ESTRO GUIDE 2017

Imaging for Physicists 5-9 November 2017 Malaga, Spain

TARGET GROUP The course is aimed at trainees in radiotherapy physics, researchers and also more experienced radiotherapy physicists with an interest in the application of advanced imaging techniques in their radiotherapy practice. COURSE AIM The course aims to: • Improve the understanding of the physics principles of MRI, PET and CT • Explore potential applications of these imaging modalities in clinical practice. LEARNINGOUTCOMES By the end of this course participants should be able to: • Understand the basic concepts ofMRI and PET physics • Understand the key technical challenges and solutions unique to the application of MRI, PET and advanced CT in radiotherapy • Understand the potential and challenges of biological imagingmethods in radiotherapy treatment planning and follow-up. COURSE CONTENT • Basic principles of MRI physics • Fast scanning techniques and volume sequences on MRI • MRI equipment • Geometrical integrity of MR images • Physics aspects of MRI-guided interventions • Physics of 4D CT • Physics of cone-beam CT • PET image reconstruction, SUV threshold • The use of PET tracers other than FDG • Physics principles of advanced functional MRI tech- niques • Clinical application in radiotherapy for cancers in brain, head and neck, pelvis (cervix, prostate).

PREREQUISITES Before commencing this course participants should have a basic knowledge of radiotherapy physics.

TEACHINGMETHODS • 25 lectures (50 minutes each) • 6 hours of discussions including case assignment presentations. The course consists of didactic lectures, interactive sessions and case assignments. Participants will receive a list of case assignments for selection to be completed during the course and are requested to prepare the corresponding study material.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT • MCQ • Evaluation form • Case assignments.

KEYWORDS MRI, PET, CT.

FURTHER READING Please consult the ESTRO website page of this course for further information.

ACCREDITATION Application for CPD recognition is submitted to the European Board for Accreditation in Medical Physics (EBAMP), as a CPD event for medical physicists. Information on the status of the applications can be obtained from the ESTRO office.

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