Final Programme

Postgraduate Educational Programme
14:00 - 15:30 Room I
Physics in Radiology
RC 1513
Physics and technology of multi-modality imaging systems
Moderators:
T.D. Fryer; Cambridge/UK
S. Nazarenko; Tallinn/EE
A-373 14:00
A. MR-PET
J. Corbeil 1 , H. Fischer 2 , R. Grazioso 1 , R. Krieg 2 , R. Ladebeck 2 , W. Renz 2 , M. Schmand 1 , G. Schnur 2 , N. Zhang 1 ;
1 Knoxville, TN/US, 2 Erlangen/DE
Learning Objectives:
1. To appreciate the advantages of a combined MR-PET system capable of simultaneous acquisition.
2. To understand the technical approach and challenges of an isocentric system.
A-374 14:30
B. CT-PET
A.A. Lammertsma; Amsterdam/NL
Learning Objectives:
1. To provide an overview of the principles of PET and the potential benefi ts and limitations of a combined
PET-CT system.
2. To understand the issues related to the use of CT for attenuation correction of PET images.
3. To learn about (the need for) quantifi cation of PET data.
4. To provide an overview of potential clinical applications of a PET-CT system.
A-375 15:00
C. CT-SPECT
T. Kuwert; Erlangen/DE
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the principle of CT-based attenuation correction.
2. To understand the principle of SPECT-guided CT.
3. To provide examples of clinical indications for SPECT/CT.
14:00 - 15:30 Room K
Pediatric
RC 1512
Radiation protection/Miscellaneous
Moderator: A. Paterson; Belfast/UK
A-376 14:00
A. Pulsed digital fl uoroscopy, optimisation of image quality and dose reduction
K. Schneider; Munich/DE
Learning Objectives:
1. To discuss the variation in investigation techniques in frequently performed pediatric examinations.
2. To discuss fl uoroscopy equipment specifi cally adapted for pediatric needs (dose and image quality).
3. To discuss dose reduction measures (operator and non-operator dependant).
4. To discuss aspects of dosimetry.
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