Long Axial Field-of-View PET/CT - Insights from Five Years of Research and Clinical Use

Explore the evolution and clinical applications of long axial field-of-view PET/CT technology through five years of comprehensive research and practical implementation. Learn from Dr. Hasan Sari, a Research Collaboration Manager at Siemens Healthineers and Senior Scientist at Bern University Hospital, who brings extensive expertise in biomedical engineering and medical physics from prestigious institutions including Oxford, University College London, Cambridge, and the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging. Discover how this advanced imaging technology has transformed quantitative and dynamic PET imaging across multiple medical specialties. Examine the development of low-dose protocols and their clinical significance in reducing patient radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic quality. Understand the technical innovations in advanced image reconstruction and kinetic modeling that have enhanced the capabilities of long axial field-of-view systems. Review real-world applications and outcomes from international collaborations that have evaluated these novel PET methodologies in oncology for cancer detection and monitoring, neurology for brain imaging and neurological disorders, and cardiology for cardiac assessment. Gain insights into the practical challenges and solutions encountered during the transition from research to clinical implementation, including workflow optimization, staff training, and quality assurance protocols. Analyze comparative studies demonstrating the advantages of extended field-of-view imaging over conventional PET systems, including improved sensitivity, reduced scan times, and enhanced whole-body imaging capabilities. Learn about ongoing research directions and future developments in long axial field-of-view PET technology that promise to further advance molecular imaging and therapy applications.