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A Dual Energy CT-Guided Intelligent Radiation Therapy Platform

Authors: Jiayi Chen, Manju Liu, Ning Wen, Haoran Zhang, Yibin Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology,Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel Dual Energy CT (DECT)-Guided Intelligent Radiation Therapy (DEIT) platform designed to streamline and optimize the radiotherapy process. The DEIT system combines...

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-PCA Based Accelerated MR Method for Real-Time Target Tracking and Motion Management

Authors: B. Gino Fallone, Keith D. Wachowicz, Mark G. Wright, Jihyun Yun

Affiliation: Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta, Medical Physics Division, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta and Department of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute, Dept. of Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute and Dept. of Oncology, University of Alberta; MagnetTx Oncology Solutions, www.magnetTX.com

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This work focusses on a hybrid Principal Component Analysis (PCA) based MR acceleration method for prospectively acquired undersampled data on a hybrid MR-Linac system for real-time target-tr...

A New Algorithm for Charged Particle Therapy Beam Energy Measurement By Time-of-Flight

Authors: Sung Woon Choi, Dong Wook Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Na Hye Kwon, Paulo Jorge Ribeiro Da Fonte

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Coimbra Institute of Engineering, Polytechnic University of Coimbra

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In hadrontherapy, such as proton and carbon ion therapy, it is desirable, for quality assurance reasons, to have an online beam energy measurement independent from the machine parameters. Sin...

A Novel Integrated Framework for Rapid Automatic Calculation of Organ Absorbed Dose from kV-CBCT Imaging during Radiotherapy

Authors: Marios Myronakis, Kyriaki Theodorou

Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The development of an integrated application framework for rapid, seamless, and automated calculation of absorbed organ dose for individual patients undergoing kV CBCT imaging over the course...

A Quantitative Analysis of Hypersight CBCT Image Quality Using a Phantom-Based Approach Under Different Scatter Conditions

Authors: Denisa R. Goia, M. Saiful Huq, Ronald John Lalonde, Fang Li, Noor Mail, Joseph Shields, Christopher Tyerech

Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, UPMC

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight is a new platform for image-guided radiation therapy, offering advanced reconstruction algorithms, a large field-of-view, and rapid acquisition times. To validate the performance o...

A Two-Marker Method for Calculating the Radiological Magnification of the Hip in Standing Pelvic Radiography

Authors: Walaa Abdelfadeel, Reagan Thomas Dugan, Tiffany Kinsey, Cameron Kofler, Zheng Feng Lu, Ingrid S. Reiser, Gregory Stacy, Sara Wallace

Affiliation: University of Chicago Medicine, University of Chicago

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an accurate, vendor-neutral method for estimating geometric magnification at the plane of the hip joint on standing anterior-posterior (AP) radiographs for digital templating of to...

A Virtual 4DCT Generator Based on a Digital Phantom with Joint Cardiac and Respiratory Motions

Authors: Phillip Cuculich, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Xiwen Li, Michael T. Prusator, Clifford Robinson, Pamela Samson, Xue Wu

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
For development of novel motion management methods it is useful to have a digital phantom capable of realistic simulation of respiratory 4DCT acquisition of the thorax, including cycle-to-...

Accelerated Proton Density Imaging Via T2-Guided Cyclegan Super-Resolution without Paired Low-Resolution and High-Resolution Data

Authors: Yunxiang Li, Xinlong 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) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Acquiring high-resolution (HR) proton density (PD) images is time-consuming, while lower-resolution (LR) PD scans are faster but can lack sufficient details. We propose CycleHR, a T2-contrast...

Adversarial Diffusion-Based Self-Supervised Learning for High-Resolution MR Imaging

Authors: Zachary Buchwald, Chih-Wei Chang, Zach Eidex, Richard L.J. Qiu, Mojtaba Safari, Shansong Wang, 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: MRI offers excellent soft tissue contrast for diagnosis and treatment but suffers from long acquisition times, causing patient discomfort and motion artifacts. To accelerate MRI, supervised d...

An Image Registration-Based Motion Correction Procedure to Recover Joint Cardiac and Respiratory Motion from Respiratory 4DCT

Authors: Phillip Cuculich, Geoffrey D. Hugo, Xiwen Li, Michael T. Prusator, Clifford Robinson, Pamela Samson, Xue Wu

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Stereotactic arrhythmia radiotherapy (STAR) requires compensation for both respiratory and cardiac motions of the heart. Respiratory 4DCT scans implicitly include cardiac motion and cycle-to-...

