Authors: Louis Archambault, Luc Beaulieu, Alexis Horik, Sajjad Ahmad Khan
Affiliation: Département de Physique, de Génie Physique et D'optique, et Centre de Recherche sur le Cancer, Université Laval, Département de physique, de génie physique et d'optique, Université Laval
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a novel 2D scintillation dosimeter leveraging long scintillating fibers for quality assurance (QA) in radiotherapy. The primary goal is to optimize critical parameters suc...
Authors: Yankun Lang, Lei Ren, Leshan Sun, Liangzhong Xiang, Yifei Xu, Jie Zhang
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To achieve the full-view image from a single-view sinogram using a two-stage deep learning model for electroacoustic-tomography (EAT), which is an emerging imaging technique with significant ...
Authors: Joyoni Dey, Hunter Cole Meyer, Murtuza Taqi
Affiliation: Louisiana State University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose using super-resolution methods for X-ray grating interferometry without an analyzer with detectors that fail to meet the Nyquist sampling rate needed for traditional image recovery...
Authors: Craig K Abbey, John M. Boone, Richard E. Colbeth, Andrew M. Hernandez, Vance Robinson, Paul Schwoebel, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, Alejandro Sisniega, Wojciech B. Zbijewski, Huanyi Zhou
Affiliation: UC Santa Barbara, University of California, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, UC Davis Health, Varex Imaging Corporation
Abstract Preview: Purpose: A new CT configuration utilizing a multiple X-ray-source array (MXA) is under development to mitigate cone-beam (CB) artifacts in single-rotation wide coverage imaging. We investigate the sam...
Authors: Zahra Ahmadi Ganjeh, Stefan Both, Peter Dendooven, Jeffrey Free, Brian Zapien Campos
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Particle Therapy Research Center (PARTREC), Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Positron emission tomography (PET) has been investigated for range monitoring in intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT), but real-time feedback been limited due to the focus on long-lived ...
Authors: Sam Beddar, Jason Michael Holmes, Daniel G. Robertson, James J. Sohn, Ethan D. Stolen
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation & Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Camera-based scintillation dosimetry incorporating large volumes have shown promise for fast and comprehensive evaluation of external beam treatment fields. While some efforts have been made ...
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 ...
Authors: Stephen Balter, Haegin Han, Cari M Kitahara, Taeeun Kwon, Choonsik Lee, Martha S Linet, Donald L. Miller
Affiliation: Columbia University Medical Center, National Cancer Institute, Food and Drug Administration
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Staff in fluoroscopically guided interventional (FGI) procedures are exposed to radiation. Inhomogeneous radiation fields and variability in procedural conditions make it challenging to deriv...
Authors: Mostafa Cham, Matthias K Gobbert, Zhuoran Jiang, Sina Mossahebi, Ruth Obe, Stephen W. Peterson, Jerimy C. Polf, Lei Ren, Ehsan Shakeri, Vijay Raj Sharma
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, UMBC, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Stanford University, University of Maryland, School of Medine, Department of Physics, University of Cape Town, M3D, Inc, Department of Infomation Systems, UMBC
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Compton camera (CC)-based prompt gamma imaging (PGI) offers real-time proton range verification. However, its limited-angle measurements cause severe distortions in PGI, affecting its clinica...
Authors: Penghao Gao, Zejun Jiang, Huazhong Shu, Linlin Wang, Gongsen Zhang, Jian Zhu
Affiliation: Laboratory of Image Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Computer Network and Information Integration, Southeast University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences
Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose a cascading framework for time-varying anatomical volumetric reconstruction and tumor-tracking, guided by onboard orthogonal-view X-ray projections.
Methods: We employe multiple...
Authors: Xiaoyu Duan, Xinyu Hu, Runqiu Li, Xiang Li
Affiliation: Dukekunshan University, Medical Physics Graduate Program, Duke Kunshan University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate detection of small-sized microcalcifications (μCalcs) (< 500 µm) is critical for early breast cancer diagnosis, requiring optimal imaging systems and reconstruction algorithms. Ho...
Authors: Kwang-Ho Cheong, Seungryong Cho, Joonil Hwang, Jae Won Jung, Hoyeon Lee, Raymond Hyunwoo Moon, Inhwan Yeo, Jihyung Yoon
Affiliation: East Carolina University, INOVA Schar Cancer Institute, University of Hong Kong, Hanllym University, KAIST, University of Rochester
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Monitoring a target and neighboring organs during beam delivery is crucial for successful radiotherapy (RT). Conventional transit imaging methods lack volumetric reconstruction capabilities, ...
Authors: Nan Li, Shouping Xu, Gaolong Zhang, Xuerong Zhang
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, HeBei YiZhou proton center, School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The 3D BRAVO sequence is an advanced magnetic resonance (MR) technique that allows for image reconstruction at any angle. It offers 1 mm gapless scanning and has a high signal-to-noise rat...
Authors: Yu Gao, Lei Xing, Siqi Ye
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Limited-angle CBCT (LA-CBCT) scans are often the only option for non-coplanar radiation therapy to prevent potential mechanical collisions. However, the consecutive angular occlusion of pr...
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...
Authors: Krishnendu Saha
Affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The goal is to improve quantitative accuracy of a Maximum-a-posteriori expectation maximization (MAPEM) reconstruction of SPECT phantom images by optimizing Gibbs prior parameters.
Methods...
Authors: Gregory J Bootsma, Tunok Mondol
Affiliation: University Health Network, Princess Margaret Cancer Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To evaluate the impact of prototype fluence field modulation (FFM) cone-beam CT (CBCT) on dose reduction and image quality using Monte Carlo simulations. This study particularly looks at t...
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, ...
Authors: Jadon O Buller, Yankun Lang, Liangzhong Xiang, Andrea Paulina Yanez
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: With the widespread adoption of electroporation, there is growing interest in deep-tissue electric field monitoring. Electroporation therapy ablates target regions by generating electric fiel...
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...
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...
Authors: Petr Bruza, Alexander Geiersbach, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous
Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health
Abstract Preview: Purpose: During external beam radiation therapy, couch kicks are often necessary to achieve effective treatments, yet they make interpreting Cherenkov images much more challenging. We present a surfac...
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 ...
Authors: Bulent Aydogan, Xiaochuan Pan, Erik Pearson, Zheng Zhang
Affiliation: The University of Chicago
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Motion management remains one of the significant challenges in external beam radiation therapy (RT). We are developing time-resolved cone-beam computed tomography (trCBCT) for imaging during ...
Authors: Angela J Da Silva, Andrew Groll, Gopinath Kuduvalli, Thomas Laurence, David W. Meer, Manoj Narayanan, Mingshan Sun, Don Vernekohl, Ray Yang
Affiliation: RefleXion Medical
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To implement post-treatment review of delivered dose fractions on RefleXion X1 accounting for independent detection of transmitted beamlets and transient dose fluctuations of individual pulse...
Authors: Hilary Louisa Byrne, Owen Thomas Dillon, Paul J. Keall, Hunor Kertesz, Ricky O'Brien, Tess Reynolds
Affiliation: University of Sydney, Image X Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Medical Radiations, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Imaging of lung motion and function has typically required multiple volumetric CT images to create deformation vector fields (DVF) for motion and ventilation images (function). However, CT sc...