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A Motion Tracking Quality Assurance Platform for the Leksell Gamma Knife Hdmm System

Authors: Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Strahinja Stojadinovic, Aaron Thomlinson, You Zhang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Design and develop an automated verification and validation platform for the Elekta Leksell Gamma Knife (GK) Icon/Esprit High-Definition Motion Management (HDMM) system.

Methods: The H...

AI-Driven Quality Assurance for Gamma Camera/SPECT Anomaly Detection Using Contrastive Learning

Authors: Shanli Ding, Osama R. Mawlawi, Tinsu Pan

Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Reliable detection of anomalies in Gamma Camera/SPECT flood images is vital for quality assurance (QA). Traditional methods relying on numerical thresholds and manual inspections often mis...

Assessment of the Quantum-CMOS Image Sensor for Use in Cherenkov Imaging during Radiation Therapy

Authors: Petr Bruza, Jeremy Eric Hallett, Brian W Pogue

Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov imaging is a powerful tool for localizing entrance and exit dose during radiotherapy treatment. The current implementation uses an intensified-CMOS (iCMOS) camera allowing for high-...

BEST IN PHYSICS RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS, THERANOSTICS AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE: Characterization and Dose Rate Calibration of a Semiconductor-Based Radiation Imaging Survey Meter

Authors: Steven Brown, Mike Hopkins, Jerimy C. Polf, Scott Sawyer, Benjamin L. Viglianti

Affiliation: H3D, inc, University of Michigan, M3D, Inc, M3D Imaging

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We characterized the sensitivity, energy dependence, and calibrated dose rate for a radiation imaging survey meter (RAVIN Cam; M3d inc., Ann Arbor MI) based on cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) cr...

Backscattering of Compton Cameras: A Monte Carlo Simulation Approach

Authors: Jorge Naoki Dominguez Kondo, Qihui Lyu

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Targeted alpha therapy (TAT) has emerged as a highly potent therapeutic method in oncology, but its development is limited by the lack of imaging methods to quantify its dosimetry. Convent...

Backward Photon Monte Carlo Propagator (BPMCP): Proof of Concept of a Fully Physics-Driven SPECT Reconstruction

Authors: Alejandro Bertolet, Carlos Huesa-Berral, Victor V. Onecha

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radioembolization for liver tumors using 90Y microspheres uses SPECT as confirmatory dosimetry, although 90Y is a pure β-emitter, and SPECT-imaging is only available through subsequent bremss...

CNN-Based Reconstruction for 3D Scintillation Dosimetry of Proton Pencil Beams

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 ...

Characterization and Testing of an Intra-Operative Gamma Camera for Radio-Guided Surgery.

Authors: Ted Bartley, Steven Brown, Steven Chinn, Mike Hopkins, Stanley Leong, Jerimy C. Polf, Luke Rothermel, Scott Sawyer, Benjamin L. Viglianti

Affiliation: University of California School of Medicine, University of Michigan, H3D, inc, University Hospitals, M3D, Inc, M3D Imaging, California Pacific Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: In a collaboration between surgical oncologists and medical physicists, a new intra-operative gamma camera for imagining sentinel lymph nodes (SLN) during radio-guided SLN biopsy procedures h...

Cherenkov to Dose Trends with Small Field Beams

Authors: Jeremy Eric Hallett, Aubrey Parks, Brian W Pogue

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cherenkov imaging visualizes radiotherapy beams, assuming emission is proportional to deposited dose. However, attempts for Cherenkov as a quantitative dose estimation have been unsuccessful ...

Clinically Ready Simulation Package for Monitoring Gamma Hotspot Emission, and Detection in Patient Anatomy

Authors: Ananta Raj Chalise, Matthias K Gobbert, Zhuoran Jiang, Sina Mossahebi, Stephen W. Peterson, Jerimy C. Polf, Lei Ren, Ehsan Shakeri, Vijay Raj Sharma, Jie Zhang

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, 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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prompt gamma (PG) imaging is a promising modality for proton dose verification. Currently, there is a lack of effective tool to investigate the PG emission during proton therapy and optimize ...

Commissioning and Validation of a Commercially Available 3D Linear Stage Device for Gamma Knife Hdmm QA

Authors: Alonso N. Gutierrez, Matthew D. Hall, Rupesh Kotecha, Yongsook C. Lee, Michael W. McDermott, Minesh P. Mehta, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli, D. Jay J. Wieczorek

Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The objective of this study is to systematically evaluate and validate the performance of a commercially available 3D Linear stage device as a quality assurance (QA) tool to validate position...

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

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

Affiliation: Rush University Medical Center

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

Deep Learning-Based Prompt Gamma Imaging for Proton Range Verification Using Patient Data Simulation

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...