Applicability of Online Dose Measurement in Trilogy Linear Accelerators: Using Target Current Pulse Counting Method

Authors: Daming LI, Jinsen Xie, Zhe Zhang

Affiliation: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Radiotherapy Department, School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to investigate the feasibility of online dose measurement of the Trilogy linear accelerator output based on target current pulse signals.
Methods:
A data acquisition ...

Assessment of the Impact of CT Respiratory Motion on PET SUV Quantification through Virtual Imaging

Authors: Ehsan Abadi, Darrin Byrd, Paul E. Kinahan, Katie Marie Olivas, Ehsan Samei

Affiliation: Duke University, Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System, University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the impact of respiratory motion during CT acquisitions on PET image quantification using an integrated PET-CT simulation pipeline.
Methods: A validated CT simulator (DukeSim) ...

Automating Radiographic Sharp Score Prediction in Rheumatoid Arthritis Using Multistage Deep Learning Methods

Authors: Hajar Moradmand, Lei Ren

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The Sharp-van der Heijde (SvH) score is essential for assessing joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from radiographic images. However, manual scoring is time-intensive and prone to v...

Can We Use Smaller Margin for the Planned Target Volume with Adaptive Radiotherapy?

Authors: Mahmoud H Abdelgawad, Shahabeddin mostafanazhad Aslmarand, Lili Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Ahmed A. Eldib, Teh Lin, Chang Ming Charlie Ma, Robert A. Price

Affiliation: Physics department, Faculty of science, Al-Azhar University, Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Many modern radiotherapy clinics are moving to online adaptive radiotherapy. A recent upgrade of the CBCT-based adaptive radiotherapy system introduced ultra-high-speed image acquisition. Thi...

Comparative Analysis of Nine Deep Learning Architectures for Variable Density Grappa 1H Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging (MRSI) Reconstruction

Authors: Kimberly Chan, Anke Henning, Mahrshi Jani, Andrew Wright, Xinyu Zhang

Affiliation: Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC), UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the performance of multiple deep learning architectures for MRSI reconstruction and determine their effectiveness in maintaining high-resolution metabolite mapping while reducing ...

Comparison of Cine Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging Performance: 0.6 T Versus 1.5 T, Is 0.6 T Fit for Purpose?

Authors: Jacinta E. Browne, Tzu Cheng Chao, Ajit Deveraj, Ece Ercan, Tim Leiner, Alessio Perazzolo, Michal Povazan, Jouke Smink, Camilla Vita, Spencer Waddle, Dinghui Wang

Affiliation: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Philips Healthcare, Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
In recent years, mid-field MRI has shown promise to meet the technical demands of cardiac imaging1. Mid-field strengths offer advantages to CMR due to shorter T1-relaxation times, lower sp...

Comparison of Optimized Magnetic Resonance Sequences in the Treatment Planning of Surface Brachytherapy

Authors: Ivan M. Buzurovic, Phillip M. Devlin, Evangelia Kaza, Michael John Lavelle

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent work in surface brachytherapy (SBT) has demonstrated the feasibility of using magnetic resonance (MR)-guidance in place of Computer Tomography (CT) in SBT planning. The purpose of this...

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: ...

Denoising Diffusion-Weighted Images of Rectal Cancer Acquired on a 0.35 T Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Linear Accelerator Using Singular Value Decomposition

Authors: Jacqueline M. Andreozzi, Tess Armstrong, Shiva Bhandari, John M Bryant, Jessica M Frakes, David J. Gladstone, Sarah E Hoffe, Kujtim Latifi, Arash Naghavi, Steven Nichols, Ibrahim M. Oraiqat, Russell Palm, Gage H. Redler, Stephen A Rosenberg, Joseph Weygand

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ohio State University, Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The MR-linac provides unique opportunities for integrating advanced imaging into radiotherapy workflows, but the lower sensitivity of systems like the 0.35T model can pose challenges for diff...

Development of a High-Speed Digital Breast Tomosynthesis System with a Two-Dimensional Multiple X-Ray-Source Array

Authors: John M. Boone, Andrew M. Hernandez, Paul Schwoebel, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, Alejandro Sisniega, Wojciech B. Zbijewski

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, University of California, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, UC Davis Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To significantly improve image quality relative to clinically deployed digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) systems, which use a 1D acquisition geometry (an arc), with a 2D image acquisition ge...

