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A GUI-Based Python Platform for the Quantification of Pre-Clinical Planar Optical Imaging Using 3D Anatomical Information

Authors: Bryan Bednarz, Malick Bio Idrissou, Campbell Haasch, Reinier Hernandez

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative optical imaging is a powerful tool in murine models for assessing tumor growth and metastatic spread using bioluminescence imaging (BLI) and for detecting radiopharmaceutical upt...

An Adaptive Non-Local Means Filtering Method for Denoising CBCT Images Under Low X-Ray Fluence Conditions

Authors: Cem Altunbas, Farhang Bayat

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Low dose imaging and scatter rejection hardware in CBCT reduces X-ray fluence incident on the imager, increasing noise, causing photon starvation artifacts in CBCT images. In this work, we...

An Optimal-Mass-Transport-Based Mathematical Model Applied to Brain DCE-MRI to Differentiate Brain Metastases Recurrence from Radiation Necrosis

Authors: Aditya P. Apte, Xinan Chen, Joseph O. Deasy, Ramesh Paudyal, Kyung Peck, Amita Shukla-Dave, Nathaniel Swinburne, Robert J. Young

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We apply our novel formulation of unbalanced-regularized-optimal-mass-transport (urOMT) theory to brain DCE-MRI data to quantify and visualize the behaviors of fluid flows in post-treatment f...

Breast Fascial Ligament Characterization Using Cryo-Fluorescence Tomography Imaging

Authors: Taylor A Beal, Kari J. Brewer Savannah, Kristy K. Brock, Alejandro Contreras, Natalie W Fowlkes, Megan Kalambo, Gregory P Reece, Erin P Snoddy, Tien T Tang

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Current anatomical and surgical research does not adequately detail the breast fascial system’s ligaments and connective tissues. Most available information stems from cadaver dissections, wh...

Characterization and Validation of Cerenkov Radiation Extraction Methods from a Plastic Scintillation Detector in 0.35T MR-Linac Environments

Authors: Mateb Ali Alghamwa, Haya Aljuaid, Siyong Kim, Tianjun Ma, William Song

Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The integration of Plastic Scintillation Detectors (PSDs) into 0.35T MR-Linac systems represents a significant advancement in radiotherapy, offering substantial benefits due to their tissue-e...

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 ...

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

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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...

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...

Design and Testing of an External Control System for Beam Control and Pre-Delivery Optimization for Conventional- and Ultra-High-Dose-per-Pulse Flash Irradiations

Authors: Alexander Baikalov, Luke Connell, Nicholas Coupey, Nolan M. Esplen, Rebecca Lim, Chinh Nguyen, Emil Schueler

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy delivered using electron linear accelerators (LINAC) requires precise control and minimal variation of dose rate and We developed a robust external beam control system (EBC...

Design and Use of a Modified Commercial Phantom for Gamma Knife End-to-End Testing

Authors: Edward A. Opalko, Matthew B. Podgorsak, Dheerendra Prasad

Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To design a 3D printed insert for Varian’s SRS Head Phantom that allows for multi-planar film dosimetry and to evaluate its ability in end-to-end testing for Gamma Knife treatments.
Method...

Developing and Evaluating the First Pre-Treatment Physics Plan Checklist for Error Detection in Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT)

Authors: Michael Burke, David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Emily A. Draeger, Dae Yup Han, Vanessa Hill, Ann-Teresa Jasman, John Kim, Svetlana Kuznetsova, MinYoung Lee, Daniel Longo, Henry S. Park, Adam Shulman, Lauren Tressel, Weili Zhong

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The complexity of biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT), particularly with systems like RefleXion X1, necessitates robust pre-treatment quality assurance (QA) to ensure patient safety, treatm...

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...

Enhancing Radiation Oncology Imaging with a Novel Variational Model Decomposition, Radon Transformation, and Kohonen Self-Organizing Map Denoising Framework

Authors: Hassan Bagher-Ebadian, Justine M. Cunningham, Anthony J. Doemer, Mohammad M. Ghassemi, Joshua P. Kim, Benjamin Movsas, Kundan S Thind

Affiliation: Michigan State University, Henry Ford Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reduction of noise in medical images critically enables improved accuracy in delineating tumors and organs at risk, leading to more precise treatment planning and safer image-guided radiation...

Evaluating PET-Based Metrics to Identify Patients with Liver Metastases for Biology-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: Girish Bal, Ke Colin Huang, Christopher F. Njeh, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Yong Yue

Affiliation: Purdue University, RefleXion Medical, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) uses real-time positron emission tomography (PET) signals to precisely direct radiotherapy beamlets. The success of BgRT planning and delivery relies on PET...

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...

Evaluating the Impact of Reconstruction Algorithm on Wide-Angle Digital Breast Tomosynthesis System Optimization for Microcalcification Detection

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...

Evaluation of MR Proton Density Fat Fraction (PDFF) for Bone Marrow Protection in RT

Authors: Li Tong, Chuyan Wang, Zhengkui Wang, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang

Affiliation: Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute, Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., LTD, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Ruijin Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pelvic radiotherapy (RT)-induced bone marrow (BM) damage affects patient prognosis by causing hematologic toxicity. However, consensus on BM-sparing (BMS) RT is still lacking, owing to the...

Feasibility of Zap-X Beam Quality Assurance Using Cherenkov Radiation

Authors: Xiaodong Wu, Xingchen Zhai, Weizhao Zhao

Affiliation: University of Miami

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The ZAP-X is a self-contained, self-shielded radiosurgery system utilizing a 3MV LINAC. Its self-shielded design, poses challenges for conventional beam quality assurance (QA) methods. This s...

