Ph.D. Abstracts submitted to Medical Physics
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2024
- Design, Development and Characterization of a Hand-Held Radiation Detector for Radio-guided Surgery
Muhammed Emin Bedir, PhD [Posted: 10/09/2024] - Novel brachytherapy techniques for cervical cancer and prostate cancer
Xing Li [Posted: 08/14/2024] - Dosimetric Evaluation of Influence of Heterogeneity and Efficacy of Various Plan Algorithms in Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) Radiotherapy Plans in Tumors of Thorax
Atul Mishra [Posted: 01/18/2024]
2023
- Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: A Dosimetric Comparison Among Advanced Planning Techniques
Karunakaran Balaji [Posted: 11/28/2023] - Optimization of Beamline Elements and Shielding in a Preclinical MV Bremsstrahlung FLASH Irradiator
Andrew Rosenstrom [Posted: 10/10/2023] - Radiation interaction properties of radiosensitizer doped tissues and suitable dosimeter for radiosensitizer enhanced radiotherapy
Srinivasan Karthikeyan [Posted: 09/20/2023] - Using Machine Learning to Predict Gamma Passing Rate Values and to Differentiate Radiation Necrosis from Tumor Recurrence in Brain
Elahheh Salari [Posted: 08/23/2023] - A framework for the robust delivery of respiratory motion adaptive arc radiotherapy
Eric Jessie Christiansen [Posted: 06/02/2023] - Intelligent feature analysis of FDG PET-CT images for more accurate diagnosis in large vessel vasculitis
Lisa Mairi Duff [Posted: 03/20/2023] - A Generalized, Modular Approach to Treating Moving Tumors with Ion Beams
Michelle Lis [Posted: 02/09/2023] - Quantification of dosimetric uncertainties in lung stereotactic body radiation therapy
Carlos Huesa-Berral [Posted: 02/02/2023]
2022
- Towards a Smarter Healthcare: The Role of Deep Learning Supporting Biomedical Analysis
Moiz Khan Sherwani [Posted: 12/10/2022] - Fat unsaturation quantification, including ω-3 measures, with in-vivo magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Clara J. Fallone [Posted: 05/05/2022] - Design of robotic hand-based intervention with brain stimulation applications for post stroke neurorehabilitation
Neha Singh [Posted: 02/22/2022] - Development of a Robust LINAC-based Radiosurgery Program for Multiple Brain Metastases and Estimation of Radiobiological Response of Indirect Cell Kill
Allison Palmiero [Posted: 01/27/2022] - An investigation of plan-class specific reference (pcsr) fields and other strategies for improved dosimetry in modulated clinical linear accelerator treatments
Vimal K. Desai [Posted: 01/25/2022] - Anatomically Informed Image Reconstruction for Time of Flight Positron Emission Tomography
Palak Wadhwa [Posted: 01/25/2022] - Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) and Multi-parametric MRI Analysis for Chemotherapy Response Evaluation in Bone Tumor
Esha Baidya Kayal [Posted: 01/19/2022]
2021
- Optimization and improving the precision of quantitative analysis in small animal PET imaging system (Xtrim-PET)
Mahsa Amirrashedi [Posted: 12/14/2021] - Development of an LED Array for Dosimetry in Diagnostic Radiology
Edrine Damulira [Posted: 10/28/2021] - Characterisation Studies of Proton Beamlines for Medical Applications and Beam Diagnostics Integration
Jacinta S. L. Yap [Posted: 10/05/2021] - Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Investigation Hearing Loss and Environmental Enrichment
Francis A.M. Manno [Posted: 08/30/2021] - Evaluation of Different Dosimetric Parameters in Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Treatment Planning and Delivery Systems for Various Clinical Sites
P. Mohandass [Posted: 08/02/2021] - Determination of Wair value in high energy electron beams
Alexandra Bourgouin [Posted: 07/01/2021] - Development and Clinical Validation of Knowledge-Based Planning Models for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy of Early-Stage Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Patients
Justin Visak, PhD [Posted: 07/01/2021] - Demonstration of x-ray acoustic computed tomography as a radiotherapy dosimetry tool
Susannah Hickling [Posted: 06/14/2021] - Development of a Robust Treatment Delivery Framework for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) of Synchronous Multiple Lung Lesions
Lana Sanford Critchfield [Posted: 06/10/2021] - Cherenkov emission-based in-water photon and electron beam dosimetry
Yana Zlateva [Posted: 06/10/2021] - Advanced quality assurance methodologies in image-guided high-dose-rate brachytherapy
Saad Aldelaijan [Posted: 06/09/2021] - Impact of Pinhole Collimation on SPECT Image Quality Metrics, and Methods for Patient-Specific Assessment of Noise and Standardization of Imaging Protocols
Sarah Grace Cuddy-Walsh [Posted: 06/08/2021] - Heterogeneous multiscale Monte Carlo models for radiation therapy using gold nanoparticles
