

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...

Deep Learning-Based Denoising for Template Matching in Real-Time Tumor Tracking Using Kv Scattered X-Ray Imaging

Authors: Weikang Ai, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Kai Yang, Yuncheng Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time tumor tracking is critically important for respiratory motion management for lung cancer radiotherapy. A previously proposed application of a photon counting detector involves measu...

Deep Learning-Based Fast CBCT Imaging with Orthogonal X-Ray Projections for Gynecological Cancer Radiotherapy

Authors: Beth Bradshaw Ghavidel, Chih-Wei Chang, Yuan Gao, Priyanka Kapoor, Shaoyan Pan, Junbo Peng, Richard L.J. Qiu, Jill Remick, Justin R. Roper, Zhen Tian, Xiaofeng Yang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) typically requires no less than 200 degrees of angular projections, which prolongs scanning time and increases radiation exposure. To address thes...

Deep-Dive Comparative Assessment between Digitally Reconstructed Radiographs and X-Ray Digital Radiographs from Lung CT Scans

Authors: Xinyi Fu, Dan Ruan, Ke Sheng

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Digitally reconstructed radiographs (DRRs) are easy to generate and widely used to establish research protocols in pulmonary diagnosis and image-guided radiotherapy tasks. A question remai...

Design of Filtimator (Filter + Collimator) for CBCT of Pediatric Cancer Patients Receiving Proton Therapy

Authors: Soon N. Huh, Perry B. Johnson, Jiyeon Park, Ryan Stevens

Affiliation: University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, UFHPTI

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) doses shall be limited for pediatric patients in clinical settings. Device called Filtimator (filter+collimator) was custom designed to reduce setup CB...

Determination of HU Override for Small Metal Implants in Proton Therapy

Authors: Matthew Stephen Andriotty, Taoran Cui, Harold Y Hu, Ke Nie, Tan Phan, Xiao Wang, Ning J. Yue, Chengzhu Zhang

Affiliation: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Basis Scottsdale

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Metallic implants are often non-isocentric, and their exact volumes/orientations/shapes are difficult to capture and contour accurately on CT images even if that information is known beforeha...

Determining Optimal Delivery Pattern for Reference Dosimetry in Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Therapy

Authors: Clifford Ghee Ann Chua, Calvin Wei Yang Koh, Kah Seng Lew, Zubin Master, Sung Yong Park, Hong Qi Tan, Andrew Wibawa

Affiliation: National Cancer Centre Singapore

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the impact of spot position deviation on reference dosimetry measurements using different delivery patterns and to determine the optimal delivery pattern for reference dosimetr...

Development and Implementation of MRI-Only Simulation, Planning and Treatment Workflow for Pelvic Radiotherapy Using Synthetic CT on MR-Linac

Authors: Peter Balter, Elaine Eunnae Cha, Seungtaek Choi, Yao Ding, Eun Young Han, Yusung Kim, Rajat J. Kudchadker, Belinda Lee, Surendra Prajapati, Reza Reiazi, Ergys D. Subashi, Sarath Vijayan, Jinzhong Yang, Yao Zhao

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the feasibility of an MR-only simulation, planning, and treatment (MROSPT) workflow for pelvic cancer patients using synthetic CT generated from MRI data. By validating s...

Development of a Novel Deformable Pelvis Phantom to Support Upright Applications

Authors: Adam P. Berdusco, Matthew R. Ceelen, Renata Farrell, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, Will Martin, Charles F. Maysack-Landry, Morgan A. McGauley, James Rice, Jordan M. Slagowski, Yuhao Yan

Affiliation: Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Upright radiotherapy (RT) is now available although this novel vertical CT and positioner presents unique challenges for quality assurance and testing methodologies. We have designed and buil...

Direct in-Vivo Real-Time Singlet Oxygen Detection in Photofrin-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Using Multispectral Singlet Oxygen Dosimetry (MSOLD)

Authors: Theresa Busch, Robert H Hadfield, Madelyn Johnson, Baozhu Lu, Hongjing Sun, Brian C. Wilson, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu

Affiliation: University of Glasgow, University of Toronto, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Direct detection of singlet-state oxygen (¹O₂) is crucial for advancing type II photodynamic therapy (PDT), but its short lifetime makes in vivo measurement highly challenging. Although Photo...

Dosimeteric Parameter Evaluation of Digital Polycrystalline Semiconductor Dosimeters for Quality Assurance of High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy

Authors: Woong Cho, Jin-Beom Chung, Moo-Jae Han, Sang Won Kang, Boram Lee

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Inha University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to establish a digital quality assurance (QA) system for high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy by evaluating self-developed polycrystalline semiconductor dosimeters (PSDs).
Me...

Dosimetric Comparison of Lattice and 3D Grid VMAT Planning for Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy

Authors: Minbin Chen, Gang Liu, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Mingyuan Ye, Fang-Fang Yin, Lihua Zhang, Haiming Zhu

Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to conduct a dosimetric comparison between lattice radiotherapy (LRT) and 3D grid treatment planning techniques, focusing on their differences in delivering three-dimensional ...

