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Quantitative Multi Energy Computed Tomography (MECT) for the Characterization of Composition and Density Maps of Artificial and Human Materials in Proton Therapy
­ Application A novel multi-energy computed tomography (MECT) simulation framework to determine the densities of human tissues and material compositions of implant material maps for proton Monte Carlo does performs the calculation. Key Benefits Provides a multi-image computer tomography based alternative methodology of providing complete maps...
Published: 7/28/2023       Contributor(s): Liyong Lin, Chih-Wei Chang, Tiezhi Zhang, Shuai Leng, Serdar Charyyev, Xiaofeng Yang, Joseph (Joe) Harms
Multiple Organ Localization and Segmentation for Automatic Treatment Planning
­ Application A software for automatic detecting and segmenting tumors and Organs at Risk (OAR) in medical images. Key Benefits Automatically detect and segment tumors and OARs. Can detect multiple organs and generate their contour maps. Market Summary Radiation therapy (RT) is one of the most common treatment modalities for cancer and...
Published: 7/28/2023       Contributor(s): Xiaofeng Yang, Yang Lei, Tian Liu
CBCT-Guided Adaptive Photon and Proton Radiotherapy
­ Application Generating synthetic MRI images from CBCT images with deep learning. Key Benefits Generate high contrast MRI images from cone-beam CT images. High quality, high contrast images to enable precise radiation treatment. Market Summary Radiation therapy (RT) is one of the most common treatment modalities for cancer and is used...
Published: 7/28/2023       Contributor(s): Xiaofeng Yang, Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Jun Zhou
Proton Computed Radiography and Tomography of Surgical Implant Patients
Application A novel proton counting detector and accompanying methodology to characterize the dimensions of an artificial implant and human tissues. Key Benefits Provides an alternative way of counting protons utilizing most probable energy as a unit. Generates material maps of artificial implants and human tissues required for Monte Carlo (MC)...
Published: 3/1/2024       Contributor(s): Liyong Lin, Serdar Charyyev, Chih-Wei Chang, Tiezhi Zhang, Xiaofeng Yang, Joseph (Joe) Harms
Software to Correct 4D CT Scan Image Distortion
Application A software that employs unsupervised deep learning to correct 4D CT scan image distortion due to respiratory motions. Key Benefits Allows the generation of highly precise, motion-corrected 4D CT images Market Summary CT scans usually allow radiation oncologists to contour a tumor’s area and position. However, abdominal motions...
Published: 7/28/2023       Contributor(s): Yang Lei, Tian Liu, Xiaofeng Yang, Yabo Fu
Low Dose PET/MRI and PET/CT Imaging
Application A deep-learning based method for generating diagnostic-quality PET images from lower quality images to reduce scanning time and radiation exposure Key Benefits Generates a high quality synthetic high-count PET image from low-count PET image or CT scan image Reduces radiation exposure to patient Reduces scanning time Market Summary Positron...
Published: 7/28/2023       Contributor(s): Xiaofeng Yang, Yang Lei, Hui Mao, Tian Liu, Jonathon Nye, Xue (Xueyuan) Dong
Software Capable of Generating Different Angles Based on Singular MRI
Application A software for multimodal MR (magnetic resonance) image-to-image translations using only a single MRI (magnetic resonance image) modality. Key Benefits Can generate any arbitrary MRI from any other arbitrary MRI. Potential clinical tool for fast multimodal MR image generation with a single scan. Reduce scan time, increase patient...
Published: 7/28/2023       Contributor(s): Xiaofeng Yang, Yang Lei, Hui Mao, Tian Liu
Automated Multiple Needle Detection For Brachytherapy
Application Workflow to detect multiple needles in three-dimensional ultrasound images. Key Benefits Does not require specialized ultrasound pulses or hardware. Detects multiple needles with low error. Market Summary Many minimally invasive procedures require inserting a needle to access a target site inside the patient body, avoiding the requirement...
Published: 1/10/2024       Contributor(s): Xiaofeng Yang, Tian Liu, Yupei Zhang, Pretesh Patel
Attenuation Correction in Quantitative PET Imaging
Application Software to perform attenuation correction in quantitative PET imaging. Key Benefits Improves quantification accuracy and reliability. Applicable to PET data collected on hybrid platform (PET/CT or PET/MRI). Reduced radiation exposure. No need of additional scans. Market Summary Positron-Emission Tomography (PET) is a nuclear...
Published: 7/28/2023       Contributor(s): Yang Lei, Xiaofeng Yang, Jonathon Nye, Hui Mao, Tian Liu, Tonghe Wang, Kristin Higgins
Patch-Based Label Fusion for Automatic Prostate Segmentation in MR Images
Application An accurate automated method for prostate segmentation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Key Benefits Yields faster results. Produces less subjective results compared to manual method. Market Summary Cancer indications have provided increased utility for MRI machines, since much of the cost associated with cancer treatment is...
Published: 11/27/2023       Contributor(s): Xiaofeng Yang, Tian Liu
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