Martin P. Martinov [Posted: 06/08/2021] - Dosimetry of a Miniature X-Ray Source Used in Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
Peter G. F. Watson [Posted: 06/07/2021] - Treatment plan optimization and delivery using dynamic gantry-couch trajectories
Joel Mullins [Posted: 06/07/2021] - Reference dosimetry of static, nonstandard radiation therapy fields: application to biology-guided radiotherapy and cranial radiosurgery generators
Lalageh Mirzakhanian [Posted: 06/07/2021] - Characterization of tumor microstructures with diffusion-weighted MRI
Shu (Stella) Xing [Posted: 06/03/2021] - Computational cell dosimetry for cancer radiotherapy and diagnostic radiology
Patricia A. K. Oliver [Posted: 06/03/2021] - High Frequency Percussive Ventilation (HFPV) For Tumor Motion Immobilization
Marina (Ina) Sala [Posted: 05/25/2021] - Radiation therapy outcome prediction using statistical correlations & deep learning
André Diamant [Posted: 05/26/2021] - Generation of pseudo-CT images from MRI images in pelvic and prostate regions for attenuation correction in PET/MRI system
Abbas Bahrami [Posted: 05/25/2021] - Assessment of Magnetic Field Effect in MRI-guided Carbon Ion Radiotherapy Using Monte Carlo Method
Mahmoudreza Akbari [Posted: 05/25/2021] - Development of an Efficient Algorithmic Framework for Deterministic Patient Dose Calculation in MRI-guided Radiotherapy
Ray Yang [Posted: 05/10/2021] - Functional, Volumetric, and Textural Analysis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Using Computed Tomography and Deep Convolutional Neural Networks
Eyjolfur Gudmundsson [Posted: 05/10/2021] - Quantification of Respiratory Induced Pulmonary Blood Flow from 4DCT
Nicholas Myziuk [Posted: 05/10/2021] - Effects of magnetic hyperthermia using magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles coated with PAMAM dendrimer on cancer cells in vitro and in animal models of breast cancer
Marzieh Salimi [Posted: 02/23/2021] - Accurate Tracking of Position and Dose During VMAT Based on VMAT-CT
Xiaodong Zhao [Posted: 02/09/2021]
2020
- Towards optimizing quality assurance outcomes of knowledge-based radiation therapy treatment plans using machine learning
Phillip D. H. Wall [Posted: 11/19/2020] - Quantitative methods for improved error detection in dose-guided radiotherapy
Cecile J.A. Wolfs [Posted: 10/26/2020] - Endorectal Digital Prostate Tomosynthesis
Joseph R. Steiner [Posted: 10/06/2020] - Framework for algorithmically optimizing longitudinal health outcomes: Examples in cancer radiotherapy and occupational radiation protection
Lydia J Wilson [Posted: 09/29/2020] - Vector Extrapolation and Guided Filtering Methods for Improving Photoacoustic and Microscopic Images
Navchetan Awasthi [Posted: 09/10/2020] - Design and Construction of an active dosimetry based on Polystyrene - Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite
Armin Mosayebi [Posted: 09/10/2020] - Microdosimetry applied to proton radiotherapy
Alejandro Bertolet [Posted: 09/10/2020] - Investigation and Correction for the Partial Volume Spill in Effects in Positron Emission Tomography
Mercy Iyabode Akerele [Posted: 08/26/2020] - Quantitative Scintillation Imaging for Dose Verification and Quality Assurance Testing in Radiotherapy
Irwin Isaac Tendler [Posted: 08/17/2020] - Optimisation of the treatment quality in head-and-neck radiation oncology
Nicholas Lowther [Posted: 08/17/2020] - Computer Aided Assessment of Colon Polyps in CT Colonography using Image Processing Techniques
Manjunath K N, PhD [Posted: 04/30/2020] - A model-based approach for tissue characterization of the uterine cervix using ultrasonic backscatter
Andrew P. Santoso [Posted: 02/27/2020] - Relative biological effectiveness in proton therapy: accounting for variability and uncertainties
Jakob Ödén [Posted: 02/10/2020]
2019
- Application development for personalized dosimetry in pediatric examinations of Nuclear Medicine based on Monte Carlo simulations and the use of computational models
Theodora Kostou [Posted: 12/11/2019] - Investigation of geometrical, clinical uncertainty and dosimetric studies in 3D interstitial brachytherapy of radical breast implants
Ritu Raj Upreti [Posted: 10/29/2019] - Modeling proton relative biological effectiveness using Monte Carlo simulations of microdosimetry
Mark Newpower [Posted: 10/29/2019] - Optimization based on models of image noise and kerma in air for Computed Tomography
Rafael A. Miller-Clemente [Posted: 08/26/2019] - Dynamic couch rotation during volumetric modulated arc therapy (DCR-VMAT)
Gregory Smyth [Posted: 07/01/2019] - Analysis of Electroencephalogram as a pre screening tool for identification of Schizophrenia
