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AI in Medical Physics Week webinars
In June 2022 we brought you AI in Medical Physics Week – a series of free-to-attend scientific presentations from leading experts in the field, encompassing the applications of AI and machine learning within radiotherapy, medical imaging and drug discovery. Sign up via the links below to watch the lectures on demand.
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Accelerating drug discovery with machine learning and AI
Our first AI in Medical Physics Week webinar explores modern AI approaches and how they are assisting in drug discovery. Read more…
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Computer calculation and machine learning in radiotherapy
In this AI in Medical Physics Week webinar we explore developments in computer calculation and machine learning in radiotherapy. Read more…
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Synergistic integration of deep learning and model-based reconstruction for CT image generation
Watch this AI in Medical Physics Week webinar to explore the current state-of-the-art deep-learning development in CT image generation. Read more…
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Incorporating deep learning into X-ray CT imaging
In our penultimate AI in Medical Physics Week webinar we explore deep learning technology. Read more…
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Focus on machine learning models in medical imaging
Our final AI in Medical Physics Week webinar is based on IOP Publishing’s special issue Focus on Machine Learning Models in Medical Imaging. Read more…
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Medical Imaging Briefing
Take a look inside our latest free-to-read medical imaging briefing. Covering the latest research updates, features and products, this issue is a must-read for those working in medical physics.
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Read article: CT imaging improves 90Y radioembolization dosimetry
CT imaging improves 90Y radioembolization dosimetry
In a Best-in-Physics presentation at the AAPM Annual Meeting, E Courtney Henry introduced a CT-based technique for precision dosimetry in radioembolization
Read article: A single MRI scan can manage respiratory motion
A single MRI scan can manage respiratory motion
In a Best-in-Physics presentation at the AAPM Annual Meeting, Sihao Chen described how a single MRI scan can be used for motion management during MR-guided radiotherapy
Read article: Diamond dosimeter lines up for FLASH radiotherapy
Diamond dosimeter lines up for FLASH radiotherapy
A detailed dosimetric characterization of the flashDiamond detector reveals its suitability for commissioning FLASH radiotherapy electron beams
Read article: Single MRI scan of the brain could detect Alzheimer’s disease
Single MRI scan of the brain could detect Alzheimer’s disease
A combination of structural MRI and machine learning can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, even at an early stage
Read article: Plastic scintillation detectors: real-time dosimetry in the MR-Linac environment
Plastic scintillation detectors: real-time dosimetry in the MR-Linac environment
Canadian technology start-up Medscint is partnering with researchers at UMC Utrecht to develop a real-time dosimetry platform for MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy
Read article: Researchers produce first in vivo images of brain inflammation using MRI
Researchers produce first in vivo images of brain inflammation using MRI
Combining a non-invasive diffusion MRI method with mathematical models can detect inflammation within the brain
Read article: Heterostructured scintillators improve timing resolution of PET detectors
Heterostructured scintillators improve timing resolution of PET detectors
Could scintillators made from two complementary materials help TOF-PET scanners achieve their ultimate timing goal?
Read article: How climate change is affecting human and natural systems, test your knowledge of artificial intelligence
How climate change is affecting human and natural systems, test your knowledge of artificial intelligence
In this podcast we speak to a climate-change expert and take a quiz on AI in medical physics
Read article: NHS England’s investment in big data insights will fast-track innovation in radiation oncology
NHS England’s investment in big data insights will fast-track innovation in radiation oncology
Elekta’s cloud-based software platform ProKnow is being used to centralize NHS England’s radiotherapy data while simultaneously opening up access to that data among treatment c...
Read article: Reducing metal artefacts in photon-counting CT
Reducing metal artefacts in photon-counting CT
Photon-counting CT systems may improve artefact reduction from metal implants, phantom study shows
Read article: Advances in nuclear medicine technology reduce radiation exposure and shorten scan times
Advances in nuclear medicine technology reduce radiation exposure and shorten scan times
Researchers at the recent SNMMI Annual Meeting presented the latest developments in PET and SPECT instrumentation
Read article: Deep-learning framework identifies regions of COVID-19 infection in lung scans
Deep-learning framework identifies regions of COVID-19 infection in lung scans
A neural network model localizes disease regions in lung scans of patients with COVID-19, despite being trained only on images of healthy patients
Read article: Prize-winning AI research, bringing machine learning tools into the radiotherapy clinic
Prize-winning AI research, bringing machine learning tools into the radiotherapy clinic
In this episode we talk about the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Read article: AI and medical physics: test your knowledge in this trivia quiz
AI and medical physics: test your knowledge in this trivia quiz
To mark Physics World’s first AI in Medical Physics Week, we’ve put together a short quiz – answers next week
Read article: Bridging the knowledge gap on AI and machine-learning technologies
Bridging the knowledge gap on AI and machine-learning technologies
Medical physicists explored a range of education and training scenarios for AI and machine learning at last month’s ESTRO Annual Congress
Read article: Deep learning accelerates super-resolution photoacoustic imaging
Deep learning accelerates super-resolution photoacoustic imaging
Computational strategy enables high spatial and temporal resolution in both label-free photoacoustic microscopy and labelled photoacoustic tomography
Read article: Neural network generates lung ventilation images from CT scans
Neural network generates lung ventilation images from CT scans
A convolutional neural network that produces ventilation images from breath-hold CT image pairs could improve lung radiotherapy
Read article: Deep learning enables fast and accurate proton dose calculations
Deep learning enables fast and accurate proton dose calculations
Steve Jiang describes how deep learning can help meet the key requirements of dose calculations for proton therapy
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