Courses: Bioengineering 508, Physical Aspects of Medical Imaging
My research is focused on the data acquisition and processing for medical imaging using positron emission tomography (PET). PET imaging is used for both clinical diagnosis and for basic research in areas of neuroscience, oncology, and cardiology. Trying to improve the technology of PET imaging has generated some fascinating questions and problems. Our projects include: Whole-body imaging for oncology, improving combined PET/CT scanners, image reconstruction algorithms for 3D imaging, image processing to incorporate PET images into therapy systems, and evaluations of image quality. Several of our developments are now included in commercial imaging systems. We collaborate closely with physicians and other researchers on the design of acquisition and processing methods for PET experiments.
Brief biography and selected publications
Author Information for IEEE Trans Nuc Science: Nuclear Medicine Imaging Science