Speaker
Dr
David Schug
(RWTH Aachen University, PMI - Physics of Molecular Imaging; Hyperion Hybrid Imaging Systems GmbH)
Description
The Unity 1.5T MR-linac has clinically been introduced to provide stereotactic precision for moving targets. We are now developing an integrated 1.5T PET/MRI system with identical MRI performance for planning of MR-linac treatments. The system offers 70 cm bore size and includes PET detectors mounted in the gap of a split gradient coil using the Hyperion III platform. Recently, the first ring of PET detectors was installed. We performed extensive interference tests and acquired the first simultaneous images using a brain phantom. Our vision is that the combination of MR-linac with PET/MRI will allow the use of PET information for stereotactic radiation therapy guidance.
Primary author
Dr
David Schug
(RWTH Aachen University, PMI - Physics of Molecular Imaging; Hyperion Hybrid Imaging Systems GmbH)
Co-authors
Florian Müller
(Department of Physics of Molecular Imaging Systems, Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University)
Dr
Bjoern Weissler
(RWTH Aachen University, PMI - Physics of Molecular Imaging; Hyperion Hybrid Imaging Systems GmbH)
Harald Radermacher
(RWTH Aachen University)
Eike Gegenmantel
(Hyperion Hybrid Imaging Systems GmbH)
Casper Beijst
(UMC Utrecht)
Woutjan Branderhorst
(University Medical Center Utrecht)
Prof.
J.J.W. Lagendijk
(University Medical Center Utrecht)
Martino Borgo
(Futura Composites)
F. van Duin
(Philips Best NL)
Jurgen Mollink
(Philips Best NL)
Govaert Borst
Marc Verheyen
(Philips Best NL)
Dennis Klomp
(University Medical Center Utrecht)
Volkmar Schulz
(RWTH Aachen University, Hyperion Hybrid Imaging Systems, Fraunhofer MEVIS)
Hugo de Jong
(UMC Utrecht)
