Application of Diffraction Enhanced Imaging to Medical Imaging
Abstract
This renewal report is for an academic award for Prof. Leroy Chapman to pursue a program of study to apply Diffraction Enhanced X-ray Imaging applied to mammography and other areas of medical imaging. Prof. Chapman is a co-developer of the technique and intends to determine the applicability of that technique to the imaging of cancerous tissue possibly allowing earlier or more reliable detection. Being a new researcher in breast cancer imaging, he intends to become more proficient in mammography and look for opportunities to apply the Diffraction Enhanced Imaging technique to other areas of medical imaging. This award has allowed Prof. Chapman to: 1) explore the potential application of Diffraction Enhanced Imaging to mammography, 2) understand at a fimdamental level the DEl process and the sources of contrast, 3) become more aware of the current state-of-the-art in mammography, breast cancer research, and medical imaging, 4) explore the possibility of developing a dedicated imaging program at the Advanced Photon Source, with the major imaging research program being the application of DEl to medical imaging, and 5) pursue the development a laboratory I clinical based DEl imaging system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA392380
Entities
People
- Leroy Chapman
Organizations
- Illinois Institute of Technology