E³ - ECR Master Class: Hybrid, Molecular and Translational Imaging
E³ 1226 - Long axial field of view (LAFOV) PET: fast and furious advances in molecular imaging technology and their clinical impact
Lectures
1
Chairpersons' introduction
05:00Lalith Kumar Shiyam Sundar, Munich / DE, Julia Brosch-Lenz, Munich / DE
2
Technological innovations in LAFOV PET: expanding the axial field for enhanced precision
15:00Julia Brosch-Lenz, Munich / DE
3
Current clinical practices with LAFOV PET: optimising protocols for flexibility and efficiency
15:00Kuangyu Shi, Berne / CH
4
The future of clinical imaging with LAFOV PET: emerging protocols and new frontiers
15:00Frank Bengel, Hannover / DE
5
Panel discussion: Taking off into the future
10:00Panel discussion: Taking off into the future
Long axial field of view (LAFOV) PET/CT is redefining imaging by combining ultrafast whole-body capture with high precision through innovation in detector sensitivity, axial resolution, and real-time data processing. This enables unprecedented imaging accuracy and diagnostic speed. Patient-friendly protocols are feasible in high-throughput clinical settings, reducing imaging time without a compromise in diagnostic quality. Novel opportunities, ranging from ultra-short dynamic imaging studies to same-day multi-tracer imaging, are designed to enhance diagnostic insight and operational efficiency, and may be potentially applied in future in everyday practice for comprehensive and rapid patient assessments.
5 min
Chairpersons' introduction
Lalith Kumar Shiyam Sundar, Munich / Germany
Julia Brosch-Lenz, Munich / Germany
Julia Brosch-Lenz, Munich / Germany
15 min
Technological innovations in LAFOV PET: expanding the axial field for enhanced precision
Julia Brosch-Lenz, Munich / Germany
15 min
Current clinical practices with LAFOV PET: optimising protocols for flexibility and efficiency
Kuangyu Shi, Berne / Switzerland
15 min
The future of clinical imaging with LAFOV PET: emerging protocols and new frontiers
Frank Bengel, Hannover / Germany
10 min
Panel discussion: Taking off into the future