ESTRO Guide 2019

Imaging for Physicists 29 September - 3 October 2019 | Manchester, UK

With the ever-increasing role played by MR, PET and advanced CT imaging in radiotherapy,

this course teaches the basic concepts,

TARGET GROUP The course is aimed at trainees in radiotherapy physics, researchers and also more experienced radiotherapy physicists with an interest in the application of advanced imaging techniques in their radiotherapy practice. COURSE AIM The course aims to: • Improve the understanding of the physics principles of MRI, PET and CT • Explore the current and future applications of these imaging modalities in clinical practice. highlights key technical challenges and solutions, and explores the clinical importance, implications and future applications of these imaging modalities.

LEARNINGOUTCOMES By the end of this course participants should be able to: • Understand the basic concepts of MRI and PET physics • Understand the key technical challenges and solutions unique to the application of MRI, PET and advanced CT in radiotherapy • Understand the potential and challenges of biological imaging methods in radiotherapy treatment planning and follow-up.

COURSE CONTENT • Basic principles of MRI physics • Fast scanning techniques and volume sequences on MRI • MRI equipment • Geometrical integrity of MR images • Physics aspects of MRI-guided interventions • Dual-Energy CT for particle therapy planning and beyond • CT for radiotherapy planning • PET image reconstruction, SUV threshold • The use of PET tracers other than FDG • Physics principles of advanced functional MRI techniques

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