B. Thilakavathi [Posted: 07/01/2019] - Hybrid Kernelised Expectation Maximisation Reconstruction Algorithms for Quantitative Positron Emission Tomography
Daniel Deidda [Posted: 04/03/2019] - An algorithm to improve deformable image registration accuracy in challenging cases of locally-advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Christopher L. Guy [Posted: 04/03/2019] - Fabrication and characterization of a 3D Positive ion detector and its Applications
P. Venkatraman [Posted: 03/13/2019] - Optimisation of radiation dose, image quality and contrast medium administration in coronary computed tomography angiography
Sock Keow Tan [Posted: 03/05/2019]
2018
- Classification and Denoising of Objects in TEM and CT Images Using Deep Neural Networks
Anindya Gupta [Posted: 11/01/2018] - Dose savings in digital breast tomosynthesis through image processing
Lucas Rodrigues Borges [Posted: 10/11/2018] - Use of volumetric analysis and imaging parameters to improve mammographic imaging
Susie Lau [Posted: 08/08/2018] - The development of new anti-scatter grids for improving x-ray image diagnostic quality and reducing patient radiation exposure
Abel Zhou [Posted: 05/24/2018] - In-vivo dosimetry in Radiotherapy employing an Electronic Portal Imaging Device (EPID)
Jaime Martínez Ortega [Posted: 05/01/2018] - Biological tissues characterization by light scattering: cancer diagnosis applications
Ahmad Addoum [Posted: 05/01/2018] - Whole Body and Upper Extremity Ultra-High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Coil Development and Clinical Implementation
Shailesh B. Raval [Posted: 04/02/2018] - 18F-FDG PET/CT Based Radiomics For The Prediction Of Radiochemotherapy Treatment Outcomes Of Cervical Cancer
Baderaldeen Abdulmajeed Altazi [Posted: 02/25/2018] - Application of efficient Monte Carlo photon beam simulations to dose calculations in voxellized human phantoms
Blake Walters [Posted: 02/25/2018] - Voxel-level dosimetry of 177Lu-octreotate: from phantoms to patients
Eero Hippeläinen [Posted: 02/25/2018] - Studies on the Usefulness of Biological Fingerprint in Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Patient Verification
Yasuyuki Ueda [Posted: 01/03/2018] - Introduction of Monte Carlo Dosimetry and Edema in Inverse Treatment Planning of Prostate Brachytherapy
Konstantinos A. Mountris [Posted: 01/03/2018] - Accurate relative stopping power prediction from dual energy CT for proton therapy: Methodology and experimental validation
Joanne van Abbema [Posted: 01/03/2018] - Development of Avalanche Amorphous Selenium for X-Ray Detectors
James Scheuermann [Posted: 01/03/2018]
2017
- Decision Making and Puzzled Response Assessment Using Visual Evoked and Event Related Potentials
Ahmed Fadhil Hassoney Almurshedi [Posted: 10/09/2017] - Sensitivity Analysis of the Integral Quality Monitoring System® for Radiotherapy Verification using Monte Carlo Simulation
Oluwaseyi Michael Oderinde [Posted: 10/09/2017] - Titanium-45: development and optimization of the production process in low energy cyclotrons
Pedro Costa [Posted: 09/18/2017] - Algorithm Development Methodology for MRI, US Image Processing, and Analysis for Hepatic Diseases
Ilias Gatos [Posted: 09/18/2017] - Bubble Wavelet Decorrelation based Ultrasound Contrast Plane Wave Imaging and Microvascular Parametric Perfusion Imaging
Diya Wang [Posted: 07/26/2017] - Innovative applications of kilovoltage imaging in image-guided lung cancer radiotherapy
Chun-Chien (Andy) Shieh [Posted: 06/15/2017] - Development of a three-dimensional dose calculation method in radioembolization treatment with yttrium-90 microspheres
Fernando Mañeru Cámara [Posted: 04/04/2017] - Integration of Shape Analysis and Knowledge Techniques for the Semantic Annotation of Patient-Specific 3D Data
Imon Banerjee [Posted: 03/21/2017] - An Investigation of Radiation Dose to Patient's Eye Lens and Skin During Neuro- Interventional Radiology Procedures
Mohammad Javad Safari [Posted: 03/09/2017] - Development and demonstration of 2D dosimetry using optically stimulated luminescence from new Al2O3 films for radiotherapy applications
Md Foiez Ahmed [Posted: 02/25/2017] - Novel in-treatment dose verification methods for adaptive radiotherapy
Lucas Persoon [Posted: 01/18/2017] - A study on body phantom for improvement in dosimetry in modern radiotherapy techniques
Om Prakash Gurjar [Posted: 01/18/2017]
2016
- Medical Image Segmentation Using Level Sets and Dictionary Learning
Saif Dawood Salman Al-Shaikhli [Posted: 09/27/2016] - Location of Radiosensitive Organs, Measurement of Absorbed Dose to Radiosensitive Organs and use of Bismuth Shields in Paediatric Anthropomorphic Phantoms
Stephen Inkoom [Posted: 09/20/2016] - Investigation of PET-Based Treatment Planning in Peptide-Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) Using a Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Model