Dual-Domain Reconstruction Network for Nonstop Gated CBCT Imaging: Application in Respiratory Gating Ablative Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer

Authors: Sean L. Berry, Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Yabo Fu, Daphna Gelblum, Wendy B. Harris, Xiuxiu He, Licheng Kuo, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran, Boris Mueller, Huiqiao Xie, Mitchell Yu, Hao Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Gating ablative radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer accounts for tumor movement due to respiration and typically requires 5, 15, or 25 fractions. Pretreatment imaging verification is essential...

Enhancing Image Quality in Acoustic Imaging Using the Segment Anything Model (SAM)

Authors: Jadon Buller, Zhuoran Jiang, Yankun Lang, Lei Ren, Leshan Sun, Liangzhong Xiang, Yifei Xu

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, University of California, Stanford University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electroacoustic tomography (EAT) and Protoacoustic (PA) imaging are novel modalities for treatment verification of electroporation and proton therapy. However, the limited acquisition angle i...

Enhancing T2-Weighted Brain MRI Resolution across Orientations Using AI-Based Volumetric Reconstruction

Authors: Mengqi Shen, Meghna Trivedi, Tony J.C. Wang, Andy (Yuanguang) Xu, Yading Yuan

Affiliation: Columbia University Medical Center, Dept of Med Hematology & Oncology, Data Science Institute at Columbia University, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: T2-weighted (T2w) images are critical for identifying pathological changes due to their superior contrast in differentiating tissue types. However, they often lack detailed anatomical resolut...

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 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 Target Localization Accuracy As a Function of CBCT Acquisition Speed

Authors: Kuan Ling Chen, Jiajin Fan, Maduka M. Kaluarachchi, Wei Nie

Affiliation: Inova Schar Cancer Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the impact of CBCT acquisition speed on the accuracy of moving target alignment during image-guided radiotherapy. Additionally, the influence of target motion speed and r...

Extremity Imaging with Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) Scanner Dedicated for Hip Imaging – What Are the Effective Doses?

Authors: Jeff Boob, Jaydev K. Dave, Tim Minch, Bhavyata Tanna

Affiliation: Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, Mayo Clinic, CurveBeam AI

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To compute effective doses associated with imaging of the extremities with a HiRise (CurveBeam AI, Hatfield, PA) cone-beam CBCT scanner specifically designed for weight-bearing imaging of the...

Feasibility Study on Creating a Digital Twin of Digital Subtraction Angiography Data Utilizing Monte Carlo and Computational Fluid Dynamic Simulations

Authors: Ciprian N. Ionita, Parisa Naghdi, Ahmad Rahmatpour

Affiliation: University at Buffalo, SUNY: University at Buffalo

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative angiography (QA) evaluates neurovascular hemodynamics, but is affected by X-ray parameters, vessel foreshortening, and imaging chain factors like detector efficiency, pixel size,...

Generalized 2D Cine Multi-Modal MRI-Based Dynamic Volumetric Reconstruction Using Motion-Aligned Implicit Neural Network with Spatial Prior Embedding

Authors: Ming Chao, Karyn A Goodman, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Jing Wang, Jiahan Zhang

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Real-time volumetric MRI is essential for motion management in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT), yet acquiring high-quality 3D images remains challenging due to time constraints and motion ar...

Image Quality Improvement Using a Patient-Specific Post-Trigger Delay Protocol for Coronary CT Angiography

Authors: Cecelia Brewington, Connor Edwards Miles All Leska-Kent, Kyrillos Grace, Katherine Hyde, Sabee Molloi, Shiva Mostafavi, Liqiang Ren, Alireza Shojazadeh, Justin Truong

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of California, Irvine, University of Texas Southwestern

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To retrospectively assess image quality in coronary CT angiography (CCTA) using a patient-specific post-trigger delay (PTD) protocol, developed using half of the injection time plus a dispers...

Imaging Preclinical Proton Flash Radiation Using a Small Animal PET System

Authors: Xun Jia, Heng Li, Wen Li, Devin Miles, Daniel Sforza, Lingshu Yin, Yuncheng Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH therapy holds great potential to revolutionize radiotherapy by minimizing toxicities of normal tissues. The extraordinarily high dose rate of FLASH proton beam makes precise delivery to...