Development of a Bayesian Network for a Comprehensive Uncertainty Assessment in Personalized Dosimetry after Targeted Radionuclide Therapy

Authors: Nadège Anizan, David Broggio, Eric Chojnacki, Estelle Davesne, Didier Franck, Stéphanie Lamart, Alexandre Pignard

Affiliation: Institut Bergonié, Service de Physique Médicale, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSE-SANTE/SDOS/LEDI, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSE-SANTE/SDOS, Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection (ASNR), PSN-RES/SEMIA/LSMA

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop an innovative method enabling a comprehensive uncertainty budget associated to personalized absorbed doses for 177Lu-PSMA therapy and providing probability distributions of all dos...

Dose Reconstruction from Prompt-Gamma Imaging Towards Real-Time Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Thomas R. Bortfeld, Prof. Elisabetta De Bernardi, Tianxue Du, Beatrice Foglia, Chiara Gianoli, Takamitsu Masuda, Katia Parodi, Marco Pinto, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Yunhe Xie

Affiliation: Department Of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), Department of Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), University of Pennsylvania, Department of Experimental Physics - Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The full potential offered by protons in clinical practice is limited by range uncertainties. One possibility for monitoring is through secondary prompt gammas (PG). PG emission along the pen...

Fast 3D Scintillation Dosimetry Using Single View Deep Learning Reconstruction

Authors: Louis Archambault, Nicolas Drouin, Alexis Horik, Simon Thibault

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, et Centre d'optique, photonique et laser, Université Laval

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a novel type of real-time 3D dosimeter for the quality assurance of linear accelerators used in external beam radiotherapy.
Methods: An experimental setup was constructed using ...

First-Time Live Imaging of Radiopharmaceutical Administration with a Hybrid Compton Camera

Authors: Ramesh Boggula, Jay W. Burmeister

Affiliation: Wayne State University, Karmanos Cancer Center, Gershenson ROC, Wayne State University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated the performance of a hybrid Compton camera for real-time imaging during the administration of Lu-177-based radiopharmaceuticals, including Pluvicto and Lutathera. The aim...

Influence of Treatment Site on Lung Shunt Fraction Estimation in 90y-Radioembolization Planning: Comparison of Planar and SPECT Imaging-Based Quantification

Authors: Lukas M. Carter, Jazmin Schwartz

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate lung shunt fraction (LSF) estimation is essential for the safety and efficacy of 90Y-radioembolization therapy. This study compares planar gamma camera imaging and tomographic SPECT-...

Investigation of Prompt Gamma Imaging Using a Three Axis Rotating Compton Camera

Authors: Molokotima Kekana, Dennis S. Mackin, Stephen W. Peterson, Jerimy C. Polf

Affiliation: Department of Physics, University of Cape Town, M3D, Inc, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To study the imaging characteristics of a prototype prompt gamma (PG) imaging system consisting of multiple rotating Compton cameras (CC).

Methods: The prototype CC imaging system is c...

Investigation of a Novel Snout-Mounted Compton Camera System for Monitoring Dose Depth

Authors: Ananta Raj Chalise, Matthias K Gobbert, Hajar Moradmand, Sina Mossahebi, Stephen W. Peterson, Jerimy C. Polf, Lei Ren, Ehsan Shakeri, Vijay Raj Sharma, Jie Zhang

Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, University of Maryland, School of Medine, Department of Physics, University of Cape Town, M3D, Inc

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We are developing a novel Compton Camera (CC) system mounted orthogonally on the treatment nozzle for prompt gamma (PG) imaging-based proton range verification during treatment. This study in...

Mobetron Quality Assurance Tools

Authors: Robert A. Dahl

Affiliation: Mayo Foundation

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop tools to simplify/accelerate the quality assurance testing of the Mobetron mobile linear accelerator and increase safety when moving it to different OR’s.

Methods: The Mobet...

Moving Towards Independent Assays of 90y Glass Microsphere Activity: Monte Carlo Simulation with Experimental Data

Authors: Mercy Iyabode Akerele, Yuni K. Dewaraja, Richard Laforest, Justin K. Mikell, Wendy Siman, Allan Thomas, Daniel Thorek

Affiliation: University of Michigan, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Post-therapy quantitative 90Y SPECT and PET measurements show ~25% lower activity than vendor-reported values for glass microspheres. We hypothesize this discrepancy is due to bremsstrahlung ...

Retrospective Analysis of Treatment Pauses Due to Intrafraction Movement for Frameless Single Fraction Gamma Knife Icon Radiosurgery

Authors: Nina Burbure, Tawfik G. Giaddui, Shidong Li, Curtis Miyamoto, Jeremy Price, Bin Wang

Affiliation: FCCC at Temple University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Frameless gamma knife (GK) treatments use a thermoplastic mask coupled with high-definition motion management system that utilizes an infrared camera, and a reflective marker placed on the pa...

Single-Photon Imaging [Gamma Camera, SPECT]

Authors: Sharon L. White

Affiliation: University Of Alabama at Birmingham

Abstract Preview: N/A...