Dosimetric Evaluation of Comprehensive Motion Management in 1.5T MR-Linac for Real-Time Gated Radiotherapy

Authors: Kin Yin Cheung, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wah Kong, Ka Ki Lau, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Mei Yan Tse, Jierong Wang, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu, Jing Yuan, Chi To Yung, Shang Peng Felix Yung

Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Research Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Intrafraction motion management remains a major challenge in magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT). The recent clinical release of an active motion management system aims to enhance ...

Dosimetric Impact of Adaptive Radiotherapy with Ethos for Prostate Cancer: Localized Analysis of Bladder and Rectum across Planned, Non-Adaptive Accumulated, and Adapted Treatments

Authors: Huisi Ai, Scott Glaser, Yi Lao, Percy Lee, Sara N. Lim, An Liu, Bo Liu, Borna Maraghechi, Kun Qing, Chengyu Shi, William T. Watkins, Terence Williams, Qiuyun Xu, Jiahua Zhu

Affiliation: WashU Medicine, Graduate Program in Bioengineering, University of California San Francisco-UC Berkeley, City of Hope Orange County, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Orange County, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To employ a novel surface dose mapping approach for localized assessment of the dosimetric impact of Ethos adaptive radiotherapy (ART) for prostate cancer (PC).
Methods: This study include...

Dosimetric Impact of Monte Carlo Physics Models in Electronic Brachytherapy Simulations

Authors: David Ayala Alvarez, Facundo Ballester, Luc Beaulieu, Francisco Berumen-Murillo, Jean-Simon Cote, Ernesto Mainegra-Hing, Iymad Mansour, Gaël Ndoutoume-Paquet, Jan P. Seuntjens, Rowan M. Thomson, Christian Valdes, Javier Vijande, Peter G. Watson

Affiliation: Département de physique, de génie physique et d'optique, Université Laval, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto, McGill University, Department of Physics and Medical Physics Unit, McGill University, IFIC-UV, University of Valencia, National Research Council Canada, Carleton University, 5Service de Physique Médicale et de Radioprotection, Centre Intégré de Cancérologie, CHU de Québec- Université Laval et Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Nuclear Medicine Department, Hospital Regional de Antofagasta, Université Laval, Carleton Laboratory for Radiotherapy Physics, Department of Physics, Carleton University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Low-energy X-ray beams used in electronic brachytherapy (eBT) pose unique dosimetric challenges due to high depth-dose gradients, material-dependent detector responses, and the absence of sta...

Dosimetry Impact of Overlapping Reconstruction of CT Simulation in Stereotactic Radiosurgery Planning

Authors: Matthew Stephen Andriotty, Chi Ma, Xiao Wang, Keying (Karen) Xu, Suhong Yu, Ning J. Yue, Yin Zhang

Affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effects of overlapping CT reconstruction on dosimetry calculation for LINAC-based SRS patients simulated on CT simulators from three different vendors.
Methods: CT simulati...

Dual-Energy CT Derived Perfusion Blood Volume and 4D-CT Derived Ventilation Changes in Lung Cancer Patients 6-Months Post Radiation Therapy

Authors: Daniel A. Alexander, Jeffrey D. Bradley, Steven J. Feigenberg, Cole Friedes, Casey Hollawell, William Levin, Maksym Sharma, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Ying Xiao, Nikhil Yegya-Raman, Jennifer Wei Zou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate lung function changes following definitive chemoradiation dose using CT-derived measurements in patients with locally advanced NSCLC at 6-months post-treatment compared to pre-...

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 Proton Treatment and Mitigating Radiation-Induced Lung Injury Using a Novel Cycle Diffusion Approach for Lung Ventilation Estimation

Authors: Yang Lei, Haibo Lin, Tian Liu, Charles B. Simone, Shouyi Wei, Ajay Zheng

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York Proton Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation-induced lung injury (RILI), encompassing pneumonitis and fibrosis, represents a critical dose-limiting factor in lung cancer radiation therapy. Variability in treatment outcomes is ...

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 Capabilities of Hypersight CBCT for Advanced Dual-Energy CBCT Imaging in Online Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Yi-Fang Wang, Yading Yuan

Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight, the latest CBCT technology from Varian Medical Systems, integrates rapid 6-second data acquisition with advanced iterative reconstruction and upgraded hardware. Previous studies h...

Evaluation of Concomitant Imaging Dose in 4D-CBCT Guided Thoracic Radiotherapy

Authors: Yuchao Hu, Yajun Jia, Zhangmin Li, Yong Sang, Jianan Wu, Man Zhao

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Department of Radiation Oncology, Guangzhou Concord Cancer Hospital, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the imaging dose of 4D-CBCT in patients treated with thoracic radiotherapy.
Methods: A model of the Elekta XVI imaging system was created in TOPAS software. Percentage depth do...

Evaluation of Hypersight CBCT Scanning Techniques for Motion Management in Online Adaptive Radiotherapy: A Comparative Study of Slow, Fast, and Averaged Scans

Authors: Fan Liu, Adam C. Riegel, Yi-Fang Wang

Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight, Varian Medical Systems' latest CBCT technology, integrates rapid 6-second data acquisition with advanced iterative reconstruction, enabling precise real-time contouring and dose c...