Improving Head and Neck Radiotherapy Accuracy through Real-Time Volumetric Imaging Using a Kalman Filter Approach

Authors: Youssef Ben Bouchta, Chen Cheng, Owen Thomas Dillon, Mark Gardner, Paul J. Keall, Purnima Sundaresan

Affiliation: Radiation Oncology Network, Western Sydney Local Health District, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney

Abstract Preview: Purpose: There are three clinical motivations for real time IGRT in head and neck cancer radiation therapy: (1)50% of patients experience anxiety from the patient mask (2)patient motion still occurs d...

Initial Comparison of 3D CBCT Performance: New Mobile C-Arm Vs. O-Arm Unit

Authors: Wendy Siman, Wei Zhou

Affiliation: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare the image quality and radiation dose of 3D cone-beam CT modes of a mobile C-arm and an O-arm unit for intraoperative imaging.
Methods:
A 50-µm tungsten wire was imaged at ...

Initial Phantom Studies Towards Implementation of Sequential Dual Energy CBCT on an Adaptive Radiotherapy Linac Platform

Authors: James M. Balter, Alexander Moncion, Ikechi S Ozoemelam

Affiliation: University of Michigan

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Sequential dual-energy cone beam computed tomography (DE-CBCT) integrated with an online adaptive platform could potentially improve soft tissue visualization for more accurate anatomical del...

Innovative Design and Simulation of a Pediatric-Dedicated SPECT: Enhancing Imaging Performance for a Healthier Scans in Children

Authors: Mohammadreza Ay, Nahal Daneshgar, Nima Kasraie, Abbas Monsef, Zeinab Peymani, Hadi Rezaei, Peyman Sheikhzadeh

Affiliation: University of Minnesota Medical School, Radiation Oncology, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Physics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex,Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study aims to design and simulate an innovative pediatric-dedicated SPECT scanner optimized for children’s unique anatomical and safety needs by enhancing sensitivity in data acquisit...

Investigation of Triggered Imaging and Auto Beam Hold Using a Dynamic Thorax Phantom for Intra-Fraction Motion Management

Authors: Liu Hong, Zhong Su

Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

Abstract Preview: Purpose: During treatment delivery on TrueBeam platform 2.7, Triggered Imaging (TI) enables kV images acquisition at regular intervals and Auto Beam Hold (ABH) provides beam pausing if the target is m...

Material Decomposition with Propagation-Based X-Ray Phase Contrast: A Comparison of Multi-Energy and Multi-Distance Imaging

Authors: Giavanna Luisa Jadick, Patrick J La Riviere

Affiliation: University of Chicago

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We assess two multi-measurement acquisition schemes for material decomposition with x-ray phase-contrast imaging (XPCI); demonstrating for the first time that multi-distance imaging can match...

Neural Implicit K-Space for Accelerated Patient-Specific Non-Cartesian MRI Reconstruction

Authors: Daniel O Connor, Mary Feng, Hui Lin, Hengjie Liu, Xin Miao, Michael Ohliger, Jess E. Scholey, Ke Sheng, DI Xu, Wensha Yang, Yang Yang

Affiliation: UCSF, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California at San Francisco, University of San Francisco, Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco, University of California San Francisco, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The scanning time for a fully sampled MRI is lengthy. Compressed sensing (CS) has been developed to minimize image artifacts in accelerated scans, but the required iterative reconstruction is...

Non-Planar Narrow-Beam CT: Near Scatter-Free, High-Resolution Breast Imaging at Screening Mammography Doses.

Authors: Peymon Ghazi

Affiliation: MALCOVA Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a near scatter‐free breast CT imaging system that expands coverage of the posterior breast anatomy and enhances contrast resolution for solid masses and microcalcifications, while ...

Novel Fast Cone-Beam CT for Adaptive Radiotherapy: Assessment of Image Distortion, Auto-Contouring, and Dose Delivery Accuracy in the Presence of Periodic Subject Motion

Authors: David P. Adam, William T. Hrinivich, Taoran Li, Alexander Lu, Michael Salerno, Alejandro Sisniega, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cone beam CT (CBCT)-guided online adaptive radiotherapy (ART) is of growing interest, with recent improvements in image quality provided through larger detector panels and fast gantry rotatio...

