2016_Imaging for Physicists

Learning objectives

• Generate sufficient knowledge to be able to work effectively with experts in radiology and nuclear medicine

• Improve the understanding of physics principles of MRI, PET and CT

• Understand the key technical challenges and solutions unique to the application of these imaging techniques in radiotherapy

• Explore the potential of the imaging techniques in clinical practice

• Explore the potential and challenges of biological imaging methods in radiotherapy treatment planning and follow-up