My research is focused on medical imaging using positron emission tomography (PET). PET imaging is used in the clinic for patient healthcare and for basic research in areas of neuroscience, oncology, and cardiology. Trying to improve the technology of PET imaging has generated some fascinating and important questions and problems. Our projects include:
Developing and improving dual-mode PET/CT scanners for oncology imaging
Image reconstruction algorithms
Quantative imaging for treatment planning and assesing response to cancer therapy
Describing and improving medical image quality.
Several of our developments are now included in commercial imaging systems and many research systems worldwide. We collaborate closely with industry, physicians, and other researchers on the design of acquisition and processing methods for PET experiments.