Evaluation of a Commercial Metal Artifact Reduction Algorithm for IGRT in Patients with Hip Prostheses

Authors: Laura Bennett, Matthew Charles, Greg Cooley, John M. Floberg, Ryan Hutten, Elissa Khoudary, Nicholas Lynch, Kaili Ranta, Jordan M. Slagowski, Trevor Wilson

Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the impact of an iterative cone beam CT with metal artifact reduction (iCBCT+MAR) reconstruction algorithm (HyperSight TrueBeam 4.1, Varian Medical Systems) on image quality and s...

Evaluation of the Reflexion X1 As a Standalone PET/CT Simulator for Treatment Planning and Treatment Adaptation

Authors: Chunhui Han, An Liu, William T. Watkins, Qiuyun Xu

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the RefleXion X1 imaging system as a standalone positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT) simulator for radiotherapy treatment planning and adaptive re-plannin...

Exploring Perceptions of Global Medical Physics As a Viable Career Path in the Field of Medical Physics

Authors: Oi-Wai Chau, Beata Gontova Bernat, Mary Gronberg, Yao Hao, Amanda M. Jackson, Nupur Karmaker, Dishane Chand Luximon, Osama R. Mawlawi, Ikechi Samuel Ozoemelam, Deepak Shrestha, William Swanson, Md Tofiz Uddin, Joseph Weygand, Afua A. Yorke

Affiliation: University of Michigan, Mayo Clinic, Champion Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, University of Washington, Washington University in St Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Emory University, Dept. of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Gono Bishwabidyalay, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate perception and awareness of global medical physics (GMP) as a career path among medical physics professionals and trainees, identify opportunities to enhance professional developm...

FMEA for Direct to Unit Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Haleem Azmy, Robbie Beckert, Farnoush Forghani, Dean Hobbis, Dan Hong, Hyun Kim, Eric Laugeman, Silpa Raju-Salicki, Domenic Sievert

Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, WashU Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Wash U Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A novel radiation therapy (RT) workflow has recently emerged with the advent of online adaptive RT systems, direct-to-unit (DTU). DTU utilizes online adaptive platforms (MR and CT based) to o...

Feasibility Study of Deep Learning-Based MRI-to-PET Generation for Rectal Cancer: Overall Survival Prediction and Pathological Complete Response Assessment

Authors: Weigang Hu, Zhenhao Li, Jiazhou Wang, Xiaojie Yin, Zhen Zhang

Affiliation: Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and validate a novel deep learning method to generate synthetic PET images for rectal cancer from MRI data. By incorporating metabolic information from the synth...

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/μm. This study investigated the feasibility of the auger electron radiation therapy.
Method...

Fine-Tuning AI-Based Generative Models for Small-Sample Glioma MRI Generation.

Authors: Xiangli Cui, Chunyan Fu, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Jingyu Liu, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang, Shanyang Zhao

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the impact of fine-tuning strategies for pre-trained AI image generation models on glioma MRI image quality and observer performance, and to determine the optimal fine-tuning conf...

GPU Accelerated Monte Carlo Simulation for Tset Dose Calculation

Authors: Veng Jean Heng, Jan P. Seuntjens, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We have developed a GPU-accelerated Monte Carlo (MC) simulation to determine the cumulative dose distribution of patients undergoing Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET) using the Stanford tech...

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...

Generalizable 7T T1 Map Synthesis from 1.5T and 3T T1W MRI for High-Resolution MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy

Authors: Zachary Buchwald, Chih-Wei Chang, Zach Eidex, Hui Mao, Richard L.J. Qiu, Justin R. Roper, Mojtaba Safari, Hui-Kuo Shu, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: MRI-guided radiation therapy (MRgRT) benefits significantly from enhanced soft-tissue contrast and spatial resolution, which aid in accurately delineating tumors and organs at risk. Although ...

Generation of Patient-Specific Phantom for Head & Neck Proton Therapy Based on Xcat

Authors: Cheng-En Hsieh, Shen-Hao Li, Hsin-Hon Lin, Shu-Wei Wu, An-Ci Yang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The aim of this study is to develop a framework of generating patient-specific phantom tailored for head and neck proton therapy. From these phantoms, digital reference objects based on th...

Hybrid Prior-Enhanced Deep Image Prior (HPEDIP) Image Reconstruction for Ultra-Short Scans

Authors: Renee Farrell, Jinkoo Kim, Xin Qian, Ziyu Shu, Zhaozheng Yin, Tiezhi Zhang

Affiliation: Stony Brook Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultra-short CT scan allows fast imaging speed, dose reduction, and compact system design. We developed a deep image prior (DIP) based reconstruction method named Hybrid Prior-Enhanced Deep Im...