On Estimating Effective Doses Associated with Different Imaging Protocols for Weight-Bearing Imaging of the Hip with a Dedicated Cone Beam CT (CBCT) Scanner

Authors: Jeff Boob, Jaydev K. Dave, Tim Minch, Bhavyata Tanna

Affiliation: Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, Mayo Clinic, CurveBeam AI

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To estimate effective doses associated with different imaging protocols for hip imaging with a cone beam CT (CBCT) scanner specifically designed for weight-bearing acquisitions.
Methods: A...

Online Active Learning Strategies for Global Medical Physics Education: A Scoping Review

Authors: Mary Gronberg, Kelly Kisling, Ana Maria Marques da Silva

Affiliation: University of California, San Diego, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the current status of online teaching in medical physics and identify effective active learning strategies for global medical physics education.
Methods: A scoping review was c...

Optimization of Impulsed Acquisition Protocols on 1.5T MRI Using Simulation-Based Bayesian Experimental Design for Cell Size Imaging

Authors: Yan Dai, Jie Deng, Xun Jia, Wen Li, Junzhong Xu

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cell size is a vital parameter in evaluating the tumor microenvironment, including cell apoptosis and radiotherapy(RT)-induced immune cell infiltration. The IMPULSED(Imaging Microstructural P...

Organ Dose Estimation from Successive CBCT Imaging for Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Authors: Panagiotis Iliopoulos, Marios Myronakis, Kyriaki Theodorou

Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To estimate individualized absorbed dose at Organs at Risk (OARs) from kV Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging in the pelvic area, prior radiotherapy, and assess excess risk for secondary malignancies...

Patient-Specific Orthogonal Projection Based Real-Time Volumetric X-Ray Imaging for Proton Therapy

Authors: Hao Chen, Kai Ding, Xiaoyu Hu, Xun Jia, Heng Li, Devin Miles

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurately delivering radiation dose is critical in intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), where intrafraction motion management plays a pivotal role. Our proton therapy system equipped x...

Patient-Specific Ultra-Sparse k-Space Reconstruction Using Motion Decomposition and Sinusoidal Representation Networks for Dynamic Volumetric MRI in Radiotherapy

Authors: Karyn A Goodman, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Charlotte Elizabeth Read, Jing Wang, Qian Wang, Jiahan Zhang

Affiliation: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Department of Radiation Oncology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate motion management in MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT) relies on real-time volumetric MRI to track intra-fractional anatomical changes. Dense k-space sampling, while capable of produc...

Prostate Dosimetric Comparison between Cyberknife and Radixact Modalities Using Precision and Raystation Planning Systems

Authors: Mireille Conrad, Cédric De Marco, Marie Fargier-Voiron, Maud Jaccard, Oscar Matzinger, Nicolas Joel Lionel Perichon

Affiliation: Clinique De Genolier

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Accuray Synchrony real-time motion fiducial tracking solution allows for prostate stereotactic treatment on both Cyberknife and Radixact machines. In our radiotherapy department, two solu...

Quality Assurance of Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography (4DCT)

Authors: Teh Lin, Anna Oneil

Affiliation: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Four-dimensional computed tomography(4DCT) is often required to assess organ motions for thoracic and abdominal cancer patients. This study proposes a quality assurance (QA) procedure for two...

Rapid Reconstruction of Extremely Accelerated Liver 4D MRI Via Chained Iterative Refinement

Authors: Mary Feng, Yi Lao, Hui Lin, Hengjie Liu, Xin Miao, Michael Ohliger

Affiliation: University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, University of California San Francisco, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: 4D MRI with high spatiotemporal resolution is vital to characterize the tumor/tumor motion for liver radiotherapy. However, high-quality 4D MRI requires an impractically long scanning time fo...

Reconstructing Radiopharmaceutical Distributions Using Coded Aperture Tomography with Photon Counting Detector

Authors: David P. Adam, Xun Jia, Youfang Lai, Yuncheng Zhong

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiopharmaceutical therapy is experiencing a resurgence in interest due to its potential of treating widespread metastatic disease in a patient-specific manner. Accurately measuring and desc...