Deni Hardiansyah [Posted: 08/18/2016] - Wideband Microwave Imaging System for Brain Injury Diagnosis
Ahmed Toaha Mobashsher [Posted: 08/18/2016] - Development of advanced computer methods for breast cancer image interpretation through texture and temporal evolution analysis
Mohamed Abdel-Nasser [Posted: 07/27/2016] - From Data to Decision. A Knowledge Engineering approach to individualize cancer therapy
Erik (Hendrik A.) Roelofs [Posted: 06/22/2016] - Modelling and verification of doses delivered to deformable moving targets in radiotherapy
Unjin Adam Yeo [Posted: 05/11/2016] - Methods and algorithms for the quantification of blood flow in the microcirculation with contrast enhanced ultrasound
Damianos Christophides [Posted: 04/27/2016] - 2D Transit Dosimetry Using Electronic Portal Imaging Device
Yun Inn Tan [Posted: 03/29/2016] - Research on Spatial Registration Theory and Algorithms for Neuronavigation
Yifeng Fan [Posted: 02/29/2016] - Magnetohydrodynamics Present in Physiological Signals and Real-Time Electrocardiography during Magnetic Resonance Imaging
T. Stan Gregory [Posted: 02/24/2016] - Evaluation of Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Dosimetric Applications in Nuclear Medicine, with the Development of Computational Models and the Use of Monte Carlo Simulations
Panagiotis Papadimitroulas [Posted: 02/23/2016] - Multinuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging for in-vivo Physiological and Morphological Measurement of Articular Cartilage
Dileep Kumar [Posted: 02/03/2016] - CMOS active pixel sensors in bio-medical imaging
Michela Esposito [Posted: 01/20/2016]
2015
- Authentication of Absorbed Dose Measurements for Optimization of Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
Khalid Iqbal [Posted: 10/21/2015] - Incorporating Range Uncertainty into Proton Therapy Treatment Planning
Stacey Elizabeth McGowan [Posted: 10/19/2015] - Phase Imaging using Focusing Polycapillary Optics
Sajid Bashir [Posted: 10/19/2015] - Task-Based Optimization of Computed Tomography Imaging Systems
Adrian A. Sánchez [Posted: 09/17/2015] - Digital Holographic Interferometry for Radiation Dosimetry
Alicia Cavan [Posted: 07/22/2015] - Key Data for the Reference and Relative Dosimetry of Radiotherapy, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Beams
Hamza Benmakhlouf [Posted: 06/01/2015] - Magnetic resonance imaging –based radiation therapy
Juha Korhonen [Posted: 06/01/2015] - Stepping source prostate brachytherapy: From target definition to dose delivery
Anna Dinkla [Posted: 05/07/2015] - Hybrid diffuse optics for monitoring of tissue hemodynamics with applications in oncology
Parisa Farzam [Posted: 05/06/2015] - The use of proton radiography to reduce uncertainties in proton treatment planning
Paul Doolan [Posted: 03/31/2015] - Assessment of gene expression changes of P53, INF-G, TGF-B, XPA, G0S2, PF4 in peripheral blood lymphocytes of medical radiation workers
Reza Fardid [Posted: 03/31/2015] - Evaluation of the Radiation Detection Properties of Synthetic Diamonds for Medical Applications
Nicholas Ade [Posted: 03/31/2015] - Forecasting Longitudinal Changes in Oropharyngeal Tumor Volume, Position, and Morphology during Image-Guided Radiation Therapy
Adam D. Yock [Posted: 01/08/2015]
2014
- Experimental Dosimetry and Simulation of Computed Tomography Radiation Exposure: Approaches for Dose Reduction
Stella Veloza [Posted: 07/30/2014] - Small animal radiotherapy: Dosimetry & Applications
Patrick V. Granton [Posted: 07/17/2014] - Enhanced Dynamic Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Imaging Of In Vivo Physiology
Gage Redler [Posted: 07/17/2014] - The sensitivity of radiotherapy to tissue composition and its estimation using novel dual energy CT methods
Guillaume Landry [Posted: 06/23/2014] - Development of an in vivo MOSFET dosimeter for radiotherapy applications
Osmar Franca Siebel [Posted: 06/12/2014] - Non-uniform Resolution and Partial Volume Recovery in Tomographic Image Reconstruction Methods
Munir Ahmad [Posted: 05/20/2014] - Spatial Dosimetry with Violet Diode Laser-Induced Fluorescence of Water-Equivalent Radio-Fluorogenic Gels
Peter A. Sandwall II [Posted: 04/29/2014] - Enabling Interventional MRI Using an Ultra-High Field Loopless Antenna
Mehmet Arcan Ertürk [Posted: 04/29/2014] - Investigation of thermal and temporal responses of ionization chambers in radiation dosimetry
Hussein ALMasri [Posted: 04/02/2014] - In Vivo Human Right Ventricle Shape and Kinematic Analysis with and without Pulmonary Hypertension
Jia Wu [Posted: 03/03/2014] - Optimizing ultrasound detection for sensitive 3D photoacoustic breast tomography