Impact of Arc Number Variation on VMAT Lattice Radiotherapy Plans

Authors: Minbin Chen, Gang Liu, Manju Liu, Weiwei Sang, Pulin Sun, Mingyuan Ye, Fang-Fang Yin, Lihua Zhang, Haiming Zhu

Affiliation: Jiahui International Hospital, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University, Duke Kunshan University, The First People's Hospital of Kunshan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effects of varying the number of arcs on treatment plans created using Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) for Lattice radiotherapy (LRT).
Methods: Thre...

Impact of Respiratory Motion and MRI Sequences on Tumour Volume Determination in MR-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: Kin Yin Cheung, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wa Kong, Pei-Xiong Li, Pak Hang Nam, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu, Chi To Yung

Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Elekta Unity system facilitates daily adaptive radiotherapy using MRI-based treatment planning. However, MR images are prone to motion artefacts caused by respiratory motion, potential...

Implementing a Knowledge-Based Planning Model for Gastrointestinal (GI) Site-Specific Plans for Photon Radiation Therapy

Authors: Andreea Dimofte, Maksym Sharma, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To assess the effectiveness and dosimetric impact of utilizing a knowledge-based planning model for GI site-specific plans.
Methods:
Six knowledge-based planning models were develope...

Improvements from Monte Carlo Simulations over Pencil Beam Algorithms for Normal Tissue Dose Reconstruction in Proton Therapy Patients

Authors: Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, Keith T Griffin, Jae Won Jung, Cari M Kitahara, Choonik Lee, Choonsik Lee, Aimee L McNamara, Matthew Mille, Harald Paganetti, Sergio Morato Rafet, Jan PO Schuemann, Jungwook Shin, Torunn I Yock

Affiliation: University of Michigan, East Carolina University, Massachusetts General Hospital, National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Institute of Cancer Research

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy dose reconstruction enables retrospective epidemiological studies that connect late health effects to the organ-absorbed radiation doses received during treatment. Though clinica...

In-Vivo Image Quality of Head/Neck and CNS with an Advanced C-Arm Linac CBCT Solution

Authors: Theodore Higgins Arsenault, Kenneth W. Gregg, Lauren E Henke, Rojano Kashani, Christian Erik Petersen, Alex T. Price, Atefeh Rezaei, Runyon C. Woods

Affiliation: University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: CBCT is subject to more artifacts due to increased photon scatter, especially in areas of increased tissue heterogeneities compared to fan-beam CTs (FBCTs). Improved imaging panels combined w...

Investigating Microcalcification Detectability in a Static Breast Cone Beam CT Via Monte Carlo Simulation

Authors: Ahad Ollah Ezzati, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Kai Yang, Yuncheng Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gantry motion and patient breathing during a breast cone beam CT (bCBCT) scan is one of the major challenges for microcalcification (μCalcs) detection. By deploying a large number of individu...

Joint Optimization of Patient-Specific Range Modulators and Beam Intensities for Conformal Flash Proton Therapy

Authors: Hao Gao, Jiayue Han, Wangyao Li, Yuting Lin, Jufri Setianegara, Aoxiang Wang, Yanan Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Proton therapy leverages Bragg-peak-based dose delivery to achieve ultra-high-dose-rate FLASH with patient-specific range modulators (PSRM). Current proton FLASH (pFLASH) planning typically i...

Knee Image Generation Based on Fine-Tuning Stable Diffusion Model

Authors: Xiangli Cui, Zilei Fu, Man Hu, Wanli Huo, Xiaoqing Wu, Jianguang Zhang, Yingying Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Using Stable Diffusion to generate images of the knee in different disease states can enrich the medical imaging database and inject new vitality into the field of medical imaging analysis...

Knowledge-Based Deep Residual U-Net for Synthetic CT Generation Using a Single MR Volume for Frameless Radiosurgery

Authors: Justus Adamson, John Ginn, Yongbok Kim, Ke Lu, Trey Mullikin, Xiwen Shu, Chunhao Wang, Zhenyu Yang, Jingtong Zhao

Affiliation: Duke University, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To develop a knowledge-based deep model for synthetic CT (sCT) generation from a single MR volume in frameless radiosurgery (SRS), eliminating the need for CT simulation prior to the SRS d...

Lesion Detection in Contrast Enhanced Cone Beam Breast CT with a Photon Counting Detector: A Monte Carlo Study

Authors: Ahad Ollah Ezzati, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Kai Yang, Yuncheng Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Contrast-enhanced breast cone-beam computed tomography (bCBCT) provides high-resolution, 3D imaging of breast tissues with improved differentiation between normal and abnormal tissues. Curren...

MRI Radiomics-Based Machine Learning Model for Predicting BNCT Treatment Response in Glioblastoma

Authors: Huang Chi-Shiuan, Wu Chih-Chun, Hui-Yu Cathy Tsai, Chen Yan-Han, Chen Yi-Wei, Pan Yi-Ying

Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Science, National Tsing Hua University, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Tri-Service General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model based on MRI-derived radiomic features to predict progressive disease (PD) in glioblastoma (GBM) patients four months ...

Modified Dehazenet for Scatter Correction in Triggered Imaging: Enhancing Visibility and Alignment Precision for Radiation Therapy

Authors: Hyosung Cho, Dae Yup Han, Duhee Jeon, Jiwon Park, Hyesun Yang

Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Yonsei University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Scatter in X-ray imaging degrades image quality, hindering the visibility of critical anatomical features and complicating patient alignment in radiation therapy. This study aims to improve s...

