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Asymmetrical High Performance Brain Dedicated PET System: Design Optimization and Performance Evaluation

Authors: Yuemeng Feng, Hamid Sabet

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We propose a novel brain-dedicated PET system comprising elliptical cylinder with a neck cut-out, supplemented by front and back panels to improve sensitivity and line-of-response sampling. T...

Clinical Implementation of a Film Based Psqa System for SBRT on a 1.5T MR-Linac

Authors: Dylan Yamabe Breitkreutz, Lee Chin, Brige P. Chugh, Mark D'Souza, Brian M. Keller, Anthony Kim, Michelle K. Nielsen, Arjun Sahgal

Affiliation: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The Elekta Unity MR-linac delivers highly conformal SBRT treatments using IMRT. These treatment plans require patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) measurements to detect discrepancies be...

Clonogenic Assays for Three Prostate Cancer Cell Lines with Varying Levels of DNA Repair Mutations Treated with LET-Optimized Pencil Beam Scanning Protons and Evaluation of Dose Rate Effect

Authors: Mark E Artz, Jiyeon Park, Lori Rice, Mohammad Saki, Sanjeev Shukla, Michael Vieceli

Affiliation: University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate how varying levels of DNA repair mutations affect the LET sensitivity of prostate cancer cells.
Methods: The prostate cancer cell lines Du145 (low DNA repair mutations), PC3...

Commissioning Radcalc v7.3 with a Collapsed Cone Calculation Algorithm for 6X FFF and 10X FFF Energies

Authors: Maria Jose Almada, Carlos Bohorquez, Maximiliano Musso, Rosa Petit, Carlos Daniel Venencia, Lucy D. Wolfsberger

Affiliation: LAP, Instituto Zunino - Fundacion Marie Curie

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
PSQA is crucial in maintaining patient safety, typically depending on dosimetric measurements. However, advancements in computational technology have highlighted the growing significance o...

Comparative Analysis of Soft Tissues and 3D Printing Materials Using Euclidean Distance for Linear Attenuation Coefficient

Authors: Gisell Ruiz Boiset, Paulo ROBERTO Costa, Elsa Bifano Pimenta

Affiliation: University of São Paulo (USP), Institute of Physics

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the similarity between the linear attenuation coefficients of soft tissues and 3D printing materials in diagnostic imaging range using the Euclidean distance approach.

Development and Validation of an MR-Compatible Anthropomorphic Motion Phantom for Liver Motion Assessment and MR-Linac Gating System Optimization

Authors: Tsuicheng D. Chiu, Weiguo Lu, 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, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop and validate an MR-compatible anthropomorphic motion phantom to assess liver motion, real-time dosimetry, and gating system performance under controlled and reproducible respirator...

Evaluating the Interchangeability of Two Similar but Not Beam-Matched Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators in the Delivery of Patient-Specific Quality Assurance

Authors: Elizabeth M. Alves, Alistair K. Templeton, Julius V. Turian

Affiliation: Rush University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To test the performance of two similar, but not beam-matched, linacs in interchangeably delivering IMRT and VMAT patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) tests.
Methods: Two TrueBeam lina...

Evaluation of the Hyperscint RP-200 Plastic Scintillation Dosimetry System for Reference Dosimetry in Ultra-High Dose Rate Electron Beam Therapy: A Comparative Study

Authors: Julie Colnot, Eric Deutsch, Christelle Huet, Danahé LeBlanc, Pauline Maury, Charlotte Robert, Imane Saïd Mansour, Cathyanne Schott, Francois Therriault-Proulx

Affiliation: INSERM U1030, Gustave Roussy, University Paris-Saclay, LDRI, IRSN, Medscint, THERYQ / INSERM U1030, Gustave Roussy, University Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, Gustave Roussy, Inserm U1030, Radiothérapie Moléculaire et Innovation Thérapeutique

Abstract Preview: Purpose: FLASH radiotherapy, using ultra-high dose rates (UHDR, >100 Gy/s), spares healthy tissues while maintaining tumor control compared to conventional radiotherapy (CONV). However, UHDR dosimetry...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Prior to SRS Does Not Enhance Radiosensitivity in the Murine Glioblastoma Model

Authors: Beverly Allen, Jay C. Buckey, David J. Gladstone, P. Jack Hoopes, David I Hunter, Armin Tavakkoli

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy immediately prior to radiation therapy has been proposed as treatment to enhance radiosensitivity of hypoxic tumors. A murine glioblastoma model was utilized t...

