RAD5107 Hybrid and molecular imaging

This extends knowledge of the basic physical principles of molecular imaging and introduces the methodologies that underpin the advancements in hybrid imaging.

The unit will introduce the student to the current state-of-the-art in multi-modal 3-D volumetric imaging.

This imaging paradigm will be contextualised with respect to the different combinations of the individual imaging modalities and protocols which are combined to form hybrid images.

The CT, MRI, Ultrasound, SPECT and PET modalities will be discussed in detail, with particular attention paid to the technological advancements that have facilitated the development of fully-hybrid scanning geometries.

The techniques for processing and visualising 3-D images will be critically analysed.

The unit will describe the physical and mathematical principles related to image registration, segmentation and partitioning.

Aspects relating to patient positioning and monitoring for image enhancement and registration will also be discussed.

The unit will conclude with an examination of the application of quality assurance and quality control principles to the various modality combinations that constitute hybrid imaging.