Monte Carlo Simulation of Surface Radiation Dose for Cherenkov Imaging: Comparison with Commissioning Data for Truebeam and Halcyon

Authors: Hongjing Sun, Weibing Yang, Timothy C. Zhu, Yifeng Zhu

Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to compare the commissioning results of TrueBeam and Halcyon linear accelerators with Monte Carlo (MC) simulations conducted using TOPAS. The ultimate goal is to leverage MC s...

Multi-Center Evaluation of an AI Beam Angle Prediction Model for Liver Treatments Using Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Therapy

Authors: Christopher Ackerman, Chang Chang, Yan-Cheng Huang, Robert Kaderka, Che Lin, Hsin-Chih Lo, Iain MacEwan, Yi-Chin Tu, James Urbanic

Affiliation: University of California San DIego, Taiwan AI Labs, National Taiwan University, California Protons Cancer Therapy Center, University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the performance of an existing AI beam angle prediction model on external patient datasets for liver proton treatments. The AI model was trained on datasets exclusively from on...

Multi-Organ Segmentation of Pelvic Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) with Transformer Models to Enhance Adaptive Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer

Authors: Ming Chao, Thomas Chum, Tenzin Kunkyab, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Richard G Stock, Hasan Wazir, Junyi Xia, Jiahan Zhang

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to develop effective strategies for multi-organ segmentation of pelvic cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images based on transformer models to facilitate adaptive radiat...

Multimodal Framework for Predicting Radiation-Induced Severe Acute Esophagitis in Esophageal Cancer

Authors: Yeona Cho, Chloe Min Seo Choi, Joseph O. Deasy, Jue Jiang, Jihun Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Nikhil Mankuzhy, Aneesh Rangnekar, Andreas Rimner, Maria Thor, Harini Veeraraghavan, Abraham Wu

Affiliation: University of Freibrug, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Yonsei University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We hypothesized that combining clinical, imaging, and radiotherapy dose-distribution features could increase predictive model accuracy in radiation-induced severe acute esophagitis (SAE) in e...

