About this Research Topic
As the demand for precision in medical diagnostics grows, advancements in detector design have become pivotal in enhancing the capabilities of biomedical imaging, particularly in positron emission tomography (PET) scanners. The integration of physics principles in the design and optimization of detectors provides an opportunity to improve image quality, resolution, and sensitivity. These innovations are essential for early disease detection, personalized treatment planning, and monitoring therapeutic efficacy.
This Research Topic focuses on the latest developments in detector technologies for biomedical imaging, with an emphasis on PET scanner advancements. It will bring together cutting-edge research that bridges physics and medicine, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to drive the next generation of imaging solutions.
We will accept the following article types: Original Research, Review, Methods, and Perspective. Contributions should highlight innovative approaches that not only advance PET scanner technology but also enhance our ability to screen, diagnose and treat medical conditions effectively and safely. Key themes include but are not limited to the following:
• Progress in advanced scintillation and semiconductor detectors and/or readout systems for PET detectors aiming at improvement of the coincidence time resolution, intrinsic spatial resolution, and sensitivity.
• Novel PET scanner geometries and configurations for optimized task-specific clinical imaging performance with enhanced sensitivity and spatial resolution.
• Progress in PET imaging for ultra-low dose applications in screening, pediatrics, and responses to therapy and longitudinal studies.
• Development of low-cost PET detectors and more affordable clinical PET devices.
• Development of dedicated brain-PET, breast-PET and other organ-specific PET devices.
• Progress in PET portal 3D Dose verification in proton and heavy-ion radiation therapy.
• Progress in functional brain PET.
• Progress in wearable PET systems.
• Advanced image reconstruction algorithms, including low-dose and super-resolution PET imaging.
• Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in PET image reconstruction.
This Research Topic focuses on the latest developments in detector technologies for biomedical imaging, with an emphasis on PET scanner advancements. It will bring together cutting-edge research that bridges physics and medicine, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to drive the next generation of imaging solutions.
We will accept the following article types: Original Research, Review, Methods, and Perspective. Contributions should highlight innovative approaches that not only advance PET scanner technology but also enhance our ability to screen, diagnose and treat medical conditions effectively and safely. Key themes include but are not limited to the following:
• Progress in advanced scintillation and semiconductor detectors and/or readout systems for PET detectors aiming at improvement of the coincidence time resolution, intrinsic spatial resolution, and sensitivity.
• Novel PET scanner geometries and configurations for optimized task-specific clinical imaging performance with enhanced sensitivity and spatial resolution.
• Progress in PET imaging for ultra-low dose applications in screening, pediatrics, and responses to therapy and longitudinal studies.
• Development of low-cost PET detectors and more affordable clinical PET devices.
• Development of dedicated brain-PET, breast-PET and other organ-specific PET devices.
• Progress in PET portal 3D Dose verification in proton and heavy-ion radiation therapy.
• Progress in functional brain PET.
• Progress in wearable PET systems.
• Advanced image reconstruction algorithms, including low-dose and super-resolution PET imaging.
• Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in PET image reconstruction.
Keywords: Advanced PET detectors, Novel PET scanner geometries, Ultra-low dose PET imaging, Super-resolution PET imaging, Low-cost PET devices, Dedicated organ-specific PET, Functional brain PET, Wearable PET systems, AI in PET image reconstruction, PET portal 3D D
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