The course provides participants with a thorough understanding of positron emission tomography – computed tomography (PET/CT) instrumentation and its diverse applications in the field of medical imaging and oncology in research and practice.
The course explores the cutting-edge advancements in PET technology, including the design and functionality of advanced clinical PET systems. Beyond hardware novelty (e.g. long axial field-of-view scanners, crystal/detector coupling), the course concentrates on image reconstruction considering both conventional iterative methods including detector and noise modelling to the new-developed deep learning techniques.
Moreover, the course explores the essential aspects of quality assurance protocols with a particular attention to ensure the reliability and reproducibility of quantitative measurements both in a single site environment both promoting harmonization of PET/CT scanners across different sites, emphasizing the importance of standardizing imaging protocols to maintain consistency and facilitate inter-institutional collaboration.
Quantitative PET analysis techniques, including semi-quantification and dynamic imaging with kinetic modeling, are also introduced and emphasis is placed on the pivotal role of PET imaging biomarkers in oncology, offering insights into their application in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and response assessment.
This one-day event will be accredited by EBAMP (European Board of Accreditation for Medical Physics) as CPD event for Medical Physicists at EQF Level 8.
Faculty
Stephane Chauvie Santa Croce e Carle Hospital, Italy
Jörg Peter Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Germany
Dimitris Visvikis National Institute of Health and Medical. Research (INSERM), France