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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. Barnes, John C. Barrett, Divya Bartley, Steven J. Bartolac, Robert Barton, Christopher P. Bass, Loni Bates, Alan Baydush, John E. Bayouth, Stephen Beach, Kevin Beaudette, Kaelyn Becker, Natalie A. Beckmann, Colleen Beer, Sepideh Behinaein, Jake M. Bell, David M. Bellezza, Maria R. Bellon, Ahmed Benelfassi, Stephanie Louise Bennett, Todd Bernath, Kate Bevins, Nicholas B. Bevins, Brian J. Bismack, David Blaich, Anthony P. Blatnica, Joseph W. Blickenstaff, Steven Blum, Maggie Bobbett, Dayna Bodensteiner, Daniel Boedeker, Robert C. Boggs, Jason D. Bond, Sjirk N. Boon, Jennifer M. Borsavage, Ryan J. Bosca-Harasim, Ryan J. Bosca-Harasim, Satya R. Bose, Todd Bossenberger, Cristina Boswell, Djamal Boukerroui, Christopher M. Bowen, Aaron Brammer, Rich Brancaleoone, Eric Brass, Luis Bravo, William Breeden, Christina Breeze, Eric E. Brost, Justin L. Brown, Karen L. Brown, Marissa Brown, Norman Lee Brown, Payton Brown, Patrick V. Brunick, Ryan Brunkhorst, Gwendolyn P. Brunner, Camelia E. Bunaciu, Maria Bunta, Olwen Burton, Karim Butalag, Priscilla F. Butler, Angela Cagwin, Jeffrey L. Campbell, Warren G. Campbell, Tyler Cantrell, Xu Cao, Yanan Cao, Peter F. Caracappa, Amanda M. Caringi, Joe Caron, Joshua Carter, Kenneth W. Cashon, Sarah Castillo, Everett Cavanaugh, Suran Chae, Abhi Chakrabarti, PhD, Philip Chan, Jina Chang, Sha X. Chang, Youssef M. Charara, Pierre E. Charpentier, Priyanka Chaudhary, Senthamil Selvan Chelliah, Chen Chen, Doris Chen, Kuan Ling Chen, Max Chen, Mingyue Chen, Mu Chen, Xinan Chen, Yie Chen, Yong Chen, Caroline Cheney, Shyh-Shi R. Chern, Stephen Thomas Chesser, Kin Man Cheung, Pai-Chun Melinda Chi, Yuwei Chi, Omar Chibani, Hung Ching, Gwi Ae Cho, Jongmin Cho, David Choi, Wing Yan Choi, Nitish Chopra, Daniel Christ, Olav I. Christianson, Emmanuel Christodoulou, Heeteak Chung, Sophia Claudio, Arely Clavel, William J. Clouse, Gilad Cohen, Michael S. Cohen, Vladimir Collantes, Jason Collier, Jacob Collins, Daria C. Comsa, Charles Conduah, Virgil N. Cooper, Anita M. Corrao, Frank D. Corwin, Mihaela Cosma, Ben Coull-Neveu, Mary K. Cox, Daniel F. Craft, Steven D. Crawford, Troy M. Crawford, Charles E. Creagh, Beatrice Croteau, Camille Crumbley, Wilbert F. Cruz, Guoqiang Cui, J. Adam M. Cunha, Scott Cupp, Bruce H. Curran, Jordan McCauley Cutsinger, Alita D Almeida, Harold DSouza, Nana Dabo-Akoteng, Robert Dahl, Shaun W. Dahl, Ghayath Dakkouri, Malek Daneshvarnezhad, Mylinh Dang, Matt Daniels, George M. Daskalov, David A. Davenport, Amanda Davidek, Scott E. Davidson, Maria De Ornelas, Dylan A. DeAngelis, Mike Deady, Daniel Dean, Savannah Decker, Savannah Decker, Michael Delafuente, Omer Demirkaya, Logan Dempsey, Marc Dennis, Viv Dennis, Dana Derby, Garron A. Deshazer, Veronique Destombes, Ajaya K. Devabhaktuni, Suneetha Devpura, James A. Deye, Shalmali Dharmadhikari, Dominic J. DiCostanzo, Richard V. DiPietro, Emily Diller, Lei Ding, Nayha V. Dixit, Charles Dodge, David N. Dodoo Amoo, Shana Donchatz, Lei Dong, Elangovan Doraisamy, Jennifer E. Dorand, Sarah Driver, Jiayi Du, Michael Duax, Ibrahim M. Duhaini, Ibrahim Duhaini, Kristen Duke, Richard Dunia, Leon Dunn, Shannon R. Durfee, Brittany Earl, Behzad Ebrahimi, Colton Eckert, Hisham Elasmar, John G. Eley, Abdelhamid Elfaham, David C. Ellerbusch, Scott J. Emerson, Sara Endo, David Erickson, Freddy Escorcia, Caroline Esposito, Patrice Essien, Adam Evearitt, Benjamin Fahimian, Liliosa C. Fajardo, Kevin Fallon, Guoqing Fan, Jiahua Fan, Mingdong Fan, Pei Fan, Bing Fang, Jian Fang, Yile Fang, Marc A. Felice, Ye Feng, Michele Sutton Ferenci, Philippe Feru, Jade Alecia Fischer, Aaron Fishbein, Caitlyn M. Fitzherbert, Damian Fondevila, Grant Fong, Robert Wesley Foster, Luke Fourie, Jeffrey Brian Fowlkes, Alexandre Franca Velo, D. Jay Freedman, Ronald W. Frick, Jie Fu, Samuel Fulton, Kamalakar Gaddam, Justin D. Gagneur, Mariana Gallo, Mariana Gallo, David Gammel, Robert G. Gandy, Junfang Gao, Yiming Gao, Victor L. Garcia, Michael Garcia-Alcoser, Jeffrey Garrett, Steven Anthony Gasiecki, Keith Gatermann, Avinash Gautam, Bhoj Gautam, Olivier Gayou, Andrew J. Gearhart, Paul B. Geis, Renil B. George, David P. Gierga, Robert Gilliam, James Giltz, Eric L. Gingold, Frederic Girard, Garth Gladfelder, Sharon Glaze, Brendan K. Glennon, Steven P. Glennon, Guy Godwin, David Lloyd Goff, Lisa M. Goggin, Daniel Goldberg-Zimring, Edward Joseph Goldschmidt, Ehsan Golkar, Angel Gomez, Jason Gong, Manish K. Goyal, Frank Graeff, Royce L. Gragg, Jonathan Gray, Alexander D. Green, Olga L. Green, Andrew Christopher Greene, Travis Greene, Jared Grice, Kevin T. Grizzard, Suveena Guglani, Jeffrey B. Guild, Patrick P. Guo, Sandesh Gupta, Megan Gute, Jonathan Ha, Rachael L. Hachadorian, Christopher Haddad, Lubomir Hadjiiski, Scott W. Hadley, Tomoe Hagio, Kelsey Hall, Logan P. Hall, Klaus A. Hamacher, Amineh Hamad Khatib, Amineh O. Hamad Khatib, Brian R. 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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 ...

Optimization-Based Image Reconstruction Regularized with Inter-Spectral Structural Similarity for Limited-Angle Dual-Energy Cone-Beam CT

Authors: Chih-Wei Chang, Junbo Peng, Richard L.J. Qiu, Justin Roper, Xiangyang Tang, Tonghe Wang, Huiqiao Xie, Xiaofeng Yang, David Yu

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Emory Univ, Emory University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Limited-angle dual-energy (DE) cone-beam CT (CBCT) is considered a promising solution to achieve fast and low-dose DE imaging on current CBCT scanners without hardware modification. However, ...

