[Gate-users] NCAT cardiac PET simulations

[S. James Cullom]

Hi GATE users,

 

I am interested in performing a proof of concept study on a 'model' clinical
PET scanner to evaluate some new algorithm ideas for cardiovascular imaging.
I have a total of 48 hours experience with GATE, but learning fast!   I have
done other Monte Carlo imaging simulations, but not with GATE.  I have NCAT
digital phantom configurations of myocardial perfusion distributions for
F-18, N-13 and Rb-82 tracer distributions, and corresponding anatomy
(attenuation coefficient maps). I am wondering if anyone has previously
generated 'high-count/low-noise' sinograms of these types of object
distributions, for any of the radionuclides that they would be willing to
share.   Uniform uptake (normal) or disease configurations would both be
acceptable.   At this phase of my project, I am not particular about the
type of scanner etc. - any of the standard models that are available in the
current GATE distribution would be acceptable. 

 

All appropriate credit for contributions of the sinograms or any additional
effort that resulted would certainly be recognized academically in
publications etc.  I just thought that this was worth asking about before
the effort to install and learn GATE.         

 

I hope that this is a sufficient description.  I could provide more details
as needed.

 

Many thanks in advance,

 

Jim 

 

S. James Cullom, PhD

Adjunct Professor

University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

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