Wenfeng Xia [Posted: 03/03/2014] - Evaluation of speed of sound aberration and correction for ultrasound guided radiation therapy
Davide Fontanarosa [Posted: 02/28/2014] - Retrieving information from scattered photons in medical imaging
Abhinav K. Jha [Posted: 01/30/2014]
2013
- Photo-activation Therapy with Nanoparticles: Modeling at a Sub-Micrometer Level and Experimental Comparison
Delorme Rachel [Posted: 12/26/2013] - Molecular imaging of spatio-temporal distribution of angiogenesis in a hindlimb ischemia model and diabetic milieu
Konstadia Tsioupinaki [Posted: 12/17/2013] - Robust optimization of radiation therapy accounting for geometric uncertainty
Albin Fredriksson [Posted: 10/23/2013] - Multicriteria optimization for managing tradeoffs in radiation therapy treatment planning
Rasmus Bokrantz [Posted: 10/17/2013] - Molecular imaging methodologies with radiolabeled nanoparticles for the quantitative evaluation of angiogenesis spatial distribution in malignant tumors
Irene Tsiapa [Posted: 09/26/2013] - Vascular Segmentation Algorithms for Generating 3D Atherosclerotic Measurements
Eranga Ukwatta [Posted: 09/19/2013] - Investigation of Advanced Dose Verification Techniques for External Beam Radiation Treatment
Ganiyu Asuni [Posted: 09/16/2013] - Evaluation of digital x-ray detectors for medical imaging applications
Anastasios C. Konstantinidis [Posted: 09/04/2013] - Total Iron Overload Measurement in the Human Liver Region by the Susceptometer Magnetic Iron Detector (MID)
Barbara Gianesin [Posted: 09/04/2013] - A study of the radiobiological modeling of the conformal radiation therapy in
cancer treatment
Anil Pyakuryal [Posted: 08/26/2013] - New Methods for Motion Management During Radiation Therapy
Martin F. Fast [Posted: 08/26/2013] - Novel 3D radiochromic dosimeters for advanced radiotherapy techniques
Mamdooh Alqathami [Posted: 08/19/2013] - Respiratory-gated PET/CT protocols and reconstructions optimization
Joël Daouk [Posted: 07/18/2013] - The Role Of Tissue Sound Speed As A Surrogate Marker Of Breast Density
Mark Sak [Posted: 06/05/2013] - Aperture Modulated Total body irradiation
Amjad Hussain [Posted: 04/23/2013] - Monte Carlo simulation of modern techniques of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
Panagiotis Tsiamas [Posted: 03/04/2013] - Monte Carlo treatment planning with modulated electron radiotherapy: framework development and application
Andrew Alexander [Posted: 01/28/2013] - Implementation of Silicon Based Dosimeters, the Dose Magnifying Glass and Magic Plate for the Dosimetry of Modulated Radiation Therapy
Jeannie Hsiu Ding Wong [Posted: 01/28/2013] - A uniform framework for the objective assessment and optimisation of radiotherapy image quality
Andrew J Reilly [Posted: 01/09/2013] - Uncertainties in prostate targeting during radiotherapy: assessment, implications and applications of statistical methods of process control
Ngie Min Ung [Posted: 01/08/2013]
2012
- Image analysis methods for diagnosis of diffuse lung disease in multi-detector computed tomography
Panayiotis Korfiatis [Posted: 12/10/2012] - Pulsed Magneto-motive Ultrasound Imaging
Mohammad Mehrmohammadi [Posted: 11/25/2012] - Image processing and analysis methods in thyroid ultrasound imaging
Stavros Tsantis [Posted: 11/25/2012] - Volumetric modulated arc therapy for stereotactic body radiotherapy: planning considerations, delivery accuracy and efficiency
Chin Loon, Ong [Posted: 11/04/2012] - Radiation Oncology Safety Information System (ROSIS): A Reporting and Learning System for Radiation Oncology
Joanne Cunningham [Posted: 11/04/2012] - Modeling digital breast tomosynthesis imaging systems for optimization studies
Beverly A. Lau [Posted: 10/31/2012] - A Study on Radiochemical Errors in Polymer Gel Dosimeters
Mahbod Sedaghat [Posted: 10/09/2012] - Use of Monte Carlo methods in characterizing the heterogeneities and their radiobiological impacts in brachytherapy
Hossein Afsharpour [Posted: 09/18/2012] - Optimization-Based Image Reconstruction from a Small Number of Projections
Junguo Bian [Posted: 08/13/2012] - Imaging neutron activated Sm-153 oral dose forms in the gastrointestinal tract
Yeong Chai Hong [Posted: 07/11/2012] - Maximizing the information content of dual energy x-ray and CT imaging
Adam S. Wang [Posted: 05/08/2012] - Monte Carlo and experimental small-field dosimetry applied to spatially fractionated synchrotron radiotherapy techniques
Immaculada Martínez-Rovira [Posted: 04/30/2012] - Statistical image reconstruction for quantitative computed tomography
Joshua D. Evans [Posted: 04/26/2012] - Measurement of kidney viscoelasticity with Shearwave Dispersion Ultrasound Vibrometry