Remote Evaluation of Flash Beamlines for Electron, Proton, and MV Photons

Authors: Alexander Baikalov, Luke Connell, Nolan M. Esplen, Michele M. Kim, Stephen F. Kry, Emil Schueler, Hayden Scott, Ryan Sun, Paige A. Taylor, Uwe Titt

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: to develop an affordable, portable device for accurately measuring FLASH dose rates from protons, electrons, and photons. 4 detectors were utilized to measure the temporal structure of proton...

Robustness of Deep Learning-Based Motion Compensated 4D-CBCT Reconstruction to out-of-Distribution Data

Authors: Geoffrey D. Hugo, Eric Laugeman, Thomas R. Mazur, Pamela Samson, Kim A. Selting, Zhehao Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate the robustness of a deep learning (DL)-based 4D-CBCT motion-compensated (MoCo) reconstruction method to out-of-distribution data.
Methods: Our developed 4D-CBCT reconstructi...

Supercomputing-Enabled CT Virtual Imaging Trials: A Population-Scale Pilot Study

Authors: Ehsan Abadi, Zakaria Aboulbanine, Nicholas D Felice, David Fenwick, Anuj J. Kapadia, Cindy Marie McCabe, Jayasai Ram Rajagopal, Ehsan Samei

Affiliation: Duke University, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Center for Virtual Imaging Trials, Duke University, Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Virtual imaging trials (VITs) offer a computational alternative to clinical imaging trials leveraging virtual patients, scanners, and interpreters to assess imaging questions. To provide m...

Synthetic Vs. Conventional Planar Imaging: Performance and Clinical Feasibility

Authors: Jennifer Kwak, Chelsea Manica, Justin K. Mikell, Michael Silosky, Wendy Siman

Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine, Rocky Vista University

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study evaluates synthetic planar imaging (synP) from SPECT projections against conventional planar imaging, focusing on detectability, spatial resolution, and feasibility. SynP allows...

Technique Factors Optimization and Radiation Dosimetry of an Upright, Short-Scan, Cone-Beam, Dedicated Breast CT System

Authors: Stephen Araujo, Jing-Tzyh Alan Chiang, Cynthia E. Davis, Eri Haneda, Andrew Karellas, Thomas C Larsen, William Ross, Hsin Wu Tseng, Srinivasan Vedantham, Pengwei Wu

Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, GE Aerospace Research, Department of Medical Imaging, The University of Arizona, GE HealthCare Technology & Innovation Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the system parameters and technique factors for image acquisition needed so that the mean glandular dose (MGD) of approximately 4.5 mGy is not exceeded for a recently developed, ...

The Effect of 2D Antiscatter Grid-Based CBCT on Tissue Visualization in the Prostate Region: An Observer Study on Tissue Delineation Accuracy

Authors: Cem Altunbas, Adam Avant, Farhang Bayat, Roy Bliley, Ian Boor, Brian Kavanagh, Uttam Pyakurel, Tyler Robin, Ryan Sabounchi

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Taussig Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Improved soft tissue visualization plays an important role in target localization and treatment plan adaptation in CBCT-guided radiotherapy. In this work, a novel CBCT approach, 2D antiscatte...

Twin Table-Tilt Imaging: Rapid Metal Artefact Reduction Intraoperative CBCT Imaging during Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation

Authors: Owen Thomas Dillon, Andrew Kanawati, Tess Reynolds

Affiliation: Westmead Hospital, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Metal artefacts from implanted hardware and surgical tools remain a limitation for widespread adoption of intraoperative CBCT imaging. Gantry-based non-circular imaging trajectories have emer...

Using Multi-Peak Reconstructions for Dosimetry of Fast and Quantitative Lutetium-177 SPECT/CT

Authors: Julia Brosch-Lenz, Munir Ghesani, Francesc Massanes, Michael Morris, Babak Saboury, Eliot Siegel, Alexander Hans Vija

Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc., Molecular Imaging

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative imaging of the radiopharmaceutical distribution is crucial for treatment evaluation and dosimetry. However, as patient numbers for Lutetium-177-(177Lu)-labelled therapies continu...

Utilizing All Acquired Images from Fluoroscopically-Guided Interventions: Test Application with Event-By-Event Patient Dosimetry Calculations

Authors: Sagine Berry-Tony, Lasya Daggumati, James R Duncan, Melak Senay, Allan Thomas

Affiliation: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Most acquired images in FGIs are not permanently archived. In the context of modern computational prowess, novel improvements to FGI practice likely sit just under the surface of large-scale ...