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 silico Evaluation Vs Standard Phantom Evaluation of a Deep Learning Reconstruction Algorithm

Authors: Naruomi Akino, Kirsten Lee Boedeker, Ilmar Hein, Dylan Mather, Akira Nishikori, Daniel W Shin

Affiliation: Canon Medical Systems Corporation, Canon Medical Research USA

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate the performance a deep learning reconstruction (DLR) algorithm in an anatomical background compared to a uniform phantom background.
Methods: An analytic forward projection mod...

Integrated Catheter Position and Dwell Time Optimization for Focal Dose Escalation in Prostate HDR Brachytherapy

Authors: Bryan Bednarz, John M. Floberg, Joseph B. Schulz, Jordan M. Slagowski

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Catheter placement for high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR BT) is clinician dependent and potentially suboptimal for delivering simultaneous integrated boosts to intraprostatic gross tumor volu...

Investigating Racial Differences in 68ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT Imaging for Patients with Biochemical Recurrence after Radical Prostatectomy: Preliminary Findings

Authors: Maya Ataya, Clint Bahler, Ramotallah Dami Jubril, Michael Koch, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Mark Tann

Affiliation: Purdue University, epartment of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To investigate racial differences in the detection of biochemical recurrence (BCR) using 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT, known for its improved sensitivity and specificity in patients after radical p...

Investigating the Multimodal Fusion Techniques to Improve Prediction Accuracy of Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer

Authors: Clint Bahler, Ruchika Reddy Chimmula, Harrison Louis Love, Oluwaseyi Oderinde, Courtney Yong

Affiliation: Purdue University, Department of Urology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Advanced Molecular Imaging in Radiotherapy (AdMIRe) Research Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, Purdue University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer (PCa) is a common malignancy in men, and predicting biochemical recurrence (BCR) is crucial for guiding treatment decisions. Integrating multimodal data, including clinical, i...

Leveraging Hybrid Quantum Solvers for Eye Plaque Brachytherapy Treatment Planning Optimization

Authors: Xianjin Dai, PhD, Wu Liu, Eric Nguyen, Lei Xing, Lewei Zhao

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent developments in hybrid quantum solvers, which combine quantum and classical processing, enable greater flexibility to tackle problems outside the limited scope of pure quantum computin...

PCA-Based Future Frame Prediction for Real-Time MRI-Guided Radiotherapy

Authors: B. Gino Fallone, Gawon Han, Keith D. Wachowicz, Mark G. Wright, Eugene Yip, 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: MRI-radiotherapy hybrid systems can guide the therapeutic beam, dynamically adjusting to a moving tumor in real-time. However, there is a time delay from imaging and beam control, requiring p...

Raman Spectroscopy Identifies Biomolecular Differences between Caucasian and African American Prostate Cancer Patients

Authors: Nrusingh C. Biswal, Manas R. Gartia, Maria Iftesum, Sanjit K. Roy, Gyana Ranjan Sahoo, Elnaz Sheikh, Hem D. Shukla, Madhur Srivastava

Affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer incidence and mortality levels in African-American men are the highest among all ethnic groups. This points to the role of biological factors in driving disparate outcomes. He...

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...

Validation of a Simulation Tool and in-Silico Assessment of Low Contrast Detectability for Super-Resolution Deep Learning Reconstruction

Authors: Naruomi Akino, Kirsten Lee Boedeker, Ilmar Hein, Akira Nishikori, Daniel W Shin

Affiliation: Canon Medical Systems Corporation, Canon Medical Research USA

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To validate a simulation tool using physics-based image quality metrics in both phantom and patient data, and to assess the low contrast detectability (LCD) of Super Resolution-Deep Learning ...