Carolina Amador Carrascal [Posted: 03/12/2012] - Quantitative comparison of late effects following photon versus proton external-beam radiation therapies: Toward an evidence-based approach to selecting a treatment modality
Rui Zhang [Posted: 03/12/2012] - A Quantitative Method for Reproducible Ionization Chamber Alignment to a Water Surface for External Beam Radiation Therapy Depth Dose Measurements
James D. Ververs [Posted: 02/22/2012] - Quantification and tumour delineation in PET
Patsuree Cheebsumon [Posted: 02/22/2012] - Cyclotron Production of Technetium-99m
Katherine M Gagnon [Posted: 02/13/2012] - Assessment of the Dependence of Ventilation Image Calculation from 4D-CT on Deformation and Ventilation Algorithms
Kujtim Latifi [Posted: 01/23/2012]
2011
- New concepts for beam angle selection in IMRT treatment planning: From heuristics to combinatorial optimization
Mark Bangert [Posted: 11/21/2011] - Single-cell Raman spectroscopy of irradiated tumour cells
Quinn Matthews [Posted: 11/07/2011] - Advances in Biomedical Applications and Assessment of Ultrasound Non-Rigid Image Registration
Ganesh Narayanasamy [Posted: 11/02/2011] - Development and Validation of Quantitative Imaging Methods for Patient-Specific Targeted Radionuclide Therapy Dosimetry
Na Song [Posted: 10/04/2011] - Computer-Aided, Multi-Modal, and Compression Diffuse Optical Studies of Breast Tissue
David Richard Busch Jr., Ph.D. [Posted: 08/29/2011] - A Noninvasive Method for Quantifying Viscoelasticity of the Left-Ventricular Myocardium Using Lamb wave Dispersion Ultrasound Vibrometry
Ivan Nenadic, Ph.D. [Posted: 08/17/2011] - Study on: Evaluation of Large Area Polycrystalline CdTe Detector for Diagnostic X-ray Imaging
Xiance Jin, Ph.D [Posted: 07/18/2011] - Studies on (i) Characterization of Bremsstrahlung spectra from high Z elements and (ii) Development of Neutron source using MeV pulsed electron beam and their applications
Bhushankumar Jagnnath Patil, PhD [Posted: 06/13/2011] - Monte Carlo Modelling of Small Field Dosimetry: Non-ideal Detectors, Electronic Disequilibrium and Source Occlusion
Alison Scott [Posted: 06/06/2011] - Radiation therapy treatment plan optimization accounting for random and systematic patient setup uncertainties
Joseph A. Moore, Ph.D. [Posted: 05/17/2011] - A Modular Data Acquisition System for High Resolution Clinical PET Scanners
Giancarlo Sportelli [Posted: 05/17/2011] - Study of Physical and Dosimetric Aspects of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy
Atul Tyagi [Posted: 05/16/2011] - Development of stopping rule methods for the MLEM and OSEM algorithms used in PET image reconstruction
Anastasios Gaitanis [Posted: 05/05/2011] - Monte Carlo-based Reconstruction for Positron Emission Tomography
Long Zhang [Posted: 04/21/2011] - Development of supervised and unsupervised pixel-based classification methods for medical image segmentation
Kostopoulos Spiros [Posted: 04/14/2011] - Modeling Lung Tissue Motions and Deformations: Applications in Tumor Ablative Procedures
Ali Sadeghi Naini [Posted: 04/14/2011] - DNA Microarray image processing based on advanced pattern recognition techniques
Emmanouil I. Athanasiadis [Posted: 04/14/2011] - Feasibility Investigation of Virtual Patient Guided Radiation Therapy (VPGRT)
Bingqi Guo [Posted: 04/06/2011] - Investigation of Similarity Measures for Selection of Similar Images in Computer-Aided Diagnosis of Breast Lesions on Mammograms
Chisako Muramatsu [Posted: 04/04/2011] - Objective Tolerances in Clinical Radiation Therapy and Treatment Planning
Alejandra Rangel [Posted: 04/04/2011] - Quantitative Dynamic 3D PET Scanning of the Body and Brain using LSO Tomographs
Matthew David Walker [Posted: 04/04/2011] - Differentiating Multiple Sclerosis from Cerebral Microangiopathy based on Modern Pattern Recognition Techniques on Magnetic Resonance Images
Pantelis Theocharakis [Posted: 04/04/2011] - Mechanistic Simulation of Normal-Tissue Damage in Radiotherapy
Eva Rutkowska [Posted: 04/04/2011] - Advanced Computer-Aided Diagnosis and Prognosis for Breast MRI
Neha Bhooshan [Posted: 03/30/2011] - Beyond the DVH
--- Spatial and Biological
Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
Bo Zhao [Posted: 03/30/2011] - Three dimensional simulation and magnetic decoupling of the linac in a linac-MR system
Joel St. Aubin [Posted: 03/30/2011] - Computer-aided histological analysis for prostate cancer diagnosis
Yahui Peng [Posted: 03/30/2011] - Image Segmentation, Modeling, and Simulation in 3D
Breast X-ray Imaging
Tao Han [Posted: 03/14/2011] - Algorithms for Compensation of Quasi-periodic Motion in Robotic Radiosurgery
Floris Ernst [Posted: 02/15/2011] - Imaging for salivary gland sparing radiotherapy
Anette Houweling [Posted: 01/24/2011] - Exploiting tumor and lung heterogeneity with radiotherapy
