Events:RSNA CTSA 2009

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  CTSA

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  NCRR

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  Harvard CTSC

Logistics

RSNA, McCormick Place
Date: Monday November 30, 2009
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: IA21

Objectives

• to enhance interpretation of DICOM images through the use of 3D visualization and analysis
• to gain experience with interactive, quantitative assessment of complex anatomical structures and functional images
• to present current directions of quantitative imaging as a biomarker in clinical trials

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to

• Describe the methods used for basic analysis of quantitative imaging parameters
• Describe the principles of image registration, segmentation, and volume measurement, and select and use appropriate software for 3D reconstruction
• Identify key analysis and acquisition requirements for multi-center quantitative studies
• Evaluate the impact of quantitative analysis methodology on their research interest

Agenda

• 15 min (Kasia Macura): Overview of imaging biomarkers and their use in clinical trials
• 15 min (Randy Gollub): Generic principles of image registration, segmentation, visualization (technical aspects)
• 60 min (Jeff Yap+ others): Description and hands-on interactive demo for each of the imaging biomarkers and requirements for standardized acquisition in multi-center trials (e.g. RSNA QIBA)
  • Hands-On: Volumetric MR analysis: tumor growth anaysis and measurements (~10 minutes)
  • Hands-On: FDG-PET/CT (pre/post-therapy whole-body imaging with SUV quantification) (~10 minutes)
  • DCE-MRI (~10 minutes)