Optimizing Dose Coverage and Mitigating Electron Return Effects and Electron Stream Effects in MR-Linac Treatment of Extremity Malignancies: The Impact of Bolus and Gel Use

Authors: Kin Yin Cheung, Chen-Yu Huang, Chi Wah Kong, Ka Ki Lau, Pei-Xiong Li, Darren M. C. Poon, Bin Yang, Siu Ki Yu, Jing Yuan, Chi To Yung, Shang Peng Felix Yung

Affiliation: Comprehensive Oncology Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Medical Physics Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, Research Department, Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates optimal treatment strategies utilizing MR-linac for extremity lesions, with a specific focus on a 0.6 cm deep lesion in the right palm. The magnetic field-induced dose...

Pancrea-Seg-Net: A Semi-Supervised Deep Learning Framework for Pancreatic Tumor and Vessel Segmentation

Authors: Manju Liu, Ning Wen, Fuhua Yan, Yanzhao Yang, Zhenyu Yang, Haoran Zhang, Lei Zhang, Yajiao Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Duke Kunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly aggressive malignancy where precise segmentation of tumors and adjacent vessels is crucial for effective treatment planning. This study dev...

Patient-Specific Treatment Plan Optimization through Intentional Deep Overfit Learning As a Warm Start for Longitudinal Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Wouter Crijns, Frederik Maes, Loes Vandenbroucke, Liesbeth Vandewinckele

Affiliation: Department of Oncology, Laboratory of Experimental Radiotherapy, KU Leuven; Department of Radiation Oncology, UZ Leuven, Department ESAT/PSI, KU Leuven; Medical Imaging Research Center, UZ Leuven, Department of Oncology, Laboratory of Experimental Radiotherapy, KU Leuven

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To explore intentional deep overfit learning (IDOL) to exploit the initial treatment plan to predict an adaptive radiotherapy plan.
Methods: A conditional generative adversarial network is...

Phantom-Based Dosimetric Comparison of Multiple CT Metal Artifact Reduction Algorithms for Head-and-Neck Radiotherapy

Authors: Loren Bell, Charles S Cathcart, Brett William Eckroate, Harold Y Hu, Joshua Kilian-Meneghin, Ke Nie, Fredrick Warburton, Zhenyu Xiong, Keying (Karen) Xu, Ning J. Yue, Yin Zhang, Lili Zhou

Affiliation: RWJBarnabas Health, Basis Scottsdale, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study compares the dosimetric impact of multiple metal artifact reduction (MAR) algorithms from different CT simulator vendors using an anthropomorphic head phantom for head-and-neck (H/...

Radial Waveguide Structures for Enhanced Power Transmission Efficiency in Dielectric Wall Accelerators

Authors: Julien Bancheri, Chau Giang Bui, David G Cooke, Christopher M Lund, Morgan J Maher, Jan P. Seuntjens, Jason Z Yuan

Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto, Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, Medical Physics Unit, McGill University, Department of Physics, McGill University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The dielectric wall accelerator (DWA) offers a low-cost solution for proton therapy, using non-resonant waveguides to accelerate particles. Radial waveguides (RWGs), consisting of a dielectri...

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 ...

Real-Time 3D Dose Verification for MR-Guided Online Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) Via Geometry-Encoded Deep Learning Framework

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Fan-Chi F. Su, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang, 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) Lab & 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: Fast dose verification is essential for the safety and efficiency of MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (ART) as patients anxiously waiting on the treatment couch. Conventional tools often requi...

Region-Specific Structure-Function Coupling Alterations in Parkinson’s Disease: Insights from Multi-Modal MRI

Authors: Yifei Hao, Ting Huang, Wenxuan Li, Xiang Li, Manju Liu, Rong Liu, Tao Peng, Yulu Wu, Fang-Fang Yin, Lei Zhang, Yaogong Zhang, Jiangtao Zhu

Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, School of Future Science and Engineering, Soochow University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the alterations in structure-function coupling (SC-FC) networks in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients, focusing on region-specific disruptions and compensatory mechanis...

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...

Small Fields Output Factor Measurements in 1.5 MR-Linac

Authors: Thomas I. Banks, Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Viktor M. Iakovenko, Christopher Kabat, Chang-Shiun Lin, Mu-Han Lin, Arnold Pompos

Affiliation: 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, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The superior soft-tissue contrast provided by MR imaging offers favorable conditions for the effective application of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Accurate small field dosimetr...

Spherical Slicing and Convolutions for Accurate Glioma Tumor Segmentation Using Multi-Parametric MRI

Authors: Ke Lu, Chunhao Wang, Ruoxu Xia, Zhenyu Yang, Fang-Fang Yin, Chulong Zhang, Lei Zhang, Rihui Zhang, Jingtong Zhao, Haiming Zhu

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The human brain’s spherical geometry offers unique opportunities for improving the segmentation of tiny and irregular anatomical structures. We hypothesize that representing the brain in sphe...

Synthetic CT Generation from a Cycle Diffusion Model Based Framework for Ultrasound-Based Prostate HDR Brachytherapy

Authors: Michael Baine, Charles Enke, Yang Lei, Yu Lei, Ruirui Liu, Su-Min Zhou

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a framework for generating synthetic CT images using a Cycle Diffusion model, which can be utilized to enhance needle conspicuity in ultrasound-guided prostate HDR brachyt...

Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Triggered Images with Dehazing Algorithm for Precise Intrafraction Motion Detection in Spine SBRT

Authors: Hyosung Cho, Dae Yup Han, Duhee Jeon, Jiwon Park, Hyesun Yang

Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, Yonsei University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To precisely detect intrafraction patient motion during spine stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) treatment delivery, we propose an optimized technique for three-dimensional reconstruction ...

Towards AI Decision-Support for Online Adaptive Radiotherapy (oART): A Preliminary Study on CBCT-Guided Post-Prostatectomy Oart

Authors: Michael Cummings, Olga M. Dona Lemus, Hana Mekdash, Tyler Moran, Alexander R Podgorsak, Sean M. Tanny, Matthew J. Webster, Lexiang Yang, Dandan Zheng, Yuwei Zhou, Xiaofeng Zhu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester, University of Miami, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, University of Rochester

Abstract Preview: Purpose: oART is revolutionizing radiotherapy by allowing treatment plans to be adjusted based on daily imaging, improving targeting precision and potentially enhancing patient outcomes. However, its ...

Towards Arbitrary Phantom Patient Specific IMRT QA on Reflexion X1

Authors: Andrew Groll, Ayan Mitra, PhD, Manoj Narayanan, Sanchit Sharma, Ray Yang, Timothy Pok Chi Yeung

Affiliation: Reflexion Medical Inc,, RefleXion Medical

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a versatile QA tool enabling dose recalculation of a patient’s plan sinogram redeployed onto arbitrary replacement phantom geometry, and extract computed dose along detector planes...

Treatment Planning System Modelling of a New Commercial Rotational Table

Authors: Michael Armstrong, Courtney R. Buckey, Quan Chen, Suzanne J. Chungbin, Mirek Fatyga, Yi Rong, Jun Tan, Xiang Sheng Yan

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To model a commercial rotational table in treatment planning system (TPS) for accurate dose optimization and calculation.

Methods: A commercial rotational table (CDR Equilibrium®) is r...

Two Radiochemical Monte Carlo Models to Investigate the Radical Yields Under Proton Flash Irradiations

Authors: Yujie Chi, Yao Hao, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Yuting Peng, Francisco Javier Reynoso, Lingshu Yin, Tianyu Zhao, Xiandong Zhao

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Physics, University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University of South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiation therapy has shown remarkable tissue sparing effects compared to radiation therapy at conventional dose rates (CDR). Yet, its mechanism remains unclear. Radical production modu...

Uncertainties on Synthetic-CT Generation from CBCT: Another Layer of Complexity in Abdominal Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Laura I. Cervino, Wendy B. Harris, Paulo Quintero, Hao Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the impact of the prediction uncertainty from CBCT-based synthetic CT (sCT) generation in abdominal adaptive radiotherapy.

Methods: CT and CBCT images from 65 abdominal pat...

Uncertainty Analysis for Effective Dose Conversion Factors in CT

Authors: Renxin Chu, Jelena Mihailovic, Kai Yang, Lifeng Yu, Da Zhang

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Boston Children's Hospital, UVA Health University Hospital, University of Missouri Health Care

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
A frequently used method to estimate effective dose (ED) in CT is by multiplying the dose length product (DLP) by a conversion factor, known as k-factor. The k-factor in this method is sus...

Unsupervised Task-Specific Histology Image Stain Standardization and Crypt Detection for Evaluating Normal Tissue Flash Irradiation Response

Authors: Muhammad Ramish Ashraf, Kerriann Casey, Suparna Dutt, Jie Fu, Edward Elliot Graves, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Brianna Caroline Lau, Billy W Loo, Weiguo Lu, Rakesh Manjappa, Stavros Melemenidis, Erinn Bruno Rankin, Lawrie Skinner, Luis Armando Soto, Murat Surucu, Vignesh Viswanathan, Zi Yang, Amy Shu-Jung Yu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Comparative Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The intestine is a classical preclinical model for studying radiation injury, and histological quantification of intestinal crypts is a key assay for assessing this response. However, substan...

Using Multiple Sequences MRI for Synthesizing CT Based on a Deep Learning Approach

Authors: Jie Hu, Nan Li, Chuanbin Xie, Shouping Xu, Xinlei Xu, Gaolong Zhang, Zhilei Zhang

Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Medical Center of the People's Liberation Army General Hospital, National Cancer Center/ National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, Peopleʼs Republic of China, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing, 102206, Peopleʼs Republic of China

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to synthesize CT images for MRI-only radiation therapy using a deep learning approach that integrates information from the T1- and T2-weighted MRI sequence.
Methods: 97 hea...

Validating a Pre-Existing CT HU-to-Mass Density Curve for Direct Dose Calculation on High Quality Cbcts

Authors: Casey E. Bojechko, Tricia Chinnery, Grace Gwe-Ya Kim, Xenia Ray

Affiliation: University of California San Diego

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the use of a calibration curve generated from the CT simulator for direct dose calculation on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images taken with the on-board imaging system. T...