Steven Petit [Posted: 01/24/2011] - Brachytherapy Seed and Applicator Localization via Iterative Forward Projection Matching Algorithm using Digital X-ray Projections
Damodar Pokhrel, Ph.D. [Posted: 01/24/2011] - Dosimetric Optimization of a Non-Invasive Breast Brachytherapy Applicator
Yun Yang [Posted: 01/04/2011]
2010
- Radiation Dose Reduction Techniques for Dynamic, Contrast-Enhanced Cerebral Computed Tomography
Mark Patrick Supanich [Posted: 10/22/2010] - Adaptive Radiation Therapy of Prostate Cancer
Ning Wen [Posted: 10/22/2010] - Design, Construction, and Evaluation of New High Resolution Medical Imaging Detector/Systems
Amit Jain [Posted: 09/14/2010] - Experimental characterization of convolution kernels for
intensity modulated radiation therapy (in Spanish)
Juan Diego Azcona, Ph. D. [Posted: 08/30/2010] - Development of Renal Phantoms for the Evaluation of Current and Emerging Ultrasound Technology
Deirdre M. King [Posted: 08/23/2010] - Development of CT Scanner Models for Patient Organ Dose
Calculations Using Monte Carlo Methods
Dr. Jianwei Gu [Posted: 07/29/2010] - Helical Cone-Beam Computed Tomography using the Differentiated Backprojection
Dr.-Ing. Harald Schöndube [Posted: 07/28/2010] - Computerized Segmentation and Measurement of Pleural Disease
William F. Sensakovic [Posted: 07/28/2010] - Pattern Recognition Applied to the Computer-Aided Detection and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer from Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Breast Images
Jacob Levman [Posted: 07/06/2010] - Influence of sequence protocol variations on MR image texture at 3.0 Tesla: Implications for texture-based pattern classification in a clinical setting
Dr. med. univ. Marius E. Mayerhöfer [Posted: 05/24/2010] - Development of a Prototype Synthetic Diamond Detector for Radiotherapy Dosimetry
Gregory T. Betzel [Posted: 05/24/2010] - Efficient Controls for Finitely Convergent Sequential Algorithms and Their Applications
Wei Chen [Posted: 05/04/2010] - A Direct Compensator Profile Optimization Approach for Intensity Modulated Radiation Treatment Planning
Kevin J. Erhart, Ph.D. [Posted: 02/25/2010] - Quantitative Assessment of Radiation Dosimetry from a MammoSite Balloon, FSD Applicator and a Newly Designed HDR Applicator for Treatment of GYN Cancers Using Monte Carlo Simulations
Zhengdong Zhang [Posted: 02/22/2010] - Computer-Aided Identification of the Pectoral Muscle in Mammograms
K. Santle Camilus [Posted: 02/22/2010] - Single Photon Counting X‑Ray Micro‑Imaging of Biological Samples
Paola Maria Frallicciardi [Posted: 02/04/2010] - Spectral Mammography with X-Ray Optics and a
Photon-Counting Detector
Erik Fredenberg [Posted: 01/20/2010]
2009
- Image Derived Input Functions for Cerebral PET Studies
Jurgen E.M. Mourik [Posted: 12/14/2009] - Optimal Reconstruction Algorithms for High-Resolution Positron Emission Tomography
Floris H.P. van Velden, PhD [Posted: 11/12/2009] - Prostate Intrafraction Motion Assessed by Simultaneous KV Flouroscopy at MV Deliver
Justus D. Adamson [Posted: 09/14/2009] - Evaluation of a Diffraction-Enhanced Imaging (DEI) Prototype and Exploration of Novel Applications for Clinical Implementation of DEI
Laura S. Faulconer [Posted: 09/08/2009] - 3D dose verification for advanced radiotherapy
Wouter van Elmpt [Posted: 09/01/2009] - Air-kerma strength determination of a miniature x-ray source for brachytherapy applications
Stephen D. Davis [Posted: 08/24/2009] - Development and Validation of Parallel Three-Dimensional Computational Models of Ultrasound Propagation and Tissue Microstructure for Preclinical Cancer Imaging
Mohammad I. Daoud [Posted: 08/03/2009] - Strategies for Adaptive Radiation Therapy: Robust Deformable Image Registration Using High Performance Computing and its Clinical Applications
Junyi Xia [Posted: 06/17/2009] - SPECT imaging with rotating slat collimation
Roel Van Holen [Posted: 06/04/2009] - Development and Investigation of Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning for Four-Dimensional Anatomy
Yelin Suh, Ph.D. [Posted: 06/04/2009] - The use of computed tomography images in Monte Carlo treatment planning
Magdalena Bazalova [Posted: 04/29/2009] - Applications of the Biologically Effective Uniform Dose to Adaptive Tomotherapy and Four-dimensional Treatment Planning
Fan-chi Su [Posted: 04/28/2009] - Development of analytical particle transport methods for biologically optimized light ion therapy
Johanna Kempe [Posted: 02/19/2009] - Small Animal CT with Micro-, Flat-panel and Clinical Scanners: An Applicability Analysis
Dr. Wolfram Stiller [Posted: 02/10/2009] - Gamma camera based Positron Emission Tomography: A study of the viability on quantification
Lorena Pozzo [Posted: 01/29/2009] - Dynamic Phase Boundary Estimation Using Electrical Impedance Tomography