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...

Imaging Performance of Direct-Indirect Dual-Layer Flat-Panel-Detector Prototypes for Contrast-Enhanced Digital Mammography

Authors: Salman M. Arnab, Yves Chevalier, Samuel Gagné, Adrian F. Howansky, Luc Laperrière, Xiangyi Wu, Wei Zhao

Affiliation: Stony Brook Medicine, Analogic Canada

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A direct-indirect dual-layer flat-panel-detector (DI-DLFPD) is under development for patient motion artifact-free contrast-enhanced digital mammography (CEDM). DI-DLFPD comprises a direct fro...

Impact of Translucent Sheet Bolus and Melanin Concentration on Recorded Optical Signal during Cherenkov Imaging in External Beam Radiation Therapy

Authors: Jacqueline M. Andreozzi, Savannah Decker, Diego Hernandez, Iman R. Washington

Affiliation: UC San Diego, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent advances in external beam radiation therapy have begun to explore the utility of Cherenkov radiation imaging as a beam delivery visualization tool. When sheet bolus is used during trea...

Implementing TG-191 for Robust Calibration of Scintillation Imaging As a Clinical dosimetry Tool

Authors: Petr Bruza, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Allison Matous

Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Scintillation imaging has demonstrated unique advantages to existing clinical in vivo dosimetry (IVD) techniques by enabling full-field visualization, direct comparison to the treatment plan,...

Improved SNR and Estimation Accuracy for Deuterium-MRI Acquired with Chemical Shift Imaging at 7 Tesla

Authors: Muhammed AR Anjum, Andrew J. Fagan

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
This study describes a novel post-processing method to boost image SNR for deuterium-MRI acquired using chemical shift imaging (CSI) at 7T. Deuterium MRI via exogenous administration of a ...

In Vivo Measurements of Hydrated Electron Production with an Ultra-High Dose Rate (UHDR) Electron Beam

Authors: Xu Cao, Wesley S. Culberson, Aubrey Parks, Brian W Pogue, William Scott Thomas

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The hydrated electron is a critical reactive species generated during the radiolysis of water when ionizing radiation interacts with biological tissues. It plays a pivotal role in mediatin...

Non-Contact Electroacoustic Imaging Monitoring Electroporation Therapy

Authors: Zhongping Chen, Yuchen Song, Leshan Sun, Liangzhong Xiang, Yifei Xu

Affiliation: University of California, Irvine, University of California Irvine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electroacoustic tomography (EAT) monitors the distribution of electrical energy in tissues by detecting acoustics signals induced by electrical pulses during irreversible electroporation (IRE...

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...

Real-Time Output Gating and Fault Handling for an Uhdr Mobetron

Authors: Petr Bruza, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Austin Sloop, Kevin J. Willy, Rongxiao Zhang

Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Active beam monitoring and output-gated dosimetry are essential systems for safe and accurate radiation delivery. UHDR irradiators such as the Mobetron rely on pre-programmed regimes and t...

Respiratory Monitoring in Human Subjects Using a Low-Cost Optical Imaging System Prototype

Authors: Marian Axente, Mandeep Kaur

Affiliation: Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate a low-cost optical imaging system for respiratory monitoring by comparing its accuracy and feasibility against the clinical gold standard in human subjects.
Methods: Following ...

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Estimation from Polynomial Fitting of Acr MRI Phantom Images

Authors: Alex Lindgren-Ruby, Jeffrey M. Moirano, Joseph Everett Wishart

Affiliation: University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To evaluate polynomial fitting of signal intensity for signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) estimation from weekly QC ACR MRI phantom images and compare against other SNR estimation methods as well...

Simulation Design of a Dedicated Head Coil for Enhanced EPT Imaging to Map the Electrical Properties of Tumor Tissues

Authors: Jingyao Chen, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic Resonance Electrical Properties Tomography (MR EPT) is a method to spatially mapping the conductivity and permittivity based on small B1 field changes after the imaged object was int...

Study of PSMA-PET/MR Biomarkers for Prostate Stereotactic Radiotherapy Planning

Authors: Guillermo Daniel Alvarez, Daniel Fino, Rocio Luz Gilli, Dorian Alexander Romero

Affiliation: School Foundation of Nuclear Medicine, INTECNUS Foundation, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Center of Southern Patagonia

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the anatomical, functional, and molecular information from PET/MR images with F18-PSMA to identify intraprostatic lesions and delineate a boost in stereotactic body radiotherapy (...

Surface Dose Distribution Analysis Using Cherenkov Imaging for Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET) with Scintillator and Osld Validation

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

Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aims to validate the feasibility of using Cherenkov imaging for surface dose distribution measurement during Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET) by developing a perspective-correcte...

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

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

Affiliation: Khalifa University

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

Task-Specific Deep-Neural-Network Architecture Optimization for CBCT Scatter Correction

Authors: Hoyeon Lee

Affiliation: University of Hong Kong

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Deep-learning approaches are widely investigated for Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) scatter correction to improve the quality of the linear-accelerator mounted CBCT. This study aims to optimize the deep...

Towards Clinical Translation: Optical Methods Deliver in-Vivo per-Pulse Dosimetry in Electron Flash-RT

Authors: Petr Bruza, Rafael Carballeira, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Austin Sloop, Roman Vasyltsiv, Kevin Jacob Willy

Affiliation: Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop an optical dosimetry system to accomplish standard of care on-patient dosimetry and pretreatment quality assurance for ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) electron therapy ahead of human tria...