Characterisation of the Upgraded MERMAID Prototype, a PET/CT Device for Small Aquatic Animals

Steven Seeger; Hong Phuc Vo; Andreas Bolke; Magdalena Rafecas

doi:10.1109/nss/mic44845.2022.10399085

Characterisation of the Upgraded MERMAID Prototype, a PET/CT Device for Small Aquatic Animals

Steven Seeger, Hong Phuc Vo, Andreas Bolke, Magdalena Rafecas

Institute of Medical Engineering

Abstract

Zebrafish and other small aquatic animals are model organisms used to study human diseases. To extend Positron Emission Tomography (PET) to such small animals, dedicated concepts are necessary. We are developing Multi-Emission Radioisotopes - Marine Animal Imaging Device (MERMAID), the first prototype conceived for radioisotope imaging of small aquatic animals. A first characterization of the new modules shows a homogeneous behavior of the individual channels. Furthermore, a linear response was determined for activities from approx. 1 to 5 MBq. Further characterization and and image quality measurements are to be carried out.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2022 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference (NSS/MIC)
Publisher	IEEE
Publication date	01.11.2022
Pages	1–2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/nss/mic44845.2022.10399085
Publication status	Published - 01.11.2022

Research Areas and Centers

Academic Focus: Biomedical Engineering

DFG Research Classification Scheme

2.22-32 Medical Physics, Biomedical Technology

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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