Umer Zeeshan Ijaz [Posted: 01/08/2009]
2008
- Development and Role of Megavoltage Cone Beam Computed
Tomography in Radiation Oncology
Olivier Morin [Posted: 08/06/2008] - Utilizing Problem Structure in Optimization of Radiation Therapy
Fredrik Carlsson [Posted: 06/05/2008] - In-vivo optical imaging and spectroscopy of cerebral hemodynamics
Chao Zhou [Posted: 05/27/2008] - Direct Statistical Parametric Image Estimation for Linear Pharmacokinetic Models from Quantitative Positron Emission Tomography Measurements
Charalampos Tsoumpas [Posted: 05/12/2008] - Advacnces in Magnetic Resonance Electrical Impedence Mammography
Nataliya Kovalchuk, Ph.D. [Posted: 05/15/2008] - Quantitative Measurement of Tumor Hypoxia Response to Mild Temperature Hyperthermia Treatment in HT29 Tumors
Mutian Zhang [Posted: 04/15/2008] - 3D Image Reconstruction for a Dual Plate Positron Emission Tomograph: Application to Mammography
Mónica Vieira Martins [Posted: 04/01/2008] - Impact of Geometric Uncertainties on Dose Calculations for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy of Prostate Cancer
Runqing Jiang [Posted: 03/20/2008] - Biologically conformal radiation therapy and
Monte Carlo dose calculations in the clinic
Barbara Vanderstraeten [Posted: 01/28/2008] - Development and Evaluation of a Dedicated Breast CT Scanner
Kai Yang, Ph.D. [Posted: 01/14/2008] - A Generalized Least-squares minimization method for near infrared diffuse optical tomography
Phaneendra K. Yalavarthy [Posted: 01/14/2008]
2007
- A Novel Approach to Evaluating Breast Density Using Ultrasound Tomography
Carri K. Glide-Hurst [Posted: 08/31/2007] - Risk-Adaptive Radiotherapy
Yusung Kim [Posted: 06/21/2007] - Use of Stationary Focused Ultrasound Fields for Characterization of Tissue and Localized Tissue Ablation
Brian Andrew Winey [Posted: 05/07/2007] - Selective radiofrequency pulses in localization sequences for in vivo MR spectroscopy
Gunther Helms [Posted: 04/15/2007] - The use of Monte Carlo methods to study the effect of x-ray spectral variations on the response of an amorphous silicon electronic portal imaging device
Laure Parent [Posted: 03/19/2007]
2006
- Dosimetry for synchrotron stereotactic radiotherapy: Monte Carlo simulations and
radiosensitive gels
Caroline Boudou [Posted: 12/12/2006] - Large-Angle Ionization Chambers for Brachytherapy Air-Kerma-Strength Measurements
Wesley S. Culberson [Posted: 11/21/2006] - Motion Correction Techniques for Three-dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Acquired with the Elliptical Centric View Order or the Shells Trajectory
Yunhong Shu [Posted: 09/21/2006] - Evaluation and Mitigation of Geometric Uncertanties in Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy through Image Guidance
William Y. Song, Ph.D. [Posted: 09/13/2006] - Development of the 256-slice CT scanner and its advantages in four-dimensional charged particle therapy
Shinichiro Mori [Posted: 09/13/2006] - A new Computer Aided System for the detection of Nodules in Lung CT exams
Alessandro Riccardi [Posted: 08/17/2006] - Mechanisms of Intrinsic Radiation Sensitivity: The Effects of DNA Damage Repair, Oxygen, and Radiation Quality
David J. Carlson, Ph.D. [Posted: 07/25/2006] - The Modelling and Optimisation of P-type Diodes for Dosimetry in External Beam Radiotherapy
Simon Greene [Posted: 07/06/2006] - Evaluation of dose-response models and parameters using clinical data from breast and lung cancer radiotherapy
Ioannis Tsougos [Posted: 06/20/2006] - Dual Energy Techniques with Contrast Media in Digital Mammography: SNR and Dose Evaluation
Paola Baldelli [Posted: 05/10/2006] - Dosimetric Verification of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy with an Electronic Portal
Imaging Device
Sandra Vieira [Posted: 03/16/2006] - Development of a Whole Body Atlas for Radiation Therapy
Planning and Treatment Optimization
Sharif Qatarneh [Posted: 03/01/2006] - Monte Carlo dose calculations in permanent implant brachytherapy: study of a radioactive stent in intravascular brachytherapy and of radioactive seeds in prostate brachytherapy
Jean-François Carrier [Posted: 02/14/2006] - Development of a scintillating fiber dosimeter
Louis Archambault [Posted: 01/30/2006]
2005
- An EGSnrc investigation of correction factors for ion chamber dosimetry
Lesley A. Buckley [Posted: 11/07/2005] - An in silico spatiotemporal simulation model of the development and response of solid tumors to radiotherapeutic and chemotherapeutic schemes in vivo. Normal tissues response to radiotherapy in vivo. Clinical testing.
Vassilis P. Antipas [Posted: 10/20/2005] - Magnetic Field In Radiation Therapy:
Improving Dose Coverage In Tumors Of The Head And Neck By Reducing Lateral
Electronic Disequilibrium
Shada J. Wadi-Ramahi [Posted: 12/07/2005]